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Originally Posted by mscat  Is it true that the shots breeders can buy over the counter are not as effective then the shots a vet gives for a puppy? I am referring to the basic Parvo vaccines? AND, if a puppy is given shots from the breeder, is this a bad, or inaffective thing to do? |
There's a difference between different brands of the vaccines, but it's not like the vet has a product that the public can't get. A lot of the online pet med retailers sell the same vaccines some vets use.
The problem can be from improper handling/shipping/storage/etc or incorrect administration.
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Originally Posted by mscat I have been informed that if a puppy is given shots at too young of an age then they are ineffective because the mother's immunity blocks it out. |
True. Anything before about 8 weeks or so may be ineffective.
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Originally Posted by mscat My concern is that when I first took Suzi to the vet, he reccommed to began the vaccines all over again. He told me that a dog cannot be over vaccinated? |
False. Google "vaccinosis" "over vaccination" "canine vaccine reaction", etc and you will find a TON of information stating just the opposite. Over vaccination CAN cause health problems. Maybe not immediately, but over time they might.
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Originally Posted by mscat I am scared though, because I do not want to hurt my little Yorkie. She is now 11 weeks old. However, i want her obviously protected too.
The breeder did the vaccines herself, followed the every three week schedule, and all Suzi needed was her last round of vaccines. However, if she started them too early they did not do any good? |
Depending on when she started and when she stopped, she may be okay. Most vets try to get in at least one shot AFTER they're 12-13 weeks to increase the chance of an immune response. If you want to avoid unnecessary vaccines, you could find a vet that does titer tests (it's a blood test) to check her immunity to the first vaccines she had to see if her body mounted a response.
Congrats on the new puppy! Here's to the years of joy she'll bring!
