YorkieTalk.com Forums - Yorkshire Terrier Community - View Single Post

lovelylf1 · 07-15-2008, 08:08 PM

Welcome to YT!

Scooter eats Wellness and loves it, I am sorry your baby didn't bond with it because it truly is a good food.

I use Sentinel and Comfortis instead of the other flea/tick/heartgard meds. Scooter got fleas even though I had used Advantix on him. He really tried every time to rub it off and after he got fleas, I went to the vet and asked for something different. Comfortis and Sentinel are pills so it is so easy, and they last all month with one simple pill.

As far as shots, I work full time and Scooter goes to daycare once or twice a week because of my schedule. He loves it but you have to stay up on your shots for your dogs to go. He hasn't had any side effects from the shots and he has so much fun at daycare with all his buddies, I couldn't imagine taking that joy away from him. By no means am I recommending going overboard with the shots but my vote is get whatever your vet feels is necessary as it relates to your lifestyle. If you work full time and plan to let your baby go out to daycare to play, go to dog parks, some groomers, etc, it is really important to get shots.

This is the best place to ask questions. So many people have experience and really put effort into teaching others. Enjoy it!

07-15-2008, 08:08 PM	#7
lovelylf1 I ♥ Scooter Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 533	Welcome to YT! Scooter eats Wellness and loves it, I am sorry your baby didn't bond with it because it truly is a good food. I use Sentinel and Comfortis instead of the other flea/tick/heartgard meds. Scooter got fleas even though I had used Advantix on him. He really tried every time to rub it off and after he got fleas, I went to the vet and asked for something different. Comfortis and Sentinel are pills so it is so easy, and they last all month with one simple pill. As far as shots, I work full time and Scooter goes to daycare once or twice a week because of my schedule. He loves it but you have to stay up on your shots for your dogs to go. He hasn't had any side effects from the shots and he has so much fun at daycare with all his buddies, I couldn't imagine taking that joy away from him. By no means am I recommending going overboard with the shots but my vote is get whatever your vet feels is necessary as it relates to your lifestyle. If you work full time and plan to let your baby go out to daycare to play, go to dog parks, some groomers, etc, it is really important to get shots. This is the best place to ask questions. So many people have experience and really put effort into teaching others. Enjoy it! __________________ Lauren and Scooter Texas YTers Club Last edited by lovelylf1; 07-15-2008 at 08:10 PM.