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Originally Posted by jmdt  No, I don't live on a farm I live in a suburban neighborhood. I have about 1/3 acre and my backyard is fenced. I wasn't even given a choice as to whether or not I wanted the shot. I just thought these shots were part of the routine. |
You always have a choice. You are your puppy's advocate.
Don't give lepto or Corona.
Dr. Dodd's vaccination schedule has been adopted by 27 vet schools and is a good, conservative one to follow.
W Jean Dodds Vaccine Protocol VACCINATION PROTOCOLS
Your vet is right about one thing, at eight weeks so was too young to get any of her shots. She still had maternal antibodies in her system then which blocked the vaccine.
In one study of a cross section of different puppies the age at which they were able to respond to a vaccine and develop protection covered a wide period of time. At six weeks of age, 25% of the puppies could be immunized. At 9 weeks of age, 40% of the puppies were able to respond to the vaccine. The number increased to 60% by 16 weeks, and by 18 weeks of age, 95% of the puppies could be immunized. Parvovirus: Serious Diarrhea in Puppies & Dogs