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Dany001 · 07-09-2010, 09:01 PM

Sorry in advance for the long post

Today we went for Maxx's 16-week puppy booster shot, it was our second Vet visit. Even though my pup was up-to-date on shots when I purchased him, the vet insists on giving him another booster in 4 weeks when he will be 20 weeks old.

Question #1: Maxx and I are both bored staying in doors--when will he be "safe" for out door exploration and puppy classes?

Question #2: Is the Vet just wanting my money--or is this booster needed? (I would've asked while I was there, but I thought the next shot she was referring to during my visit today was the Rabies shot. I didn't know it would be another Booster, plus Rabies shot, until I left and looked at my Vet bill which lists what will be done at the next visit.) On our first Vet visit she stated he was "pretty young" when he got his other shots in the breeders care--so I guess that's her logic behind giving the shot at 20 weeks?

Here is an overview of the shots he's had thus far from the breeder's care and from my current two vet visits:

Given during Breeder/Seller care:
April 25, 4 weeks old: neo-par shot (canine parvovirus vaccine), Intra nasal, and Pyrantal Worming
May 9, 6 weeks old: galaxy 5-way (Canine Distemper, Adenovirus Type 2, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus Vaccine), and Pyrantal Worming
May 23, 8 weeks old: galaxy 5-way(Canine Distemper, Adenovirus Type 2, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus Vaccine), and Pyrantal Worming

Given by my Vet:
June 8, 12 weeks old : DAPP Booster #1 (distemper, Adenovirus, parainfluenza, parvo), Heartguard plus given to take home and feed monthly
July 8,16 weeks old: DAPP Booster #2, and again he takes the Heartguard tablet plus at home.

For the next appointment, she has the following things listed to do:
1.Heartworm Antigen Canine
2.Rabies Vaccine
3.DAPP Booster #3

Any suggestions, or advice on if I can to take him outside soon and if he should get the next booster at 20 weeks or not, would be appreciated.

Our visit today was $86 for an "exam" and booster. It would be nice to save that money if the shot is not really needed.

07-09-2010, 09:01 PM	#1
Dany001 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago,IL Posts: 37	Can we go out? Is Vet over vaccinating? Sorry in advance for the long post Today we went for Maxx's 16-week puppy booster shot, it was our second Vet visit. Even though my pup was up-to-date on shots when I purchased him, the vet insists on giving him another booster in 4 weeks when he will be 20 weeks old. Question #1: Maxx and I are both bored staying in doors--when will he be "safe" for out door exploration and puppy classes? Question #2: Is the Vet just wanting my money--or is this booster needed? (I would've asked while I was there, but I thought the next shot she was referring to during my visit today was the Rabies shot. I didn't know it would be another Booster, plus Rabies shot, until I left and looked at my Vet bill which lists what will be done at the next visit.) On our first Vet visit she stated he was "pretty young" when he got his other shots in the breeders care--so I guess that's her logic behind giving the shot at 20 weeks? Here is an overview of the shots he's had thus far from the breeder's care and from my current two vet visits: Given during Breeder/Seller care: April 25, 4 weeks old: neo-par shot (canine parvovirus vaccine), Intra nasal, and Pyrantal Worming *May 9, 6 weeks old: galaxy 5-way (Canine Distemper, Adenovirus Type 2, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus Vaccine),* and Pyrantal Worming May 23, 8 weeks old: galaxy 5-way(Canine Distemper, Adenovirus Type 2, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus Vaccine), and Pyrantal Worming Given by my Vet: June 8, 12 weeks old : DAPP Booster #1 (distemper, Adenovirus, parainfluenza, parvo), Heartguard plus given to take home and feed monthly July 8,16 weeks old: DAPP Booster #2, and again he takes the Heartguard tablet plus at home. For the next appointment, she has the following things listed to do: 1.Heartworm Antigen Canine 2.Rabies Vaccine 3.DAPP Booster #3** Any suggestions, or advice on if I can to take him outside soon and if he should get the next booster at 20 weeks or not, would be appreciated. Our visit today was $86 for an "exam" and booster. It would be nice to save that money if the shot is not really needed.