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Originally Posted by Sassysmama  They were vaccinated at 6 1/2 weeks, only 1/2 ml. My breeder/mentor has been breeding yorkies for 30+ years and she told me they were ok to be vaccinated so I went by what she told me. Then they were vaccinated again 3 weeks later. The smallest pup was vaccinated at 7 1/2 weeks. They didn't have a reaction at all and they were great when they got their vaccines.
These pups just take my heart away, they're so cute and friendly. I wish I could keep all of them, I really do. But I already have 3 girls, 2 are their adult sisters and they're fixed. |
I can see why you'd want to keep them all, they're dolls
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I'm really surprised that someone who has been breeding yorkies for 30+ years (your mentor) isn't up to date on vaccine protocols. If you think she is amenable...maybe you could print some things for her or email them to her, bc 6.5 weeks (as well as 7.5) is too young.
Quote from Schultz, leading vaccine researcher:
How old should a puppy be when the first vaccine is given? Eight to 10 weeks is the earliest Schultz would start vaccinating. The exception, he says, is shelter animals, which can be started at 6 weeks. “I’m very liberal regarding vaccination of shelter animals and very conservative regarding vaccination of pets.”
From this article:
PetConnection.com Shot in the dark: what to know about pet vaccination programs
Here is a vaccine protocol:
Vaccination Schedule Recommendations For Dogs