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Originally Posted by AluvsE  Hi all, I haven't been on in a long while, but my Coco had her puppies last Monday. I want to do all of the vaccinations myself (I'm an RN, so I know how to administer injections). I have two questions. First, what are some good websites to order from? My second question is which vaccines do you all recommend? I did a search on here for vaccines and needless to say, there was a lot of contradicting information. I would just like to know what most breeders recommend.
Thanks,
Andrea |
I'm not a breeder.
Over/early vaccinating is horrid, in fact I know a few very reputable breeders who refuse to vaccinate their "stock" period and only vaccinate the pups at their vets before going to their forever homes because it is legal required.
Please get a vet that will give you a breeder discount, come to your home if possible, and follow the Dr. Dodd protocol (as the reputable breeders here follow, swear by, recommend and caution buyers about finding vets who agree).
In the least this lets you off the hook for lots of liability issues and safeguards you against issues with the vaccines themselves as well as proper documentation for the future of the pups and their adoptive families.
I have always been torn on this because I know (several family members and close friends) who do their own vaccinations. I don't like it I say so and then hold my tongue because my opinion was stated.
Rabies in CA cannot be given to individuals for self administration to pets strange as it is the only required vaccine thus I think that's very telling.
Feed store vaccines are usual multi vaccines and wholesale bulk-so they aren't always name brand and or specialty singles most vets recommend for small dogs-like Yorkies.
Let the vet do this research and stay current on what's recalled no longer reccomended and what has been found to be problematic-vet's get drug company updates, current research articles etc that breeders and others would have to regularly seek out.
I, as a buyer have more confidence in a breeder who leaves, dew claw removal, tail docking and vaccinating to their vet i
n the proper setting...not a DIY task to save $. <--just MHO.
