Yeah, Banfield is responsible for most (if not all) vaccine statistics being sent to the government... don't know what their payoff is, but their thinking is 'the more, the better'.
As for most regular vets, although we seem to be a large group here, I don't believe the average vet sees too many Yorkies on a regular basis. At the ER Vet where I worked, I think I saw maybe 10 in 10 years (granted I did not work 24/7).
Even at my vet now, my Biewer is listed as a Yorkie, not bc of their ignorance, but bc the PC software only lists AKC recognized breeds, which the Biewer is not... yet.
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Originally Posted by MyYorkieFancy  What's parvo, I have an 18 month old that we just got but the owner claims she's had all her shots but couldn't find the paperwork.......... anyhew, we've been walking her for this past week that we've had her but we made her a vet appt as soon as we got her and she'll be there tomorrow morning for her first check up (with us). We monitor her carefully when walking her but there's so much to learn!!!! yikes!!! haaaaalp!!! |
Hi and Welcome to YT!
Parvo is a deadly virus dogs and puppies can get, sometimes it is treated successfully and the dog survives. Until you're sure about her vaccine status, best to limit the walks to your yard and no socializing with others, to play it safe.