I would do the puppy shots, ca now wants five sets of puppy shots, then rabies week after last shot. I would also recommend heartworm preventive. My lab got heart worm and it was an annoyance to treat. We did the slow method of treatment. She was locked in a crate for about a month while being treated. Imagine a hyper lab puppy confined to a crate. The fast method of treatment is painful for the dogs. Insect repellent alone does not completely repel.
After the puppy shots research which method of vaccination you wish to follow. Ca requires rabies every 3 years. My big dogs were vaccinated every three years up until age 7, I have not vaccinated them since. They do get monthly heart worm. I plan to follow the same protocol for my little ones. |