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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom  Just a comment...most/many vets aren't all that familiar w/ small toy breed dogs -- and that smaller breeds *should* stay with their Mom until 12 weeks old, whereas larger breed dogs often leave at 8 weeks. Just an fyi  .
If you do get shots - make sure you do not get forced into giving a bunch at once. The only core vaccine needed at this age is distemper/parvo. I would not give any non-core vaccines. |
Thank you for the info! The vet I am taking him to has a "puppy package" vaccine combo. This is how it is scheduled, let me know what you think:
First Visit (6-9 weeks old)
Complete physical health exam
Distemper combo vaccine
Fecal exam-for intestinal worms
Deworming medication
Pamphlet & brochures on puppy health
Second Visit (3wks. after 1st visit)
Complete physical health exam
Distemper combo vaccine
Kennel cough vaccine
Deworming medication
Third Visit (3wks. after 2nd visit)
Complete physical health exam
Distemper combo vaccine with Lepto
Lyme disease vaccine
Deworming medication
Fourth Visit (3 wks. after 3rd visit)
Complete physical health exam
Rabies vaccine-includes Cook County tag
Final distemper vaccine with Lepto
Lyme disease vaccine