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Originally Posted by GabyM  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 |
I would have
several concerns w/ this vaccine schedule. Read more about what "core vaccines" are vs non-core here:
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...-overview.html
1) The puppy doesn't need FOUR rounds of distemper/parvo -- they need only 2 or 3 (see thread I linked you to)
2) I never get kennel cough for my dogs; it's like vaccinating for the common cold in humans. There are hundreds of kennel cough strains - the kennel cough vaccine covers about 7 of them. Also, young puppies can actually contract kennel cough itself from the vaccine. I would totally avoid this vaccine, if it were me. Some groomers will require you to get the KC vaccine...but your pup shouldn't yet be going to the groomers anyway...too young.
3) Both Lepto and Lymes vaccine are NON-core vaccines and not necessary unless there is an epidemic in your specific area. Lepto can cause severe reactions in dogs, especially smaller breeds.
4) Your pup's rabies is scheduled in conjunction w/ other shots - never do this. Always get the rabies vaccines by itself -- never w/ other vaccines or treatments. If there is a rabies vaccine reaction, you want to know that it's from the rabies...if you get other things done at the same time, there will be no telling where the reaction is coming from.
Hope that helps
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