Some states require boratella shots. NYC is one of them due to a very big outbreak of kennel cough that spread through out the city several years ago. I am in Pennsylvania boratella is not required, nor do groomers require it. Now if I were to board my dog, then I would need to give him the vaccine.
Many states that do not require it many groomers do as do training classes. I personally would not give the dog this vaccine unless you plan on taking her for training lessons.
As for spaying at 11 months I have no idea why your vet would want to wait that long. Average age to spay is 6 months old, before first heat, with some tiny dogs they can come into heat at 4 or 5 months old. 11 months old she would have had her first heat. I would ask this vet why he wants to wait that long.
__________________ Joan, mom to Cody  RIP Matese  Schnae  Kajon Kia  forever in my  A House Is Not A Home Without A Dog |