 vaccinations
puppy shots are every 3 weeks until 20 weeks old... rabies is given at 12 weeks old, check your state law, it may be different in florida. DHLPP is the name of the "shots"..... Parvo is very bad in the south... vac is needed after 8 weeks old. Parvo is transmitted between dogs and also may live in the soil for a very long time. Weather doesn't kill the virus... only something specially made to kill it. Your dog can pick it up at the park or your own front yard. Lepto is said to induce vac reactions in small dogs. Lepto is very bad in the south also... carried in urine of other animals (possums, squirrel etc.) you can track it in with your shoes.. You can also get Lepto and diefrom it. I've know other vet techs in this state who have. The rabies vac is very safe... Most vet techs are vaccinated for it...it never gave me a reaction. Talk to your vet... if you aren't happy with yours, maybe someone from your area on this forum can refer one to you.
Roxanne in NC |