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Did I mess up? I've been taking my puppy (9 weeks) outside in our yard to go potty. I just read where I should not be walking my puppy outside until she's had all her vaccinations. She's had her first puppy shots, but that is all. Now, I'm not "taking her on a walk" but she has been in our yard. Is that okay? Oh, and the breeder gave me a heartworm pill (Tri-heart Plus - Ivermectin/pyrantel) and she hasn't had it yet. So, it's probably not safe for her to go outside? |
I personally think it's fine as long as your back yard is not being visited by other doggies. Your back yard only at this age. I am a little surprised your breeder let such a young puppy go though. I don't allow mine to go before 12 weeks. |
Taking her outside in your yard to go potty should be fine. You just shouldn't be taking her on walks or to public places until she's had all of her shots. I know I don't even put Louis on the floor at the vets, because I don't want him getting anything from the other dogs. Welcome to YT! :) |
Is your backyard fenced so no other dogs can get to it? Viruses like parvo can live on surfaces for many months so you don't want her to go anywhere other dogs have been. When was she weaned? When did she get her first shot? Puppies get maternal antibodies from nursing which stay in the body for several weeks after weaning. Those immunities will kill the viruses in the vaccination, making them worthless if they are given too young. Puppies need three rounds of vaccinations with the last one being around 16-18 weeks to be fully immunized. In one study of a cross section of different puppies the age at which they were able to respond to a vaccine and develop protection covered a wide period of time. At six weeks of age, 25% of the puppies could be immunized. At 9 weeks of age, 40% of the puppies were able to respond to the vaccine. The number increased to 60% by 16 weeks, and by 18 weeks of age, 95% of the puppies could be immunized. Parvovirus: Serious Diarrhea in Puppies & Dogs |
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No other dogs get into our yard. |
As a family, we've always allowed dogs in our yard from the start. I wanted to start potty training and didn't want to mess with the pad thing and we've never had issues. It's just what we've always done. |
I'm pretty careful until the pups have been fully innoculated, even allowing them in my own backyard. Since you can't control other animals from wandering in.....birds, rabbits, squirrels, cats..... This pup is much to young to start heartworm.....not until 6 months of age. |
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:thumbup: right on shots are needed before the pup god out side, three sets in fact |
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If you are concerned about going outside by don't want to mess up the potty training, I use a grid system, and find that it transfers outside a lot easier than puppy pads. Personally I don't think you will have any troubles if you stay in your own yard, but if rabies is common in your area, don't let your little one near other animals like squirrels and bats (they are the most common carriers in my area), I would definitely avoid the sidewalk and pet stores etc. Congrats on the little puppy. Also, I got my boy at 9 weeks, which is a little young, a tip of advice - make sure you teach the "drop it" cue and teach them not to bite. Bit inhibition is something the mothers usually teach when they are this age, because they start playing more. I recommend the book "My smart puppy" there are some games that really helped with Harley's development so that he got good manners. |
Hi , nine weeks is a bit young to get a puppy. Just my advise but if you have ever had a puppy contract Parvo you would not be bringing yours outdoors till it has had all it's shots. I say this from personal experience with a puppy I had way back, it got Parvo and it was only allowed in our fenced back yard. Good luck and happy times raising your new little Yorkie. they are such wonderful little animals. I have one and am looking for a second. Lynne |
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