I need advice I am clueless about vaccines

[KazzyK810]

Originally Posted by Maximo

How is the microchip inserted? Our breeder has the pups chipped before they come home.

It's a BIG needle. The vet showed me it when he showed the brands of microchips he had available to choose from & explained how it was done. I've never actually seen it done though. ZoE was chipped when she was knocked out for her spay.

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by KazzyK810

It's a BIG needle. The vet showed me it when he showed the brands of microchips he had available to choose from & explained how it was done. I've never actually seen it done though. ZoE was chipped when she was knocked out for her spay.

Eeek! I would wait until spay/neuter then too.

[Yorkiemom1]

Microchipping is simple and painless...the needle used is sooo sharp, they do not even feel it going into the skin. I do my own microchipping before my babies go to their new home. I do want to say while I can clearly understand the financial aspect, I can not let it go unsaid.....I would FIRST, make my choice of a vet on the knowledge base of the vet....How long has he been in practice??.....how many small dogs does he see in his practice? How many Yorkies specifically, does he have in his practice? As far as surgeries go, does he use gas anesthesia, a MUST in Yorkies? Does he run IV's during all surgical procedures, and after surgery to provide easy, immediate access to a vein in case of an emergency, and after surgery to "tank up" the dog with fluid and glucose, since most dogs will not eat or drink well 24-36 hours post op.? You have to understand that the vet you choose is all that stands between your dog and death's door. You do not want to be in an emergent, life or death situation, before you realize he is not on cutting edge technology or up to date on the latest medical procedures. You also want to know if he would be willing to take monthly payments in the event of a major medical issue that you can not cover with a check or cash or a credit card. I always recommend a really great book on Yorkies, "Yorkies For Dummies"....there is actually a list of specific questions you would do well to cover with your vet before you make your selection of a vet. This is a really important angle you really need to consider first, even over what the vet charges for treatments.

[darlenejmnz]

Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

Microchipping is simple and painless...the needle used is sooo sharp, they do not even feel it going into the skin. I do my own microchipping before my babies go to their new home. I do want to say while I can clearly understand the financial aspect, I can not let it go unsaid.....I would FIRST, make my choice of a vet on the knowledge base of the vet....How long has he been in practice??.....how many small dogs does he see in his practice? How many Yorkies specifically, does he have in his practice? As far as surgeries go, does he use gas anesthesia, a MUST in Yorkies? Does he run IV's during all surgical procedures, and after surgery to provide easy, immediate access to a vein in case of an emergency, and after surgery to "tank up" the dog with fluid and glucose, since most dogs will not eat or drink well 24-36 hours post op.? You have to understand that the vet you choose is all that stands between your dog and death's door. You do not want to be in an emergent, life or death situation, before you realize he is not on cutting edge technology or up to date on the latest medical procedures. You also want to know if he would be willing to take monthly payments in the event of a major medical issue that you can not cover with a check or cash or a credit card. I always recommend a really great book on Yorkies, "Yorkies For Dummies"....there is actually a list of specific questions you would do well to cover with your vet before you make your selection of a vet. This is a really important angle you really need to consider first, even over what the vet charges for treatments.

I did read that book and it was great, lots of info for a first time owner. And I have already asked almost all the questions you mentioned it actually took me a while to narrow it down to two vets. They were both up to par so now it just came up to cost.

[Hrossen11]

I purposefully chose the puppy package because I got my pup at 8 weeks and it was cheaper than individual visits. My package cost about $400, but vets are on the high side but worth every penny

[Vbgalaviz]

I'm new to this but was wondering if anyone here chooses not to vaccinate? If so why or why not

[pstinard]

Originally Posted by Vbgalaviz

I'm new to this but was wondering if anyone here chooses not to vaccinate? If so why or why not

It would be irresponsible not to vaccinate. Even if your Yorkie never goes outside, you could still easily bring common illnesses indoors on your clothing. The benefits far outweigh the rare instances of adverse reactions.

[Britster]

Originally Posted by Vbgalaviz

I'm new to this but was wondering if anyone here chooses not to vaccinate? If so why or why not

I vaccinate as a pup (8, 12, 16 weeks) and again at one year old. After that, I will not be vaccinating anymore. Except for rabies every 3yrs (per the law).

[carabell]

At gizmos vet check he had his Exam, His last puppy shots, i got 6 months of Sentinel, and he had a irratation in his eye so got eye drops, and the cost was $116.00 then in 2 weeks he goes back in for his rabies shot that will be $18.00 and he will be done for a year.