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vaccines? we have a 5 month old puppy and she got 3 vaccines the 5 in 1, and a rabies shot. We got a new puppy and the breeder said that she vaccines 4 times (5 in 1) not including rabies. should we vaccinate our new puppy 4 times or 3 times? |
You should do what your vet recommends, but our Bella was vaccinated 4 times. Bella got her rabies with the fourth set, but she was out of it (sleepy and lethargic) for a few hours afterwards. Many recommend that the rabies shot be done separately and at the latest age required by law. |
My vet typically does it every 2-3 weeks until 16-18wks for the "puppy" shots. Depending on the week age that you bring them in it could be 3-4 times. |
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my puppy got 3 distemper combo shots.....and will do rabies in the next few months |
4 sets of vaccines is NOT necessary. Over vaccination is a real concern and can affect the health of dogs in so many ways. You should follow the gold standard protocol, which is 3 sets, plus later getting rabies. |
dog My Spud is 10yrs. He is due for his DHLP shot. Should I get that or is he too old to get that shot. He only goes up the street and back for a walk, then he is cozy in the house. I worry about his age and reaction. What do you who love Yorkies do for the older dog and shots? |
Gracie had her injections given at separate intervals. Many Yorkies are just too small to be able to handle all those vaccines at once. I don't have her record in front of me but I'm quite sure we waited at least 2 weeks between injections. I doubt your breeder was encouraging extra vaccines. |
dog It is just that the 3 year shot interval is up and the vet send a note to bring Spud in for his shots. I am hesitant but will check into the one shot at a time. Thanks for your help! Only the best for our Yorkies! |
As was already mentioned over vaccination is an issue. Their are people who have studied this subject who feel our pets do not necessarily need to be vaccinated over and over again. It is something worth investigating. Make sure you ask your vet just exactly what vaccinations they are injecting your pet with. Apparently some vets with unnecessary vaccinations without consulting the owner. |
mimomimo (hope I wrote that right nice lady) just posted updated information regarding Dr Dodds vaccine reccomendations here on the forum, she recommends vaccinating against parvo and distemper at 9-10 wks and again at 14-16 wks using a modified live virus and then based on your laws 20 wks or older for rabies and suggests primarily using titers for checking your dogs immunity, wish I had caught a link |
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dog I thought I read where titers were not all that accurate. I may be wrong. I definitely research before giving my precious Yorkies any shots, flea meds, or food. We must be diligent and study this stuff and listen to the voice of other opinions before deciding. Yorkies are so precious! |
Titers are often used on humans who are going back to school and have lost their shot records. A titer that shows active immunity at the proper level is accepted at colleges and universities so I would think that titers drawn on an animal should also be considered accurate. The question that is being studied is why is it that a human maintains acceptable immune response for many decades after being vaccinated against a variety of diseases and yet animals have to be vaccinated yearly throughout their lifetime. Apparently the veterinary community has not come up with adequate answers as yet. My little girl had all her required shots during her first year and since then we have done titers. So far she has maintained adequate level of immunity and she is now 3 years old. By law we had to have her rabies done. We did not titer the rabies but I do think that for my own information I would like to do it next time. |
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