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05-03-2006, 05:10 AM | #1 |
YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: texas
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| to give first shots or wait we have 4 puppies they going to be next week 6 weeks old. three of them weight 2 pounds. the little girl tinkerbell is the runt she is under 2 pounds. the question is do i wait with her first short until she gains more weight like the others. somebody told me it is better if they weight at least 2 pounds. does anybody knows the answer? |
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05-03-2006, 05:17 AM | #2 |
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| hmmmm, sorry, I have no idea. But really cute picture Maybe if you don't get an answer here, try the Breeder Post's. I'm sure they can help ya!
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05-03-2006, 07:24 AM | #3 |
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| I'm sorry I really don't know about small Yorkies and shots......but I do want to say what a beautiful babe, I just want to kiss that little face.....adorable!
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05-03-2006, 08:33 AM | #4 |
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| Hi, I took my four puppies in at 6 weeks, 9 weeks, 12 weeks. At 6 weeks only 2 weighed over 2 lbs. My Izzies is 17 weeks old and still only weighs 1 lb 5 ozs and we've done all the shots except for the rabies (and the 16 weeks). I'm waiting till she's at least 2 lbs and thinking of waiting till at least 6 months old. I have to ask my vet what the Indiana law requires (and that still may not be when she gets her rabies. When I think it's safe then she'll get it.
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05-03-2006, 08:47 AM | #5 |
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| Sorry i have no idea, but just had to say she is totally gorgeous!
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05-03-2006, 10:08 AM | #6 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas
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| Vaccine recommendations are very controversial right now. If you do some research you will be better able to discuss the schedule and necessary vaccines with your vet. Here's a part of an article from the net - it states that a 6 week vaccine is basically useless and harmful in that it will delay the first effective dose. The reason you give so many puppy shots is that a shot a 8 weeks is only effective in a third of the pups and then more are effective at 12 weeks and finally most are effective when the pup is 16 weeks. You actually only need one puppy shot if you wait until the puppy is 16 weeks. In your case since you will have people coming over to see the pups and exposing them, I would start at 8 weeks (because some immunized are better than none). I would then give a 12 week and a 16 weeks followed by an annual booster at 1 year 4 mos. "Dogs and cats immune systems mature fully at 6 months. If a modified live virus vaccine is given after 6 months of age (this is different from what I was told on the phone), it produces an immunity which is good for the life of the pet (ie: canine distemper, parvo, feline distemper). If another MLV vaccine is given a year later, the antibodies from the first vaccine neutralize the antigens of the second vaccine and there is little or no effect. The titer is not "boosted" nor are more memory cells induced. "Not only are annual boosters for parvo and distemper unnecessary, they subject the pet to potential risks of allergic reactions and immune-mediated hemolytic anemia. "There is no scientific documentation to back up label claims for annual administration of MLV vaccines. "Puppies receive antibodies through their mothers milk. This natural protection can last 8-14 weeks. Puppies & kittens should NOT be vaccinated at LESS than 8 weeks. Maternal immunity will neutralize the vaccine and little protection (0-38%) will be produced. Vaccination at 6 weeks will, however, delay the timing of the first highly effective vaccine. Vaccinations given 2 weeks apart suppress rather than stimulate the immune system. A series of vaccinations is given starting at 8 weeks and given 3-4 weeks apart up to 16 weeks of age. Another vaccination given sometime after 6 months of age (usually at 1 year 4 mo) will provide lifetime immunity (another difference from the phone call). |
05-03-2006, 10:25 AM | #7 |
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| I would definitely post this in the breeder section but pups that are 2lbs. (or a little under) at 6 weeks are pretty common aren't they? That isn't that small for a Yorkie pup. If you aren't sure, let your vet set up a shot schedule. |
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