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When can we walk? My little Gizmo is 2lbs and is just about 15 weeks. He has SO much energy and I think he is getting bored with household games. I want to start taking him on short walks, but my vet said that he should not go outside (for walks or for potty) until he is finished with all of his shots. I understand that without his shots, he is susceptible to illness, especially from other dogs. But any other dog I know has been able to start going out for walks before their shots are complete. Does Gizmo's small size play a role in why he should not go out yet? Would anyone recommend taking him out? Or should I follow the vet's ruling? I want Gizmo to be happy & healthy! :aimeeyork |
Did you pay the vet for his advice? Just do what you want if you have no faith in what he said. |
At 15 weeks, shouldn't his shots be done? Jackson got his at 8 weeks, 12 weeks and 15 weeks. We live on 3 acres and I immediately had Jackson out on our property on leash because we began outdoor potty training right away. He was already 5lbs at that point, but my vet had said it was totally fine. I just did not take him to public parks, or sidewalks where a lot of other dogs have been, or pet stores, etc. He did not get rabies shot until he was 6 months old and I was not going to keep Jackson cooped up in the house for that long, that is a key socialization period. But always do your own research and talk with your vet. |
I think the vet should of specified, no dog parks, pet supply stores or high pet traffic areas. A quick walk outside to go potty at 15 weeks is fine. |
My vet told me the danger was from the urine of infected animals -- especially wild animals. He told me that Tallulah was probably safe in the back yard, but that I should not take her any place that other animals might have been. Since my yard is something of a bird sanctuary (not by my choice) and therefore a hunting ground for all the cats in the neighborhood, I chose to keep Tallulah inside. I personally would stick with the vet's advice. There are plenty of things you can do inside to keep Gizmo amused. I got Tallulah a variety of different toys and sat on the kitchen floor with her for hours - playing fetch, and later working with her on sit, come, and shake. When she got tired of one activity, we switched to another. I don't think size affects the susceptibility to disease that much, but I believe the smaller the animal, the faster an illness can have a tragic consequence. Dehydration can happen so fast when they have so little fluid stored up in their tiny bodies. |
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If an animal with or carrying parvo or distemper has set paw on the area outside (or a human has tracked it with shoes), then it is not safe. These things don't die for several years. It is not worth it. I suppose a quick trip to potty is at owner discretion. I think that is even a bad idea most of the time. Teh last vaccine shouldn't be given until at least 16 weeks. After that you need to wait another 1 to 2 weeks for full effect. This doesn't really include rabies which is sometimes given later. Best to wait until that one is given, but they do need to get outside, so it should be the vet's call. Your vet is absolutely right.Parvo and distemper exposure before vaccines are done is extremely dangerous and often deadly. The diseases, esp. parvo now-a-days, are everywhere. |
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