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05-20-2013, 12:30 PM | #1 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member | Heartworm and Rabies Questions We took Jasper to the vet today for his last set of shots. He weighs a whopping 3 lbs even at 18 weeks old. The vet gave us 2 months of Heartguard Puppy. Is it too early to start him on that? I asked my vet and he said no. But I wanted my friends at YTs opinions. Also, he was prepared to give Jasper his rabies shot. I asked why he was going to give it to him at 4 mos. I always thought it was 6 mos. He said that the shots are given at 4 mos. now. However, because Jasper is so small, he was concerned giving it to him along with his final vaccinations. So we decided to get the rabies shot next Monday to avoid a possible reaction with the vaccinations he received today. What do y'all think about all of this? I do trust my vet. I'm just so paranoid about Jasper being so tiny...I know all of you understand. I just want to make the right decisions. Thanks everybody!!
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05-20-2013, 12:46 PM | #2 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| Tiny pups should have one shot at a time and two weeks in between.
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05-20-2013, 01:06 PM | #3 |
YT 2000 Club Member | I wait until mine are 6 months to get the rabies shot and for sure only 1 shot at a time. Mine are small, too and I have my vet give Benedryl before the shot. I started mine on Heartgard plus at 4 months of age, that way they do not need the test if you continue it monthly. It is safe and Tatiana was under 2 lbs when she started the Heartgard with out any reactions! You are such a great mom.....follow your instincts!
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05-20-2013, 01:39 PM | #4 |
And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI
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| Your vet is right. Heartgard ok. Rabies in a week ok. Age varies by state. It is state law to get it by four months here.
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05-20-2013, 04:39 PM | #6 | |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Michigan USA & Sheffield UK
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05-20-2013, 06:52 PM | #7 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member | He really is a good vet. We have other furbabies and it took forever to find one that seems to really care, knows what he is doing and that we can trust.
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05-21-2013, 04:37 AM | #8 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Exeter, Va. USA
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| Glad you asked this question. I was just getting ready to. I was worried about Louie getting his rabies shot since he only weighs a little over 3 lbs. Genea |
05-21-2013, 04:55 AM | #9 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member | I gave Galen one shot at a time with two weeks in between and the did great. The rabies shot did not even make him tired. He was only about 2.5 lbs
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05-21-2013, 05:10 AM | #10 | |
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05-21-2013, 06:06 AM | #11 | |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Urbana, IL USA
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05-21-2013, 12:49 PM | #12 | |
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05-21-2013, 12:55 PM | #13 | |
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And you always say something that makes me giggle....Bella is not a moose!! I wish Jasper weighed 4 lbs...goofy! Lol.
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05-21-2013, 12:57 PM | #14 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member | How was Luoie's vet visit?
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05-21-2013, 01:00 PM | #15 | |
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