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Rachael x · 07-12-2010, 08:42 AM

Hi

So Poppy has her first needle on friday

But I have never had a puppy before so have never taken one for needles.
What should I expect? will she cry and be scared? and how should I treat her afterwards? Also what does their first vacination protect them against?

And ANOTHER question lol when should I start taking her in the garden for potty? should I wait till she had had all of her needles? She is being trained on pads at the moment and rarely has accidents.

Thanks!

Tnyorkiemom · 07-12-2010, 08:45 AM

ok...you will get lots of opinions...but this is what my vet says...wait until after the 3rd shot before introducing them to the ground..............also...........puppies in my opinion do so so much better getting their shots than adults....no crying ever have i experienced.

Tnyorkiemom · 07-12-2010, 08:46 AM

also they should have their worm meds before going outside for the first time too.

chachi · 07-12-2010, 08:50 AM

My vet would only let me take mine in my fenced backyard. My jewels did experience some soreness and lethargy with her puppy shots

Rachael x · 07-12-2010, 08:50 AM

Thanks

Ive been giving her worming syrup at the recommended ages so she is due another in a weeks time I believe.
I am terrified to put her in the garden in case she gets sick!
How many weeks in between needles? I know the vet will tell me on Friday but I'm inpatient

Thanks

chachi · 07-12-2010, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rachael x

Thanks

Ive been giving her worming syrup at the recommended ages so she is due another in a weeks time I believe.
I am terrified to put her in the garden in case she gets sick!
How many weeks in between needles? I know the vet will tell me on Friday but I'm inpatient

Thanks

All of their shots should be given 3 weeks apart

Rachael x · 07-12-2010, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chachi

All of their shots should be given 3 weeks apart

Thanks

Rhetts_mama · 07-12-2010, 09:06 AM

You should wait until approximately 2 weeks after the last set of shots because it takes time for the immunizations to reach their full effect.

And most pups do well with the injections, barely a peep or none at all. Some puppies are sleepy after their shots, but mine acted like nothing at all had happened.

Rachael x · 07-12-2010, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama

You should wait until approximately 2 weeks after the last set of shots because it takes time for the immunizations to reach their full effect.

And most pups do well with the injections, barely a peep or none at all. Some puppies are sleepy after their shots, but mine acted like nothing at all had happened.

Thanks I will wait the recommended 2 weeks after last shot, I would hate for her to get ill because of my stupidity.

07-12-2010, 08:42 AM	#1
Rachael x Poppy's Mamma ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: England Posts: 3,751 Blog Entries: 3	First needle. Hi So Poppy has her first needle on friday But I have never had a puppy before so have never taken one for needles. What should I expect? will she cry and be scared? and how should I treat her afterwards? Also what does their first vacination protect them against? And ANOTHER question lol when should I start taking her in the garden for potty? should I wait till she had had all of her needles? She is being trained on pads at the moment and rarely has accidents. Thanks! __________________ Rachael & Poppy

07-12-2010, 08:45 AM	#2
Tnyorkiemom Smokey's Mommy!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Georgetown Tn Posts: 1,914	ok...you will get lots of opinions...but this is what my vet says...wait until after the 3rd shot before introducing them to the ground..............also...........puppies in my opinion do so so much better getting their shots than adults....no crying ever have i experienced. __________________ Mommy and Daddy Sugar Freckles Smokey Romeo Ally Niecy Alissia and Ariella

07-12-2010, 08:46 AM	#3
Tnyorkiemom Smokey's Mommy!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Georgetown Tn Posts: 1,914	also they should have their worm meds before going outside for the first time too. __________________ Mommy and Daddy Sugar Freckles Smokey Romeo Ally Niecy Alissia and Ariella

07-12-2010, 08:50 AM	#4
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	My vet would only let me take mine in my fenced backyard. My jewels did experience some soreness and lethargy with her puppy shots __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

07-12-2010, 08:50 AM	#5
Rachael x Poppy's Mamma ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: England Posts: 3,751 Blog Entries: 3	Thanks Ive been giving her worming syrup at the recommended ages so she is due another in a weeks time I believe. I am terrified to put her in the garden in case she gets sick! How many weeks in between needles? I know the vet will tell me on Friday but I'm inpatient Thanks __________________ Rachael & Poppy

07-12-2010, 09:06 AM	#8
Rhetts_mama Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,959 Blog Entries: 1	You should wait until approximately 2 weeks after the last set of shots because it takes time for the immunizations to reach their full effect. And most pups do well with the injections, barely a peep or none at all. Some puppies are sleepy after their shots, but mine acted like nothing at all had happened. __________________ Don't get your knickers in a knot. Nothing is solved and it just makes you walk funny.