How Many Puppy Shots Does He Need? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

ladygodiva7 · 10-16-2006, 08:18 AM

Okay guys, I'm a little concerned because it seems that Bleu is getting more shot than I expected. He got them at 6 (given by the breeder), 9, 12, 15, and he's scheduled to go in for 18 week shots at the vet. Are all these shots necessary? Also, I've been reading about the Lepto shots on here and when I asked my vet about not giving it to him, he told me that they had already given it to him twice without me being aware that it was in the shot. For his next shots he's scheduled to get another distemper/parvo shot, which has lepto and isn't available without it, and a lime shot. Does he actually need these shots? If he never had a bad reaction to the lepto before is it possible for him to still have a bad reaction on the third shot? I don't want to over-vaccinate him. I just want to make sure that my baby stays healthy.

ellie81 · 10-16-2006, 10:12 AM

Check with another vet if you feel uncomfortable with the one you have. I wouldn't stay with a vet if I cannot trust him.
Bengi got 4 sets of shots, but I know some vets may give them 5 sets. They set includes parvo, parainfluenza and distemper, I think. He got bordatella separately, too.

feminvstr · 10-16-2006, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ladygodiva7

Okay guys, I'm a little concerned because it seems that Bleu is getting more shot than I expected. He got them at 6 (given by the breeder), 9, 12, 15, and he's scheduled to go in for 18 week shots at the vet. Are all these shots necessary? Also, I've been reading about the Lepto shots on here and when I asked my vet about not giving it to him, he told me that they had already given it to him twice without me being aware that it was in the shot. For his next shots he's scheduled to get another distemper/parvo shot, which has lepto and isn't available without it, and a lime shot. Does he actually need these shots? If he never had a bad reaction to the lepto before is it possible for him to still have a bad reaction on the third shot? I don't want to over-vaccinate him. I just want to make sure that my baby stays healthy.

you need to ask your breeder what each shot consisted of...some only give certain shots at different ages...seems to me what is being done is overkill!

I use the 5-1 puppy which they only require three (3 week span each shot), then a booster at one year.

GurleyGirl · 10-16-2006, 03:07 PM

My vet says the pups have to have two sets of shots after 10 weeks of age... so now I schedule the first shot at about 7 - 7 1/2 weeks old.... so the pups only need 3 shots.

I guess it depends on the vet... but I think your pup has had more than enough shots already...

sweetr72 · 10-16-2006, 03:08 PM

Mine only get 3 sets also..

Dawn

ChestersMom · 10-16-2006, 03:27 PM

Of course, I can't be sure, but your vet may be spacing them out to suck more office visit fees out of you. This happened to a lady I work with and since it's her first dog, she didn't know any better. Sometimes that can be to the dog's advantage if it's really small, but the vet should explain this to you before moving forward. You really have to have your ducks in a row these days before you hire a professional; know what is needed, when it's needed, and the variations of the service. My advice is, ask a LOT of questions, no matter who you're dealing with. If they don't like it, there's someone else down the road who may know more and be willing to share with you. Knowledge is power. Best of luck to you!

Lyz517 · 10-16-2006, 06:01 PM

My pup got a shot today, I asked if it contained Lepto and they said they do not use vaccines with lepto in it. I was glad to know this since I prefer not to give. Mines are given 3 and then a year later.

mylittletigger · 10-16-2006, 07:19 PM

Bear is four months... he got three sets of shots. I'm superstitious so I had my vet redo the first shots just to be certain. Because he explained to me that even though they may have had it done earlier, with them being so young it may not have taken properly and explained that it may need to be done again. Luckily for me we have them on a health plan and vaccines are covered. MY thinking is better safe then sorry.

AND FYI.... and a heads up. For the Lyme shot...They MUST have your consent to give it to him. and your pup will only need it if and ONLY if you have ticks or fleas around your home or if you have a forest nearby.

This info came from my vet of whom I've gone to for over a year. He's very informative.

mylittletigger · 10-16-2006, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ChestersMom

Of course, I can't be sure, but your vet may be spacing them out to suck more office visit fees out of you. This happened to a lady I work with and since it's her first dog, she didn't know any better. Sometimes that can be to the dog's advantage if it's really small, but the vet should explain this to you before moving forward. You really have to have your ducks in a row these days before you hire a professional; know what is needed, when it's needed, and the variations of the service. My advice is, ask a LOT of questions, no matter who you're dealing with. If they don't like it, there's someone else down the road who may know more and be willing to share with you. Knowledge is power. Best of luck to you!

My vet says with pups the shots need to be done in three week intervels which would make sense with the whole 9 wk shot, 12 week shots, 15 week shot and their last set for a while 18 weeks.

Lacy's Mom · 10-16-2006, 09:38 PM

The maternal antibodies a puppy receives from its mom kill the vaccine so it is worthless. We don't know exactly when the protection received from the mother weakens enough to make a vaccine work (produce the antibodies against the disease) that is why we give a series of vaccines. The majority are saying a vaccine given at 6 weeks only interferes with the next vaccine so you should wait until a minimum of 8 weeks for the first one. Then follow with one at 12 weeks and another at 16 weeks. Lepto and Corona, Giardia, and Lyme are not recommended because the reaction and adverse effects outweigh the good. Bordatello is recommended only if you board your dog or show your dog or other means by which your dog is in contact with a large amount of other dogs.

Most say to space the vaccines 3 or 4 weeks apart and to give the last after 16 weeks of age. So if yours had one at 6 (breeder's fault, not vet), then the 9 week was appropriate, followed by one at 13 and another at 17. That way you could at least avoid one vaccine. Never, ever give Lepto or Corona. I'm glad your dog did so well with it, but I'm not sure I would want to chance either vaccine again since the adverse reaction is so high. Corona has never even been proven to be effective and dogs over 8 weeks cannot even contract Corona. The Lepto portion only covers about 5 of the 50 strains out there and is only effective for 6 months anyway.

You are right in questioning your vet, please read these articles and there are 1000s more just like them available written by vets and then find a vet who is more concerned about your dog than his pocket book!!!!!Overvaccination leads to allergies, cancer and many other ailments.

http://www.sagekeep.com/vaccines1.htm

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...vervaccination

http://www.petresource.com/Articles%...n_protocol.htm

http://www.petresource.com/Articles%.../texas_vet.htm

http://www.petresource.com/Articles%...ts_rethink.htm

http://www.petresource.com/Articles%...vaccinosis.htm

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...vervaccination

MyTrixie143 · 10-16-2006, 11:50 PM

I think it is different with each vet.

One of the vet's here require three sets of shots and if they are atleast 12 weeks old when they get their third set of shots, then they don't need anymore until next year. So if you got their shots at 6, 9 and 12 weeks old, then you woulden't need anymore shots until next year with this vet. Their rule for a rabies shot is that it can be given anytime as long as they are over 3 months old.

Another vet in the same county, requires 4 sets of shots and here is where they get you. If you don't come in by the three week intervals, you have to start the series of shots all over again. So if you got their second set of shots at 9 weeks old you would have to come in when they are 12 weeks old to get their third set of shots. If you are late by a week and get them done at 13 weeks old, they make you start the shots all over. This is overkill to me. Not only are they over vaccinating but they are also taking your money by doing this.

But for the majority of the vet's here, they only require three sets of shots.

You just have to be careful with certain vets and really check them out and ask alot of questions.

SnowWa · 10-16-2006, 11:55 PM

Definitely trust my vet completely - as far as all my dogs shots go......

Please be aware - that all the shots another dog gets may not be appropriate or necessary for your dog. Many shots are routine - but many aren't.....

Many shots are given if you live in certain areas where certain diseases are more prevelant -- etc. For the same reason - some shots are given oftener or in stronger doses in some areas than they might be in other areas.....

It's your vet's job to keep up to date on all of this......

Carol Jean

ladygodiva7 · 10-17-2006, 03:50 AM

Thanks so much! I really appreaciate everyone's input. I can tell you which shots he's had so far and that may help others to know whether I need to go in and get more. Here they are:

6 week - Distemper Adenovirus type 2 - Parainfluenza- Parvovirus Vaccine (by breeder)
9 weeks - I don't remember, have to find this one out.
12 weeks - Corona, Distemper Parvo LA, Giardia, Rabies, Bordetella
15 weeks - Distemper Parvo LA, Lyme

They want him to come in next week for his 18 week shots which would include the distemper Parvo LA Which has the lepto (they don't have it without) and a lyme vaccine. I live in the city in a condo so he has no exposure to any real forest so I don't think that he would need the lyme shot but I don't know if other dogs around here may have come in contact with it and could contaminate the area.

ladygodiva7 · 10-17-2006, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ladygodiva7

Thanks so much! I really appreaciate everyone's input. I can tell you which shots he's had so far and that may help others to know whether I need to go in and get more. Here they are:

6 week - Distemper Adenovirus type 2 - Parainfluenza- Parvovirus Vaccine (by breeder)
9 weeks - I don't remember, have to find this one out.
12 weeks - Corona, Distemper Parvo LA, Giardia, Rabies, Bordetella
15 weeks - Distemper Parvo LA, Lyme

They want him to come in next week for his 18 week shots which would include the distemper Parvo LA Which has the lepto (they don't have it without) and a lyme vaccine. I live in the city in a condo so he has no exposure to any real forest so I don't think that he would need the lyme shot but I don't know if other dogs around here may have come in contact with it and could contaminate the area.

Okay His 9 week shots were: Corona, Distemper Parvo LA, Giardia

Doesn't this seem like a lot?

Gizmo0719 · 10-17-2006, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by ladygodiva7
Thanks so much! I really appreaciate everyone's input. I can tell you which shots he's had so far and that may help others to know whether I need to go in and get more. Here they are:

6 week - Distemper Adenovirus type 2 - Parainfluenza- Parvovirus Vaccine (by breeder)
9 weeks - I don't remember, have to find this one out.
12 weeks - Corona, Distemper Parvo LA, Giardia, Rabies, Bordetella
15 weeks - Distemper Parvo LA, Lyme

If anyone else can list them like this it would really help!!! This way i know what kind of shots he is suppose to have..........PLEASE THANKS YT

10-16-2006, 08:18 AM	#1
ladygodiva7 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 37	How Many Puppy Shots Does He Need? Okay guys, I'm a little concerned because it seems that Bleu is getting more shot than I expected. He got them at 6 (given by the breeder), 9, 12, 15, and he's scheduled to go in for 18 week shots at the vet. Are all these shots necessary? Also, I've been reading about the Lepto shots on here and when I asked my vet about not giving it to him, he told me that they had already given it to him twice without me being aware that it was in the shot. For his next shots he's scheduled to get another distemper/parvo shot, which has lepto and isn't available without it, and a lime shot. Does he actually need these shots? If he never had a bad reaction to the lepto before is it possible for him to still have a bad reaction on the third shot? I don't want to over-vaccinate him. I just want to make sure that my baby stays healthy.

10-16-2006, 10:12 AM	#2
ellie81 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 5,314 Blog Entries: 1	Check with another vet if you feel uncomfortable with the one you have. I wouldn't stay with a vet if I cannot trust him. Bengi got 4 sets of shots, but I know some vets may give them 5 sets. They set includes parvo, parainfluenza and distemper, I think. He got bordatella separately, too. __________________ Ellie and Bengi Bengi Is Home!!! - http://youtu.be/8OKv35pk5Pk

10-16-2006, 03:07 PM	#4
GurleyGirl YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Scott City, Missouri Posts: 1,879	My vet says the pups have to have two sets of shots after 10 weeks of age... so now I schedule the first shot at about 7 - 7 1/2 weeks old.... so the pups only need 3 shots. I guess it depends on the vet... but I think your pup has had more than enough shots already... __________________ Joanne Gurley's Yorkies

10-16-2006, 06:01 PM	#7
Lyz517 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 225	My pup got a shot today, I asked if it contained Lepto and they said they do not use vaccines with lepto in it. I was glad to know this since I prefer not to give. Mines are given 3 and then a year later. __________________ Lyz

10-16-2006, 07:19 PM	#8
mylittletigger YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,216	Bear is four months... he got three sets of shots. I'm superstitious so I had my vet redo the first shots just to be certain. Because he explained to me that even though they may have had it done earlier, with them being so young it may not have taken properly and explained that it may need to be done again. Luckily for me we have them on a health plan and vaccines are covered. MY thinking is better safe then sorry. AND FYI.... and a heads up. For the Lyme shot...They MUST have your consent to give it to him. and your pup will only need it if and ONLY if you have ticks or fleas around your home or if you have a forest nearby. This info came from my vet of whom I've gone to for over a year. He's very informative. __________________ Tigger's dogster http://www.dogster.com/?257308 Bear's dogster: www.dogster.com/?368626. Krystal, John, Tigger and Baby Bear.

10-16-2006, 03:08 PM	#5
sweetr72 No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,111	Mine only get 3 sets also.. Dawn

10-16-2006, 03:27 PM	#6
ChestersMom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bacliff, TX Posts: 947	Of course, I can't be sure, but your vet may be spacing them out to suck more office visit fees out of you. This happened to a lady I work with and since it's her first dog, she didn't know any better. Sometimes that can be to the dog's advantage if it's really small, but the vet should explain this to you before moving forward. You really have to have your ducks in a row these days before you hire a professional; know what is needed, when it's needed, and the variations of the service. My advice is, ask a LOT of questions, no matter who you're dealing with. If they don't like it, there's someone else down the road who may know more and be willing to share with you. Knowledge is power. Best of luck to you!

10-16-2006, 09:38 PM	#10
Lacy's Mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 3,065	The maternal antibodies a puppy receives from its mom kill the vaccine so it is worthless. We don't know exactly when the protection received from the mother weakens enough to make a vaccine work (produce the antibodies against the disease) that is why we give a series of vaccines. The majority are saying a vaccine given at 6 weeks only interferes with the next vaccine so you should wait until a minimum of 8 weeks for the first one. Then follow with one at 12 weeks and another at 16 weeks. Lepto and Corona, Giardia, and Lyme are not recommended because the reaction and adverse effects outweigh the good. Bordatello is recommended only if you board your dog or show your dog or other means by which your dog is in contact with a large amount of other dogs. Most say to space the vaccines 3 or 4 weeks apart and to give the last after 16 weeks of age. So if yours had one at 6 (breeder's fault, not vet), then the 9 week was appropriate, followed by one at 13 and another at 17. That way you could at least avoid one vaccine. Never, ever give Lepto or Corona. I'm glad your dog did so well with it, but I'm not sure I would want to chance either vaccine again since the adverse reaction is so high. Corona has never even been proven to be effective and dogs over 8 weeks cannot even contract Corona. The Lepto portion only covers about 5 of the 50 strains out there and is only effective for 6 months anyway. You are right in questioning your vet, please read these articles and there are 1000s more just like them available written by vets and then find a vet who is more concerned about your dog than his pocket book!!!!!Overvaccination leads to allergies, cancer and many other ailments. http://www.sagekeep.com/vaccines1.htm http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...vervaccination http://www.petresource.com/Articles%...n_protocol.htm http://www.petresource.com/Articles%.../texas_vet.htm http://www.petresource.com/Articles%...ts_rethink.htm http://www.petresource.com/Articles%...vaccinosis.htm http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...vervaccination

10-16-2006, 11:50 PM	#11
MyTrixie143 Mom to 6 Beautiful Furkids Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,409	I think it is different with each vet. One of the vet's here require three sets of shots and if they are atleast 12 weeks old when they get their third set of shots, then they don't need anymore until next year. So if you got their shots at 6, 9 and 12 weeks old, then you woulden't need anymore shots until next year with this vet. Their rule for a rabies shot is that it can be given anytime as long as they are over 3 months old. Another vet in the same county, requires 4 sets of shots and here is where they get you. If you don't come in by the three week intervals, you have to start the series of shots all over again. So if you got their second set of shots at 9 weeks old you would have to come in when they are 12 weeks old to get their third set of shots. If you are late by a week and get them done at 13 weeks old, they make you start the shots all over. This is overkill to me. Not only are they over vaccinating but they are also taking your money by doing this. But for the majority of the vet's here, they only require three sets of shots. You just have to be careful with certain vets and really check them out and ask alot of questions. __________________ A dog is a furry person! http://www.dogster.com/?300866 Tracey and the gang DestinyHarmonyScamperGracieLillieKiwi Hershey Peppi

10-16-2006, 11:55 PM	#12
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	Definitely trust my vet completely - as far as all my dogs shots go...... Please be aware - that all the shots another dog gets may not be appropriate or necessary for your dog. Many shots are routine - but many aren't..... Many shots are given if you live in certain areas where certain diseases are more prevelant -- etc. For the same reason - some shots are given oftener or in stronger doses in some areas than they might be in other areas..... It's your vet's job to keep up to date on all of this...... Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.

10-17-2006, 03:50 AM	#13
ladygodiva7 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 37	Thanks so much! I really appreaciate everyone's input. I can tell you which shots he's had so far and that may help others to know whether I need to go in and get more. Here they are: 6 week - Distemper Adenovirus type 2 - Parainfluenza- Parvovirus Vaccine (by breeder) 9 weeks - I don't remember, have to find this one out. 12 weeks - Corona, Distemper Parvo LA, Giardia, Rabies, Bordetella 15 weeks - Distemper Parvo LA, Lyme They want him to come in next week for his 18 week shots which would include the distemper Parvo LA Which has the lepto (they don't have it without) and a lyme vaccine. I live in the city in a condo so he has no exposure to any real forest so I don't think that he would need the lyme shot but I don't know if other dogs around here may have come in contact with it and could contaminate the area.

10-17-2006, 10:32 AM	#15
Gizmo0719 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Riverside California Posts: 75	Originally Posted by ladygodiva7 Thanks so much! I really appreaciate everyone's input. I can tell you which shots he's had so far and that may help others to know whether I need to go in and get more. Here they are: 6 week - Distemper Adenovirus type 2 - Parainfluenza- Parvovirus Vaccine (by breeder) 9 weeks - I don't remember, have to find this one out. 12 weeks - Corona, Distemper Parvo LA, Giardia, Rabies, Bordetella 15 weeks - Distemper Parvo LA, Lyme If anyone else can list them like this it would really help!!! This way i know what kind of shots he is suppose to have..........PLEASE THANKS YT __________________ ARI from Gizmo MY