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patsie1 · 09-05-2008, 06:50 AM

Calla is 13weeks old. When is she due for her rabies shot? The vet said she is due but I read online that its to be given to puppies at 16 weeks. Who is right?

chachi · 09-05-2008, 06:51 AM

Mine got theirs at 4 mos

Ellie May · 09-05-2008, 06:57 AM

The latest your state law will allow (usually 16 weeks or 6 months).

But now I see you are in Nigeria, so what is the law there?

Sandysbabies · 09-05-2008, 06:58 AM

I can't remember how old Kayla was but I took her in yesterday for her Jr. check-up. I told the vet I wanted the shots seperated into two visits because I was afraid for her to have all of them at once. He said they never had any problems and only with puppies it was recommended to do them seperate. Kayla was 1yr. old in June. He said she would only be sore. She got up this morning and was playing with no problems. You might even call the breeder or another vet and check to make sure. Good luck with that baby.

patsie1 · 09-05-2008, 07:00 AM

I guess I would ask the vet why she wants to give her the shot at 3 mths old.

Ellie May · 09-05-2008, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Sandysbabies

I can't remember how old Kayla was but I took her in yesterday for her Jr. check-up. I told the vet I wanted the shots seperated into two visits because I was afraid for her to have all of them at once. He said they never had any problems and only with puppies it was recommended to do them seperate. Kayla was 1yr. old in June. He said she would only be sore. She got up this morning and was playing with no problems. You might even call the breeder or another vet and check to make sure. Good luck with that baby.

So many vets do give them all at once but I can tell you from first hand experience, it is not good to do it that way. Ellie has DHLPP-C and rabies in the same day. She had a severe reaction. It was most likely from the lepto but could be from the rabies. Now I don't know and I am faced with vaccinating her for rabies again next year... The AAHA has also expressed a little bit of concern about giving them all at once because each one requires an immune response and the immune system can be overwhelmed, so negation of immunity/no protection if one of the components didn't "take" can occur.

Mom to Hot Rod · 09-05-2008, 07:10 AM

I had been told 16 weeks. Maggie is due in another week which will make her 18 weeks.

Sandysbabies · 09-05-2008, 07:18 AM

After this mine will only get their rabies every 3 yrs. I know alot have said they have had problems, but thank God she did fine. Little wart has gained up to 8lbs. which that also may help. I am sure no expert but I wonder if the little tiny ones like 3 or 4lbs. have more problems. Kayla's parents weigh 4lbs. She is just a little piggie. Its really hard to know what to do. Hope everything turns out good for your little one.

patsie1 · 09-05-2008, 07:18 AM

Maybe its the state law though. I would find out from the vet. Peace and thanks all.

mscat · 09-05-2008, 12:29 PM

My understanding is that the Rabies shot is not given until at least 16 weeks. In California , there is a law . It is the only vaccine that is required for dogs to have. If they do not have it and bite someone, the dog has to be tested. It is done on the brain of the animal .
My Suzi had hers done at about 20 weeks. SHe did fine. the only thing she did was sleep for a long time.
Check you local State laws. Also, it is best to have the vaccine given separtely from any others. I do think it has to do with the size of the dog. AND if the dog has a sensitive immune system or allergies.

LDandPasquale · 09-05-2008, 12:31 PM

We went to the Vets two days ago..and he told us to come back in a month for Pasquale's rabies shot...he's 12 weeks now..so that would make it 16 weeks when he gets it.

patsie1 · 09-08-2008, 02:04 PM

Thanks everyone. I called in at the vet and they actually said they made a mistake with d date calculation. She s due at in 3weeks. Thanks a bunch !

lovespandp · 09-09-2008, 05:55 PM

4 months, I would wait until then. Esp if your baby is small. My yorkie had some reactions to the vaccines. And with my 3 mo old he had a reaction to evey vaccine that he has had so I am going

to do his rabies at 4 months! It wont hurt to wait

CupofDog · 09-09-2008, 06:00 PM

I waited until my little one was 5 months (she is full grown at 2.7 lbs) and still, she lost her hair on the vaccination site. Its been another five months and the patch of skin is STILL bald. I never want to vaccinate again!

anta76 · 09-10-2008, 08:42 AM

It depends on your state but it should be between 4mths and 6mths.

09-05-2008, 06:50 AM	#1
patsie1 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: nigeria Posts: 30	Rabies shot Calla is 13weeks old. When is she due for her rabies shot? The vet said she is due but I read online that its to be given to puppies at 16 weeks. Who is right? __________________ your neighbours as Calla loves Mummy

09-05-2008, 06:51 AM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Mine got theirs at 4 mos __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

09-05-2008, 06:57 AM	#3
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	The latest your state law will allow (usually 16 weeks or 6 months). But now I see you are in Nigeria, so what is the law there? __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

09-05-2008, 07:00 AM	#5
patsie1 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: nigeria Posts: 30	I guess I would ask the vet why she wants to give her the shot at 3 mths old. __________________ your neighbours as Calla loves Mummy

09-05-2008, 07:10 AM	#7
Mom to Hot Rod Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MD Posts: 10,908	I had been told 16 weeks. Maggie is due in another week which will make her 18 weeks. __________________ www.kissecollar.com Soft Cone Collars for Post-surgery and much more! 10% (non-food) - Discount code YT10

09-05-2008, 06:58 AM	#4
Sandysbabies YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,234	I can't remember how old Kayla was but I took her in yesterday for her Jr. check-up. I told the vet I wanted the shots seperated into two visits because I was afraid for her to have all of them at once. He said they never had any problems and only with puppies it was recommended to do them seperate. Kayla was 1yr. old in June. He said she would only be sore. She got up this morning and was playing with no problems. You might even call the breeder or another vet and check to make sure. Good luck with that baby.

09-05-2008, 07:18 AM	#8
Sandysbabies YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,234	After this mine will only get their rabies every 3 yrs. I know alot have said they have had problems, but thank God she did fine. Little wart has gained up to 8lbs. which that also may help. I am sure no expert but I wonder if the little tiny ones like 3 or 4lbs. have more problems. Kayla's parents weigh 4lbs. She is just a little piggie. Its really hard to know what to do. Hope everything turns out good for your little one.

09-05-2008, 12:29 PM	#10
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	My understanding is that the Rabies shot is not given until at least 16 weeks. In California , there is a law . It is the only vaccine that is required for dogs to have. If they do not have it and bite someone, the dog has to be tested. It is done on the brain of the animal . My Suzi had hers done at about 20 weeks. SHe did fine. the only thing she did was sleep for a long time. Check you local State laws. Also, it is best to have the vaccine given separtely from any others. I do think it has to do with the size of the dog. AND if the dog has a sensitive immune system or allergies. __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

09-05-2008, 12:31 PM	#11
LDandPasquale YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Massachusetts/Florida Posts: 2,614	We went to the Vets two days ago..and he told us to come back in a month for Pasquale's rabies shot...he's 12 weeks now..so that would make it 16 weeks when he gets it. __________________ LD that's me and Pasquale "If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving is definitely not for you!"

09-08-2008, 02:04 PM	#12
patsie1 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: nigeria Posts: 30	Thanks everyone. I called in at the vet and they actually said they made a mistake with d date calculation. She s due at in 3weeks. Thanks a bunch ! __________________ your neighbours as Calla loves Mummy

09-09-2008, 05:55 PM	#13
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	4 months, I would wait until then. Esp if your baby is small. My yorkie had some reactions to the vaccines. And with my 3 mo old he had a reaction to evey vaccine that he has had so I am going to do his rabies at 4 months! It wont hurt to wait

09-09-2008, 06:00 PM	#14
CupofDog YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Washington D.C. Posts: 707	I waited until my little one was 5 months (she is full grown at 2.7 lbs) and still, she lost her hair on the vaccination site. Its been another five months and the patch of skin is STILL bald. I never want to vaccinate again! __________________ Roving dogs do not indicate the civilization or compassion of the society; they betray on the contrary the ignorance and lethargy of its members. -Ghandi

09-10-2008, 08:42 AM	#15
anta76 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: West Hartford CT USA Posts: 30	It depends on your state but it should be between 4mths and 6mths.