i dont know if i should get a puppy?

Question

because is it too much?Like im scared if i get on will it get parvo and die??can i prevent parvo?

Answer 1

No, don't get a puppy.

Answer 2

Parvo is prevented easily with a series of shots (in Parvo prone areas like mine, the pup may need the shot every year for life but in some areas just the puppy shots are needed - your vet will know the risk in your area). Please do not get a puppy if you have doubts about your ability to handle one. They are very hard work. I have been a puppy raiser for guide dogs for the blind for many years and it is STILL hard. Also, puppies grow into dogs and they are a commitment of maybe as much as 20 years.
Puppies (and most pets) are also incredibly expensive (I just spent 10 grand dealing with an allergic reaction in my 18 month old dachshund). Consider whether you have the funds to care for a pet before buying one (vet bills, training, food, leashes, collars, bowls, toys, treats, boarding, grooming - all run into big money). Consider your lifestyle (how often are you at home, do you vacation often, do you own or rent, is there access to a yard or not) all of these things play into whether a puppy (or even a dog) is right for you. I'm not saying that you should or shouldn't get one - only that you need to make sure you know what you are getting into.
If you choose to get a puppy, look at the local shelters and rescue organizations first and if none are available next look for a reputable local breeder. DO NOT BUY PUPPIES ONLINE OR AT A PET STORE as they are generally from puppy mills and will frequently have terrible health problems later in life because they have not been carefully selected for good genetics.
Good luck making a big decision!

Answer 3

If you are not 100% sure whether to get a puppy/dog,please don't!
A dog is for life,that means, on average 12-15 years!
Puppies can be vaccinated against Parvo,( yes it IS preventable) and various other diseases,if you follow the rules,don't take it out till he/she has had ALL shots,your puppy will be safe. Parvo is just ONE dangerous diseases puppys and dogs can get,you MUST vaccinate against ALL!
Please consider getting your puppy from a shelter,there are hundreds that need homes,you will be saving a life!! Don't forget to spay/neuter as well!!!

Answer 4

I highly recommend getting a dog from a shelter, about 1-4 years old. It will be MUCH easier to handle than a puppy. There is a vaccination for parvo.

Answer 5

I got my puppy when it was only 8 weeks and now he is 10 months. They have to get a few shots and are not allowed to mix with other dogs for a while or at least mine wasn't until the vet told us he could. But it also would depend if the dogs in your neighborhood are healthy or not.

On the plus side, puppies are SO CUTE and it's better because it's true that you can't teach an old dog new tricks I taught my puppy tricks when he was about 2-3 months and he remembered them the day i taught them to him! Puppies may ruin your house but from the love they give you it's worth it!

Answer 6

There are shots to prevent parvo and all kinds of other puppy diseases. Before you decide to get a puppy make sure you are financially able. Best of Luck!!

Answer 7

Have you ever taken care of a puppy before? Dogs are a lot of work if you want to be a good owner to it. You have to walk them everyday, and the vet bills are expensive. You also have to train and discipline them too so they can be emtionally well adjusted. It helps if the whole family is in support of a dog and everyone commits to taking care of it. But realize that an animal is not some cute thing that when your bored of it that you can ignore and leave in the corner. Or spend time with it at your convienence. Please really think about how much it takes to really own a dog; the vet bills, the food bills, the time it takes, etc..

Answer 8

The dog won't get parvo if you get it it's shots. Just remember you get a dog they live for a long time. If your a renter it will make it hard for you to move. You will have vet bills and food bills. It really is quite a responsibility. It is good you are thinking it threw. Also if you are a homeowner insurance companies have strict lists of what types of dogs are acceptable.

Answer 9

Puppies and dogs are like children - they need a lot of time and attention, vet care (which can get expensive) - but they are worth it!

A puppy will pee and poop in your house, chew up almost everything imaginable, it will cry and bark, you will have to teach it manners and spend time exercising, playing and grooming it. The first year of having a puppy will be expensive - you have to go to the vet multiple times for booster vaccines, spaying/neutering, etc.

You take your puppy to the vet and have regular check-ups with vaccines (DHPP - to protect against parvovirus). Here is an informational link.

Answer 10

GET A PUPPY! PUPPIES ARE THE MOST CUTEST THING ON THE FACE OF EARTH! I JUST GOT A PUPPY...... ABOUT 4 WEEKS AGO. HE'S PERFECTLY FINE. JUST TAKE YOUR UP TO THE VET. THEY WILL GIVE SHOTS FOR PARVO. DOGS ARE THE BEST THING IN THE WORLD...... TRUST ME, YOU WON'T REGRET IT!

Answer 11

If your unsure, don't get a puppy. Volunteer at the animal shelter or pupsit a friends dog. Having a dog requires attention, time, training, money, love and tons of research into what your getting yourself into.