Are there any downsides to getting my puppy's rabies shot done at 12 weeks old?

Question

Given some recent difficulties with critters (bats in my house), my vet would like to move up the date in which my puppy gets her rabies vaccine. Normally she said she'd do it at 16 weeks, but now she wants to give it to her at 12 weeks. She's 11 weeks old now. Are there any negative consequences to doing this? What are the downsides? Could this potentially hurt her or mess with her development (physically and psychologically) at all? I hope not! :) THanks for any help with this question.

Answer 1

First off, the advice beccadawrecka gives is highly irresponsible. Rabies vaccine is mandated by law, but if your dog were to catch rabies, it would be a death sentence. There is no holistic practitioner in the world that can prevent a dog from getting rabies.

Vaccines in general are good for animals because it prevents some very nasty diseases and when I worked at a vet's some years ago, I had my share of experience in caring for animals suffering agonizing deaths because their owners were too blambed stupid to get the vaccines. I call it animal abuse. That being said:

RABIES SHOTS

The first rabies shot is usually given between 12 and 20 weeks of age. Most vets pick the middle number of weeks to do the shots, but your puppy will be fine.

BTW: To get rid of bats getting into house and attic you need a one-way flap valve. You can learn how to do that at: http://www.batsnorthwest.org/exclusion.html

Answer 2

OK first off listen to your vet. Getting a dogs rabies vaccinations at 12 instead of 16 weeks will not endanger the dog the only thing it increases risk of is the side effects of the vaccinations, i.e. runny nose slight fever and cold like effects. And that is not even guaranteed to happen. I live in the woods and I get all the dogs vaccinated a 4 months. I have never had anything worse than a runny nose for a day or two. It will not mess with her development as the injection has nothing to do with that. All in all do as the vet thinks is best and know that others of us have done and will continue to do this very thing. It will be fine, hope this helps.

Answer 3

Vaccines…Good Medicine or Bad Advice?
by Russell Swift, DVM
Homeopaths have referred to vaccine induced problems as "vaccinosis" for decades. From my experience and that of others, I say without reservation that many chronic diseases are caused by vaccinations. I often find that a health problem began shortly after vaccination. I am certain this is no coincidence. Fortunately, homeopathy can help. Unfortunately, vaccines are a BILLION dollar industry and vets make a large part of their income from them. Despite the new findings, there is no move to reduce vaccine use. Most use the excuse that they don't want to be sued should an animal become ill. Another rationalization is that some pets are not protected despite vaccination therefore, it is best to vaccinate every pet to be safe. If vets knew how much damage they were doing, I believe most would change. There is too much power and money promoting more vaccines. Vets are inundated with sales people, advertisements and marketing materials telling them how important and lucrative vaccines are.

Answer 4

I'm guessing the puppy is not truthfully "aggressively" biting, however that it is simply going via dog mouthing. Puppies discover their new atmosphere with their mouths due to the fact that they do not have arms. The approach I bought my boy to give up used to be at any time when he bit me or any individual else in the course of play or interplay, the individual could get up, very firmly say no, and stroll clear of the puppy and forget about him for one minute. This teaches the puppy that biting outcome in lack of awareness from their individuals, that's mainly a puppy's favourite factor. Also maintain bones and toys near to hand to maintain the dog preoccupied and busy. Also well process with take a seat and down already, you could have a wise puppy and are for your method to being a pleasant instructor!

Answer 5

Hmmm...I would do what my vet says. If you have bats in your house (and it's a well-known fact that bats carry rabies), it would be better to go ahead and get her vaccinated now. You wouldn't want to end up with a dog who has rabies or even worse YOU! You or your dog could die a very slow, painful death!

Answer 6

I wouldn't recommend it and if it were my pup, I wouldn't do it! Like any other mammal, bats can carry rabies - but usually DON'T. Keep your pup in a secure plastic airline crate at night covered with a mesh netting and supervise his every free moment on-leash to be sure he doesn't come into contact with any of them. That's what you should be doing for housebreaking anyway.

And have your attic (or wherever the bats' dung is) cleaned by a professional with HAZMAT experience. Bat guano can be extremely toxic to sensitive individuals - even causing permanent blindness.

Answer 7

Maybe there is increased risk of side effects. My pup had to have hers at 12 weeks so that she could be flown to me and my vet said it was fine, but that the effectiveness of rabies vaccines in dogs that young wears off over time (as with their other vaccines, which is why they have to have boosters while they are pups) and she will need it again after 16 weeks. I say its worth the risk.

Answer 8

none at all as with the pips high immunity system with the shots, it would protect your pup. no vet would do anything that could harm a dog or animal. they can be sued and lose their license to practise. your in safe hands. i've had many dogs which by law have to be 8 weeks for sale or to give away. you can get the shots at ten weeks. it won't hurt the dog as it has a very good immune system that builds up.

Answer 9

You're usually not supposed to get a puppy it's rabies shots until it turns 6 months old. That's what my vet told me, when I took my dogs in to get their yearly shots.

Answer 10

It messes up the puppy's immune system and they can develop serious allergic reactions.