when should a puppy get his first shots then what weeks does he get his 2nd and 3rd?

Answer 1

According to the American Animal Hospital Association, puppy shots should start between 6 and 8 wks.
http://www.aahanet.org
They are given a DA2PP , not a DHLPP.
All 27 vet schools in the US are following this new protocol and have since 2002. Also , after the puppy and 1 yr shots, dogs are going 3 yrs between shots.
If you read Wisconsin University, shots are not needed that often.
http://svmweb.vetmed.wisc.edu/articles/68/5/39
http://www.news.wisc.edu/releases/8413.html

Answer 2

4 weeks , 8 weeks , 12 weeks and 16 weeks. Most people do not have their puppy at 4 weeks old so this therory goes "astray" If you start at an odd time after 8 weeks, just make sure there is atleast 3 weeks between vaccines. This is standard. But most places say 4 weeks in between, becuase it equals about a month and is easier to schedule and have the client remember. The first 3 vaccines should be Distemper vaccines (with Parvo) depends on your vet what the distemper includes...and sometimes the difference in the breed. AT the 16 week visit a Rabies and Distember should be give. This is not set in stone. Allot of hospitals will give Rabies at 3 months old. Some wait till the 16 week vaccine, just because of convienince for the client. But it is all dependant on when the last vaccine was, and how old the dog is...Don't for get De-worming medication! Should be done ever 2 weeks!!! Your vet should send you home with some with directions. It IS also important to check a stool (poop) sample when the vet recommends. This can pick up a variety of internal parasited puppies can carry and some can be transmitted to humans, especially kids....

As per last post...again it depends on your vet, and what vaccines are given. Certain components in certain vaccines should DEFINATLEY NOT be given any younger than 6 weeks, and even some people differ with that...It JUST DEPENDS. EVERY VET IS DIFFERENT...

I personally agree with the above post...I would never vaccinate a 4 week old, but It is done....uuugggg

Answer 3

No sooner than 6 weeks. A puppy should never be away from it's Mom sooner than that age and while nursing, they are receiving immunities from the Mom. The smaller the breed, the longer they should stay with their Mom. A puppy needs to continue with these shots every 3 but no more than 4 weeks later, until the puppy is 16 weeks of age. I have seen puppies continue with an additional one after that because their teeth help to determine their immunity maturity and sometimes they should have that extra booster. After that, a rabies shot at 4-6 months, another in one year, then every 3 years (some states have different laws and different vaccines lengths). DHLPP (frequently called their distemper booster) is done annually after the puppies initial series. Other shots are according to region or choice. There is a nasal drop or shot for kennel cough if you are ever going to board the dog, bring to obedience training or some groomers require this also. Lyme's vaccine is separate and only truly needed if you live in an area where ticks are located and / or protection is desired.

BTW - DHLPP is a 5 in one shot, protecting the pup from 5 different diseases. The vaccine protects against distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parainfluenza and parvovirus. the reason they need a series of shots every 3-4 weeks is because puppies grow so fast that their immune system "forgets", so to keep them protected, these are done in a series.

If a dog is adopted and no history of the DHLPP is known, a series of two is given.

Answer 4

a puppy should get his first shots at 5 weeks and then at 8 weeks then 4 weeks later till the puppy is 20-22 weeks of age, after the last shot they should get the rabies with the last shot. after that it will be once a year.

5 weeks
8 weeks
12 weeks
16 weeks
20-22 weeks + rabies
these are the ages of the shots that should be given at. after the rabies is given you will have to give it again in 1 year and after that rabies is good for 3 years after the first rabies shot.
good luck on your pups

Answer 5

First vaccines are done at 6-8 weeks. Then every 21-28 days thereafter until the series is complete, usually at 14-16 weeks. Rabies is done at three months or later according to law.

You never vaccinat a puppy before 6 weeks, and certainly not 4 weeks.

Answer 6

Generally a pup should have it's first shot at 6-8 weeks old. Then a month from then and a month later. To be followed by a booster when the dog is one year. Then annually. All shots (But Rabies) can be purchaced at a farm store. Just be sure you fully understand how. It's alot cheaper but it takes courage.

Answer 7

I always took my puppies to the vet immediately after getting them at six weeks. If they need to be dewormed or other health issues addressed then it can be done. The vet can give you a schedule for his/her shots. The good news is, shots only need to be done once a year, after the initial first year. Good Luck

Answer 8

Hola! Actually, the first day I got my schnauser he was 9 weeks old and just seperated from his mother the day before. I'm almost positive he got them then........And about I guess i'd say 4 weeks later the next shot and then another 4 weeks later again....I'm not sure about his 3rd and 2nd but I'm almost positive about his first one.
-Lauren
P.S. He was in a shelter they were going to put him to sleep so I guess they didnt bother.....(Don't worry hes alive!!)

Answer 9

about 4 weeks and ask vet about the other 2