She's a 6 week old chihuahua. I'm giving her her shots. But, when should she go see the vet???
2006-10-04 05:40:08 · 16 answers · asked by sarahmarie0525 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I would take her in soon just to have the vet check her over and make sure there are no life threatening birth defects and things of that nature. She should have her shots at 6, 9 and 12 weeks. Make sure these are quality shots and not the feed store or pet store kind. Good luck and enjoy your new baby!!
2006-10-04 05:51:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
6 - 8 weeks is a good time to make her first appointment. That will let the vet feel her over, and take a good look at her and make sure she has nothing wrong that escapes the average careing eye, check her stools for worms, and go over the vaccination scheduel you are using.
By 4 months most states require a rabies vaccine, and you will need a vet to do that.
It's also good for her socialization to meet new people, and if you are worried about transmissable diseases, carry her in.
2006-10-04 05:45:08 · answer #2 · answered by Dr. Max 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Arent they suppose to go to the vet for their shots? I believe as soon as possible so you can get her checked out. and make sure she is healthy. They need to do a puppy physical i believe. My Yorkie went to the doctor at 4 weeks old. Hope i helped even a little.
2006-10-04 08:08:37 · answer #3 · answered by four2love 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first appointment should be the day you are bringing your new puppy home. Some people think these visits are just for 'shots,' but as you can see in the description of the visits below, these office visits cover a lot more than vaccinations.
Please read the listed link as it will help you, when you go, (O:
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1740&articleid=875
2006-10-04 05:56:18 · answer #4 · answered by pinkpiggies336 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ASAP, the puppy needs to be evaluated by a vet to rule out any disorders, blood abnormalities/worms etc. Then you can put the dog on the heartworm pills and set up a regular appt. That way you have a printed document regarding vaccinations etc. for your records.
2006-10-04 05:48:29 · answer #5 · answered by Kit 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She should go to vet to just be checked over properly wormed at six, nine and twelve weeks. The over the counter wormer doesn't normally get all of the worms, and all puppies are born with worms. She really needs to go at 12 weeks to get her rabies vac. In most states you have to be certified to give these shots.
2006-10-04 05:48:26 · answer #6 · answered by tractor girl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since you're giving her shots, she still needs to go to the vet to be tested for worms, so the sooner the better. Please don't worm her her with an over the counter medication. It is usually ineffective, and doesn't work on ALL kinds of worms.
2006-10-04 05:47:36 · answer #7 · answered by HDB 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As soon as possible, with your shot record. bones teeth and coat amongst other things should be checked before you have problems. This way your vet can note changes.
2006-10-04 05:49:41 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why do you have a 6 week old dog? It's unhealthy mentally for the dog to be removed from the mother before 2 months. Wow. take her now.
2006-10-04 05:41:35 · answer #9 · answered by crazypantsmcgee69 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I would suggest a visit asap. It will help get her used to being at the vet and also be able to check for heartworms, etc. You cannot get heartworm meds without having her tested first or it will kill her if she has heartworms. Best wishes.
2006-10-04 05:45:37 · answer #10 · answered by makeitright 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋