my dog had puppies, can i take them to the vet to get their shots already?

Question

my dog had puppies on december 1. so their over a month now. can they get their shots already. also, i wanted to spay my dog, how long should i wait since she just had her puppies?

Answer 1

Check with your vet what age they like to give first shots. I have my pups done at 8 weeks. You should be able to spay your dog now, but again, see what your vet says.

Answer 2

Your vet is not trying to rip anyone off. Puppy shots are given to keep up their immunity against disease. Many groomers and other places that give baths do require the shots to be current before they will allow dogs to be in their establishment. This is to protect the dogs that come in, plus (in the case of Rabies) the humans that are bathing the dogs. If you were going to give your dog his own bath, then the vaccines wouldn't have anything to do with that. A 3 month old puppy should have Rabies already given (we give that at 12 weeks) and 3 sets of distemper vaccines: one at 6 weeks, one at 9 weeks, and one at 12 weeks. Also recommended, depending on where the pup goes and who he's with, kennel cough, canine influenza, and lyme vaccine. Your dad may have misunderstood the vet, or the vet misunderstood your dad and thought you were having the puppy bathed somewhere besides home. Any time you (or your father) don't understand something the vet said, it is perfectly appropriate to call the vet and ask about it. That way you can clear up any misunderstanding and build a rapport as you help your puppy grow into a healthy adult dog. Make sure you also check on heartworm meds, flea meds, and deworming. vet tech

Answer 3

Puppies should begin their series of shots, along with deworming, when they're six weeks of age, although, deworming should start at 4 weeks.
You're vet will give you the schedule for the next set.
It's best for the puppies to nurse from the mama as long as the mama dog lets them, usually 6-7 weeks, as it builds their immune system. It's best to have food and water available for the puppies when they're 4-5 weeks old, to begin the weaning process, but it all depends in the size of the litter, and the size of the puppies.
After they're completely weaned, the mama dog needs to dry up before getting spayed, usually about two weeks.

Answer 4

Although I don't know about the shots, my advice on spaying the dog is to let her loose the weight she gained from being pregnant. We once spayed a cat right after she had kittens, and she never lost the weight. Also, be sure the puppies are no longer dependant on their mother, as she may loose her maternal instincts; having had puppies, this is unlikely, but it may still be possible.

Answer 5

The shots need to probably wait for about when the dogs are like at least 2 months old. Spaying should wait a little while too. Maybe a month or so...

Answer 6

call your vet, they will give you the info, but yes the pups can be vaccinated at this age, providing they are a certain weight and can be desexed once they are 8 weeks old and weigh 1kg. And yes the dog can be desexed, the sooner the better as she could go into heat again and she can't be desexed if she's pregnant.

Answer 7

I do shots at 8, 12, and 16 weeks. They are too young yet.

I would wait a bit before spaying your bit ch, she has had enough stress, give her some time.

Answer 8

puppies cant have their first vaccinations until 6wks. i would wait until the pups are old enough to eat food completely on their own w/out having to feed from mom. then get it done asap.

Answer 9

you can get the shots now and think again in 2more months not sure about the 2nd question though srry!

Answer 10

Here are the basic guidelines for new puppy health. Good luck!

Health

Your dog should see the veterinarian for a full check-up, shots and a heartworm blood test every year, and immediately if he is sick or injured.

Dental Health
While many of us may object to our pet's bad breath, we should pay attention to what it may be telling us. Bad breath is most commonly an indication that your dog is in need of a dental check up. Dental plaque caused by bacteria results in a foul smell that requires professional treatment. After a professional cleaning, the teeth and gums may be maintained in a healthy state by brushing the teeth regularly, feeding a specially formulated dental diet and treats, and avoiding table scraps. Your veterinarian can give you more tips on minimizing dental disease and bad breath.

You can clean your canine’s teeth with a dog toothpaste or a baking-soda-and-water paste once or twice a week. Use a child's soft toothbrush, a gauze pad or a piece of nylon pantyhose stretched over your finger.

Some dogs are prone to periodontal disease, a pocket of infection between the tooth and the gum. This painful condition can result in tooth loss and spread infection to the rest of the body. Veterinarians can clean the teeth as a regular part of your dog's health program. Find dental care at www.theDivaDog.com

Bad Breath
While bad breath caused by dental disease may not be too serious if caught early enough, some odors may be indicative of fairly serious, chronic problems. Liver or intestinal diseases may cause foul breath, whereas a sweet, fruity smell may be indicative of diabetes. If your dog’s breath smells like ammonia or urine, kidney disease is a possibility. Any time you notice your pet has bad breath accompanied by other signs of ill health, such as loss of appetite, vomiting, weight loss, depression, excessive drinking or urinating, schedule a visit to the veterinarian.

Fleas and Ticks
Daily inspections of your dog for fleas and ticks during the warm seasons are important. Use a flea comb to find and remove fleas. There are several new methods of flea and tick control. Speak to your veterinarian about these and other options.

Heartworm
This parasite lives in the heart and is passed from dog to dog by mosquitoes. Heartworm infections can be fatal. Your dog should have a blood test for heartworm every spring—this is crucial for detecting infections from the previous year. A once-a-month pill given during mosquito season will protect your dog. If you travel south with your pet during the winter, your dog should be on the preventive medicine during the trip. In some warmer regions, veterinarians recommend preventive heartworm medication throughout the year.

Medicines and Poisons
Never give your dog medication that has not been prescribed by a veterinarian. For example, did you know that one regular-strength ibuprofen tablet can cause stomach ulcers in a ten-pound dog? Keep rat poison and other rodenticides away from your pet. If you suspect that your animal has ingested a poisonous substance, call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center for 24-hour animal poison information at [phone].

Spaying and Neutering
Females should be spayed—the removal of the ovaries and uterus—and males neutered—removal of the testicles—by six months of age. Spaying before maturity significantly reduces the risk of breast cancer, a common and frequently fatal disease of older female dogs. Spaying also eliminates the risk of an infected uterus, a very serious problem in older females that requires surgery and intensive medical care. Neutering males prevents testicular and prostate diseases, some hernias and certain types of aggression.

For more on this important surgery, read our top ten reasons to spay or neuter your pet.

Vaccinations
- Puppies should be vaccinated with a combination vaccine (called a “5-in-1”) at two, three and four months of age, and then once annually. This vaccine protects the puppy from distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parvovirus, and parainfluenza. A puppy's vaccination program cannot be finished before four months of age.
- Rottweilers, Doberman pinschers and American Staffordshire terriers/pit bulls should be vaccinated until five months of age.
- If you have an unvaccinated dog older than four or five months, he will need a series of two vaccinations given two to three weeks apart, followed by a yearly vaccination.
- Do not walk your puppy or unvaccinated dog outside or let her walk or sit on the floor of an animal hospital until several days after her final vaccination.

Since laws vary around the country, contact a local veterinarian for information on rabies vaccination. In New York City, for example, the law requires all pets older than three months of age to be vaccinated for rabies. The first rabies vaccine must be followed by a vaccination a year later, and then every three years.

There are a variety of vaccines that may or may not be appropriate for your pet. Your veterinarian can tell you about them.

Please note, if your pet gets sick because he is not properly vaccinated, the vaccination should be given after your companion animal recovers.