I have a 4 month old shih tzu/bichon who is due for her rabies shot next friday. I am getting a new puppy of the same breed tomorrow. Can the 2 puppies play together even though they have not been fully vaccinated? Or should they be kept away from each other until they get their rabies shot?
2007-02-02 12:26:04 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
As for my 4 month old puppy, she has had all her shots (including parvo) EXCEPT the rabies shot. And the new puppy has had its 1st set of shots.
2007-02-02 17:40:34 · update #1
yes but when they poop get them away from each other
2007-02-02 12:34:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
if the pup has not had its parvo shot since a pup can be carrier of parvo and it not be noticed at all till it can be fatal i would recommend keeping them a part till the pup has been given a parvo shot. rabie shot is good to have but i believe i could put them together and relax till i got them the rabi shot but soon. but parvo is real bad and can be deadly . i had a pup once and it seemed to be so good and healthy but all at once it started to act sick and throwing up and with blood init in a matter of 3 days my pup died over parvo. so please yes get the rabie shot and foresure the parvo shot.
2007-02-02 14:52:43 · answer #2 · answered by junbug 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs should have been vaccinated by the time they are 3 months. And, they should have had their rabies by the time they are 6 months. At least mine were.
2007-02-02 13:15:49 · answer #3 · answered by Topsy T 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They can't "catch" rabies from one another (unless one is rabid and bites the other), but if the new puppy doesn't have its DHLPP/C (the puppy combo vaccines) keep it away from your existing pup until it's received those vaccinations.
2007-02-02 13:19:35 · answer #4 · answered by Fetch 11 Humane Society 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They'll be fine as long as it's just the rabies vaccine.
2007-02-02 12:45:53 · answer #5 · answered by MasLoozinIt76 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would segregate them til they get the shots. My dog got parvo and it cost $300 for 2 days and a bunch of anti-biotics. Dogs can get parvo any time, it is NOT transmitted at birth-it's from walking in other dogs poo. The baby is the most at risk.
2007-02-02 12:30:58 · answer #6 · answered by dtwladyhawk 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes as far as I know, there is no harm in playing together. But I suggest you visit http://www.dogsvets.net and consult a Vet or breed expert for free
2007-02-02 15:53:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off check with your vet.
Second off, it is recommended that you keep puppies that are 3 months or younger away from other dogs, because the are more susceptible to diseases from other dogs.
Are you getting the 2nd dog from a reputable place or is it a puppy mill/pet store? If it is a puppy mill/pet store than keep them apart or better off hold off and getting that second puppy.
http://www.mypetnanny.info/pd/index.htm
2007-02-02 12:33:54 · answer #8 · answered by Kamah 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no they should not be mixing until after all vaccinations especially after one has had access to outside.
2007-02-06 06:19:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they haven't been exposed to rabies don't worry about it
2007-02-02 12:34:54 · answer #10 · answered by Larry m 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋