Do any of you give your dogs their shots yourself?

Question

I do. I have a couple puppies and there is a place called Mitchel's Veterinary supply and they sale the shot kits for puppies. They cost $8.00 for each kit. The first time I had a friend do it, because I was to chicken to do it myself. With their second set, I did it myself and it was a piece of cake. Can anyone tell me if there is any difference of giving the shot yourself vs. the vet doing it, besides the cost difference?

I know where to give it. Right in the skin in the back of the neck.

As for you, the one saying I shouldn't have puppies. You don't know what you are talking about, so stop trying to preach.

Answer 1

I have given my dogs and cats their shots myself. I purchased the vaccine from my vet, who pre-loaded it into syringes for me. It is cheaper. In my state only licensed vets are allowed to give rabies shots, so I can't purchase that vaccine. If you are comfortable giving the injection, go for it. There is no difference other than cost.

Keep in mind that usually when a vet gives shots, they are also giving a general exam. So just be sure to check your dogs over. Regular brushing is a really good way to catch something abnormal quickly.

To the other people who posted answers: She didn't say she was breeding puppies, she said she HAS puppies. No one said that it has anything to do with people dying - they just pointed out that there are more puppies than there are available homes. And to the moron who thinks they all get a home, pure or mixed-breed: why don't you come visit the shelter where I work at around 8:30 on a Monday, Wednesday, or Friday? I DARE you!! You will see for yourself all the unwanted, unclaimed dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens that are euthanized because there are more pets available than there are people to give them a home.

Answer 2

The only thing that you have to worry about with other shots is how they were handled. The vet that I work for will send the vaccs back if they were not handled properly or were warm when they receive them (shots HAVE to be kept cold or else they will not be effective), and I am pretty sure that many places that sell vaccines do not really care about it (I actually saw vaccs on a shelf next to the dog collars at the TSC in the city that I live in). I always take my dogs to the vet for all of their vaccs because I have proof that they received them and if they had an allergic reaction to the shots the vet is right there to help. Also, certain vaccines are no longer recommended (like coronavirus) due to the fact that they are not that common and the vaccine causes more problems than it helps, and some may not be necessary (I do not like to over vaccinate).

Answer 3

Actually it is no longer considered a good idea to give vaccinations in the scruff..too many problems with tumors. Also giving vacciantions yourself is not really a good idea..there is no way to know if they have been handled or stored properly, if they are outdated, if they've been mixed properly and even if they are given properly. Also if your pet has an adverse reaction to them you are out of luck. In addition to this the drug companies that make the vaccines will not guarantee them if your pet gets sick or has a bad reaction to vaccines given at home. Another downside most kennels, doggie day cares, vets etc will not accept owner given vaccinations which means your pet would need to be vaccianted again by a licensed vet..which of course means over vaccination. In most states it is also against the law for anyone other then a licensed vet to give a rabies vacciantion.Another downside is that a pet that is not healthy should NOT be vaccianted..although your pet may act/appear to be healthy he may have a problem brewing..only a vet upon exam before giving the vacciantion can be sure that your pet is healthy enough to be vaccianted.

Answer 4

Nope, we do it and so do several breeders I know. I also do not over vaccinate my dogs like the vets push. My dogs go for yearly check ups and if they are sick. The only shot my vet gives is rabies because of state laws, but other than that my dogs received their first series at home and distemper.

Answer 5

A lot of people give their own dogs shots and the dogs get exactly the same thing they get at the vet's for a tiny fraction of the cost. As long as your dog still gets his annual exam, there's not a thing wrong with giving shots yourself.

Answer 6

Well, today my dog was vaccinated. Here in Brazil the government lets it free however only for a day "Vaccination's Day" for Dogs and Cats. My father forgot carry my dog and we paid a vet today. Here we pay R$20,00!!!!! And you are complaining of $8,00! We aren't sure we can do it alone. We didn't try.

Answer 7

There's no difference. My dad used to give our dogs their shots all while I was growing up. He would actually get the stuff at the Pharmacy. You actually may can even save a little and purchase them on the internet if you browse around.

Answer 8

Well, you and the vet might give it in different areas. Also, the vet may either combine the shots or administer them separately.

Answer 9

as long as you know where to give the shot there is no difference other than price , i would give mine their shots but i am to nervous about sticking them and i just can't do it but the important thing is that they get their shots, and keep records of all their shots and wormings , good luck

Answer 10

I give my dogs their shots besides the rabies shot. I have to take my dogs to the vet for that because they do not sell the shots around here. other then that i give them their shots...

Dont listen to the moron that says people should not breed dogs. because people are dieing. Can someone explain to me what someone who's dog has puppies have anything to do with people dieing everyday?

If the person can take care of the puppies then its all good. and plus most pure breed and even some hybrids are given away or sold before they are even born.