my west highland terrier puppy?

Question

my west highland terrier is 9 weeks old is it to soon for him to have his first vacciation and how much do the vacciations usaully cost.

Answer 1

Ring your local vet. Different vets use different vaccines & it depends on the type used what age it is given. They'll also tell you how much it will be. (Varies from area to area)

Answer 2

Your puppy should have had a his first set of shots at 6 wks of age then two weeks after that or depending on the vet and what they want to do for the vaccinations and when they should be done.
Costs of vaccinations vary, it really depends on the vet you chose I would just call some vets to find out what they charge for vaccinations.

Answer 3

puppies need several vacination. so it is not to soon. if you talk to your vet they will be able to get you a list of which ones you need and when to get them. In most Pet Smarts there is an animal clinic. You can get insurance though them and it doesn't really cost much and it helps you down the line. If there is not one in a petsmart where you live the Hospital is called Banfield. You can probably look it up on line also.

Answer 4

no its not to early and you realy should of taken him to the vet when you got him to let the vet check the pup over and its around £50 depending on the vet and if i was you open a bank account for the dog and pay in the amount that you would to insure the dog that way if you have a problem that money is always there for vet bills and if you dont use it then its a saving that you would of given away to someone else i think insurance is a load of rubbish as you still have to pay the first £60 and they only pay a bill if they think suit so save the money and its always there for you to use on dog no question asked

Answer 5

Cost varies by location and what diseases are being vaccinated against. Usual vaccine protocol starts at 6-8 week and is boostered 4 weeks later x2 (ie. at 12 and 16 weeks) Don't overlook booster- it is NECESSARY not optional for protection.

Answer 6

You really need to start getting him his shots, but don't get him around other dogs or take him to a park until he has had all the shots there are a series of three he will need, if you take him to a park he could get Parvo or some other puppy aliment. So wait until all shots have been given.

Answer 7

60 to 100 dollars...So your not early....

What is vaccination ?

Vaccination is the process by which we can protect your dog against some of the most serious dog diseases, by giving injections as a puppy and by "topping up" the cover with the all important annual boosters.

In addition, dogs can be protected from most forms of "kennel cough", a distressing but not usually fatal disease, contracted during boarding, at dog shows or classes, or simply from exercising your dog in the park.
What is in the vaccine

The injection vaccine contains five components.

1) Parvovirus

This is an extremely unpleasant dysentery type of disease. Affected dogs are profoundly depressed, vomit, have abdominal pain and pass large amounts of foul smelling, bloody diarrhoea.

When we see cases, prompt and aggressive treatment is the only hope of a cure and most estimates give only a 50% chance of survival. The mainstay of treatment is replacing the fluid loss by intravenous drip, whilst the infection runs its course. It is not uncommon to give more fluids than the whole body weight of the the patient during treatment. Those dogs lucky enough to survive, take a long time to recover, fully, as they lose a tremendous amount of weight.

2) Distemper

This is one of the oldest dog diseases known and is still to be found in virtually every city in the UK. Usually, dogs start with a runny nose and eyes and have a cough. Later on they develop vomiting and diarrhoea. If they survive, they can go on to develop thickening of the foot pads (this is why distemper is sometimes called hard pad), and damage to the teeth, which become yellowed and are lost, prematurely. The most sinister long term consequence of distemper, in those dogs who survive, is the damage to the nervous system which can lead to fits in later life. In my experience, most of the older dogs presenting with fits are those who have not been vaccinated or where the annual boosters have been neglected.

3) Infectious hepatitis

This disease attacks the liver and can be rapidly fatal. Even prompt and aggressive treatment often fails to save an affected dog.

4) Leptospirosis

This is a bacterial disease spread by the urine of affected animals and carrier animals such as rats. The disease affects and can be spread to people and is extremely unpleasant. It is often called Weil's disease.

The disease attacks both the liver and kidneys and in some cases dogs die within a few hours of going down with leptospirosis. Dogs who survive often have kidney scarring, leading eventually to premature death through kidney failure.

5) Parainfluenza

This virus accounts for some dogs affected with "Kennel cough" syndrome. The hepatitis part of the vaccine protects against adenovirus 2, another virus involved in "kennel cough".
"Kennel cough" vaccine

In addition to the partial cover included in the normal injection vaccine, there is a specific Bordetella vaccine, the organism thought to be the main culprit in the "kennel cough" disease.

This vaccine is given as drops up the nose and gives six months' protection. It is often done before boarding or before the dog show season. Ideally the vaccine is given at least 14 days before the anticipated risk but even five days before will give good protection.

This is given, in addition to the normal injections, sometimes at the time of a booster but it can be given alone. Please ask for further information.
When do I vaccinate my dog?

Normally, we vaccinate puppies from eight weeks of age.

We can give an extra temporary vaccine at six weeks of age to high risk puppies. Please ask, if you are worried. In addition, we offer a free check up to apparently healthy puppies under vaccination age and we can discuss whether your new puppy needs this extra protection

Puppies normally receive two vaccinations, the second one being two weeks after the first, or at ten weeks old, whichever is the later.

Adult dogs who have had no vaccines or where the boosters have been neglected receive what we call an "adult starter" This comprises two injections, given two to six weeks apart and this will bring the protection up to scratch.

Answer 8

I am sorry but if money was a problem for you , you should have thought of that before you got the dog.
prices vary by vets and states. And vaccinations could be the least of your money problems. I have walked out of the vets office with a bill for over a grand for 1 visit. I paid it. over 800 for another I paid it. and 3 weeks ago over 400 I paid it.

Answer 9

I'd wait 3 more weeks. the cheapest so far is Pet smart. £45 for the 2 injections that your puppy will need

Answer 10

You must have him vaccinated as asoon as he is not allowed to breast feed or two months old. If not, you are risking the pup's life because you may get some disease from the streets with your shoes. Prices? Sorry, I'm not in the US.