when should puppies get there first shots? and when is it OK to take them away from there mothers?

Question

should they be at leat 6 weeks?

Answer 1

There first shots should be given to them between 7 and 9 weeks. They will be given a Distemper, infectious hepatitis, and parvovirus shots. Puppies need to be with there mothers for 8 -10 weeks. They need to be completely weaned off of their mothers milk. Hope this helps.

Answer 2

Well we always recommended keeping them with the mother until 8 weeks and then give vaccines at 8 weeks. At 6 weeks they are still getting antibodies from the mothers milk so shots at that age can help but arent as effective as they are if you wait two more weeks. The protection from the mother starts decreasing about 7-8 weeks so thats why we recommend giving the first set of shots at 8 weeks before their antiboides are too depleted and so it helps boost what antibodies are there. I would recommend 8 weeks for both weaning and first vaccines, but I know a lot of breeders give the shots at 6 weeks. That is kind of your call. I wouldnt give away/sell the pups until they are 8 weeks old just to make sure they are old enough to be on their own. Good luck and I hope this helps.

Answer 3

Puppies should not get any vaccinations under the age of 7 weeks..8-9 is better.Vaccinations given under 7 weeks of age interfer with natural immunity.It can suppress immune systems, negate the vaccination as well as the natural immunity thus leaving the puppy more suseptable to the very diseases it is suppose to help against and it can cause problems with vaccinations in the future.

The current protocol for vacciantions is as follows:

8-9 weeks distemper/parvo/canine hepatitis/adenovirus-2

12 - 14 weeks repeat above

16 -18 weeks repeat

20 weeks or older rabies vacciantion

No puppy/dog should receive the coronavirus vaccine or the giardia vaccine.

Not all puppies/dogs should receive the lepto vaccine..it depends on the risk of exposure in the area.

This is the protocol and recommendation as set forth by the AAHA/AVMA and all 27 vet schools.


Also they can't go to new homes until they have at least completed their 7th week and in some states it's 8 weeks.

Answer 4

pups should be at least 8 weeks old when seperated from their mama. What kind of dogs are they? Smaller dogs need to stay longer.

8 weeks is ok, but 9-12 weeks is better because the dogs really start bonding with their littermates at this age. They learn how to interact with other dogs.

Ask the vet for info on shots. I think if they are 6 weeks they should have had some shots by now.

Answer 5

In areas where parvo cases are high, puppies can be given a parvo only shot at 5 weeks.

Your vet will be your best resource in making a vaccination schedule for the puppies based on the occurance of certain disease in the area, and on whether or not mom was up to date on shots when she got pregnant.

As far as leaving mom, pups should be no less than 8 weeks old. In many area it is actually illegal to sell a puppy under 8 weeks.

Answer 6

I'm sorry but 6 weeks to still to young for the pups to leave their mother. In our state it is illegal for pups to either be given or sold before they are 8 weeks old. 2 weeks makes a hugh difference in the pups over all development and they really need the 2 weeks to get bigger and healthier.
I always bring my pup to the vet at 6 weeks for their first shots. I deworm at 4 weeks.
If you want to be a responsible person and a good breeder then hold your pups until they are 8 weeks old.

Answer 7

I would say about at 7 or 8 weeks old at this point they are most likely eating soilds. I would get them started on shots and dewormer soon after, but wouldn't recommend doing the shots yourself. Find a good vet

Answer 8

They should get their first shots when they are 6 weeks old. That including deworming and parvo/distemper. Those shots have to be given 3 times and at certain intervals. I would get rid of the puppies at 8 weeks. My hubby is a vet tech and we have puppies right now too. They are 6 weeks and getting thier 1st shots on Wed. So please get them ASAP if they are 6 weeks so they dont get parvo.

Answer 9

My puppies don't leave the mommy until they are sold. I never separate them..If she wants to get away from them then she does do that..but I never take the puppies from her. Towards the eight week she will sleep away from her puppies due to their little teeth hurts. Other that that she lays with them and still take care of them

I agree with Goldengal..8 weeks is a good time, by then they are eating on their own have their shots and wormed.

Don't take the puppies away from mommy she will know when it is time.

Answer 10

i could propose 12 weeks. My domestic dog became taken remote from its muddle and mom at 8 weeks and he or she doesnt truly understand a thanks to act round different dogs and he or she would not understand even as she's hurting us. i imagine she needed some more suitable time to interact with her muddle.