what are these three injections?????????
2007-03-08 21:35:26 · 9 answers · asked by jame_football 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
it is infact the vaccinations, my puppy is 11 weeks old!
2007-03-08 21:51:06 · update #1
Your puppy in fact only needs two injections, though four of them are advisable.
The first is Rabies, which will boostered first in one year and then every three years after that.
The second vaccination is called DHLPP-CV. This vaccination contains: Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parvo, Parainfluenze, and Corona Virus. This will need to be boostered twice more in appx three-week increments.
The other two shots your dog could have are electives, but advisable. One is Lymes vx. This should be given if he is going to be hunting or running in woodsy areas that he could be explosed to ticks.
The fourth vaccine that is also optional is called Bordetella commonly known as "kennel cough". This actually is given intranasally. If you ever take him to puppy classes or a boarding kennel, this will be recquired by that facility. If he is going to be around other dogs at the lake, dog park, etc. it is also a good idea to have this.
I have my dogs vaccinated for all four of these things, however if your guy is little its not advisable to do them all at once as they can make him sick. Your vet will answer any questions about the additional vaccine and whether your dog will need them or not.
2007-03-09 03:18:14 · answer #1 · answered by reblcwgrl 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your vet is correct. By current AVMA/AAHA protocol a puppy only needs a series of 3 vaccinations:
8-9 weeks distemper/parvo/canine hepatitis/adenovirus-2
12 -14 weeks repeat
16 - 18 weeks repeat again
20 weeks or older a rabies vacciantion
One year from date of last vacciantion a booster is needed then not again for 3 years.
It is also advised by the AAHA/AVMA that ALL dogs do NOT need and should NOT get Lepto, lymes, kennel cough (Bordatella) and parainfluenza. Need depends on risk of exposure in your area.
It is advised that NO dog get Coronavirus or giardia vacciantions.Neither of these vaccinations are needed by ANY dog ever.
This protocol is not only the AAHA/AVMA protocol but also the one for all 27 vet schools and the Veterinary Cancer Association.
Giving more then this is over vacciantion and can tax the immune system. It has been well studied by several of the top vet universities, a major drug company and by Dr. Jean Dodds (learn more on her site) and Dr. Ron Schultz that vacciantions should only be given to puppies in a series of three and that vaccinations should NOT be given yearly. All vets in the US have been given AVMA/AAHA protocol and have been advised to change their way of thinking, unfortunately some vets refuse to comply thus endangering pets with over vacciantion. Be aware of the vets who do NOT adhere to the recommendations and current protocol.
Do NOT give vaccinations to ANY puppy under 7 weeks of age. By AVMA/AAHA protocol puppies should NOT be vaccianted under 8 weeks of age. Vaccinating under 7 weeks interfers with natural immunity and it also lowers the immune system..it can actually make a puppy more susceptible to the very disease the vaccination is suppose to protect against. It can also cause problems with future vaccinations.
2007-03-08 22:57:58 · answer #2 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If these are puppy shots they come in a series of 3 because they must be less stong for the young. In One year you have to a booster & every yr after that . These are for distemper, parvo & several others all in one . Rabies can not be given till the dog is older , one shot that will last either 3 years or 5 years.
2007-03-08 21:46:04 · answer #3 · answered by laurie w 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My vet gave my shi tzu four shot. he gave them two weeks earlier than most vets. he said the last was to make sure that everything was covered. he did say most vets only give three but he likes to give four because that way he knows that there immune system has not been compromised in that last week.
Defiantly ask about kennel cough immunisation because you never know what dog has been exposed to what and with so many strays running around you just can not guarantee that your dog will not come in contact with a dog that has been exposed even when you are just out on a walk with him.
2007-03-08 22:11:42 · answer #4 · answered by samantha p 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well like any pup you should have 5 sets done which are called booster. they include (distemper. corona,parvo. lepto and parinfluenza) and when the pup is 4 months another booster(5way) and the rabies. the vaccs should be done every 4 weeks and and then after that they can be done once a year. if you take your dog to a kennel, park, or a daycare facility then you will need to get the bordatella vaccs done & should be done every 6 months to protect against kennel cough. i breed golden retrievers and i do my own vaccs and i always give the new owners all the dates of when the pups need to be done again. shots should be done at these ages: 6weeks,8weeks,12weeks,16weeks,&20weeks) with the last set they should have the rabies and bordatella shot done as well. starting at 6 weeks gets their body ready for the rest that they will need. it doesn't hurt to give the shots that close together.good luck
2007-03-09 05:47:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
3 injections of what? Vaccination? medication for some illness?
If its vaccination, it would depend on the vaccination status of its dam. You'd need more than 3 if its just a pup .
what age is your lab anyway? Previous vaccinations should be recorded on its health and medication card, if you were given one.
2007-03-08 21:40:11 · answer #6 · answered by justine d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it does........... the vaccinations protect your puppy from the deadly diseases that cause fatality in dogs and puppies. After the series of these shots you need to get a yearly booster shot and also do not forget the pup will need rabies shot also
2007-03-08 23:32:06 · answer #7 · answered by badgirl41 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For standard immunization the three would cover Rabies,Distemper and Parvovirus.
Ask your vet about immunizing for Kennel Cough as well as I would feel that it is far more likely your dog would encounter this than any of the other three in a relatively disease free environment.
2007-03-08 21:51:01 · answer #8 · answered by bearbrain 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO NO NO! your dog will need regular updates throughout its life. i'd double check, but i think my dog got more than three vacs the first year. call around and check with other vets! better safe than sorry! alot of pet ailments are airborn!
don't forget to heartworm and other worm test too! parasites can kill your dog just as quickly as any other disease!
happy, healthy Lab to you!
2007-03-09 00:27:34 · answer #9 · answered by bearfox_traders 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋