I just bought a 9 week old puppy, will you answer a question or two for me please?

Question

He's had his first shots and wormers, at what age will I get him his seconds? Honestly, I forgot to ask the breeder, silly I know. There was just so much going on.

Within the last 3 hours, his nose has began to run a bit. Should I just make him a vet appointment, or is there a home treatment available?

Thanks for your time.

Thanks guys, I can't help but worry. lol. Guess that's normal when getting a pup.

*laughs* Guess I should have mentioned he's a pug, so he's always snorting. I couldn't tell if he was wheezing or not.

Answer 1

Your puppy will need to complete a series of three shots. He's had the first, so you need to get him in for his next round 3-5 weeks from the first vaccination, and again 3-5 weeks after that.
He will need a rabies shot at 4 or 5 months. You should also start your puppy on Heartgard and your vet will discuss any other important vaccines with you during your office visits.

I don't think you need to worry about the nose running a little bit. Please keep an eye on him and look for symptoms like his nose running more, not longer, just more amount. If his eyes look red around the edges or he develops a sneeze then bring him in for a check. Puppies can catch colds like we do and since he's had his first round of shots it is most likely nothing serious.

Deworming- Purchase dewormer, such as Evict, or get it from your vet. Follow the dosing directions your vet gives or what the bottle says to give for his weight. You should deworm your pup every 10 days for the next 2-3 times, then 14 days apart for the next 4 times, then once a month until he gets to about 6-7 months. All puppies have worms and deworming at regular intervals will kill worms at all of their stages.
After that your vet will most likely recommend a deworming once a year, but most adult dogs have no problems after that.

You also need to look into dental care and start training your puppy to get it's teeth brushed by gently rubbing his face, muzzle and teeth so he gets used to the contact. In a couple months you can begin regular dental care.

Congratulations on your new puppy!

Answer 2

A bit of a runny nose isn't much to be concerned about. If he's weezing, coughing or having trouble breathing then you should definitely take him to the vet. You should have been given a card with a list of the shots he was given and the dates they were given on. If you weren't given a card, you can contact your vet or the breeder by phone and ask them either the dates he was given his shots ( your breeder should have those records if they running their business right) or contact your vet and explain that he's 9 weeks old, had his first shots and when you need to bring him in for the second. I'm not sure so don't quote me but i think it's like 12 - 14 weeks. Anyway, ringing the vet or breeder is definitely your best option.

Enjoy your puppy.

Answer 3

Don't worry, all the excitement of getting a puppy can take your mind off the more important things ;) If he's 9 weeks old, he should get his second round of shots when he is 10-12 weeks old and then again when he is 14-16 weeks old. He needs to be wormed every 2 weeks until he is 16 weeks old. He should also be treated for fleas and ticks. I recommend Frontline, it;s the best you van buy.

If you're really worried, you can take him to the vet for an appointment but unless there are other symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, shaking, runny eyes etc.), you don't need to.

Good luck and I hope you have a lot of fun with your new little Pug!

Answer 4

If you just got him from a breeder... you need to take him to a vet right away. Take him to one that the breeder does not know. It's like getting a used car... you spent money, you need to make sure you got what was represented. Your dog already has a health problem... a runny nose on the first day home isn't a good sign. Either you have a bad allergen in your house or there is a pre-existing sickness that he got at the breeder. Your vet will be able to tell if it's a cold or allergy.

Answer 5

After purchasing a puppy from a breeder, it is always advisable to set up a "well puppy" check-up with the puppy's vet. The vet will look at the records you got with the puppy and set up the schedule for shots. The vet will also listen to the puppies heart, check hips and eyes and condition of the puppies skin. You will get your schedule set up. Generally, by four months old the puppy will have all of its shots.

Answer 6

You should take him to a local vet along with all his papers showing what shots etc he's already had. The vet should see him when he's well and have a file on him before anything happens so she'll know him a bit and have his records.

Answer 7

I would take him to vet to get checked out. We've bought dogs that had worms and little things like that. The vet can tell you the schedule for his shots. As far as the runny nose i would say its the pollen. I've got a headache from it right now.

Answer 8

huh I have a 5 month old puppy and she has had all her shots and dewormers. You should call your Vet and set up an appointment for rabies, kennel cough, worms etc..
As for the nose running, its due to the weather.. my dogs nose does that often when the temp changes.. its normal.

Answer 9

you should make him a vet check up appointment,even tho many breeders are very careful.but the new puppy can have kennel cough.plus it always good to make sure that the puppy has diseases

Answer 10

You will need to get set up with a vet anyway so go ahead and take him. It will heap ease your mind about his health, plus if he is getting sick, you can help him sooner. Good luck.