When do I get my puppy his first shots, and after his first set, do I need anymore?

Question

Also I was wondering about de-worming,Ive heard you get that done at 2 weeks and at 6 weeks, which is right? Can I just get him de-wormed when i get his regular shots? My puppy is almost 3 weeks old.
Thanks alot!

by the way for the people who are being completely rude, the puppy IS with his mom, I am the owner of the mom, and they are both fine. All I was wondering was about the shots, so dont get all upset about something that has nothing to do with it. Obviously I would not have a 3 week old puppy without its mother!!

Answer 1

They should get their first set of shots at around 6 weeks old and then their second set around 30 days after the first and the third 30-60 days after the second. I have had vets say different times but those are approximates and they will usually get their rabies shot with the last set of shots although some vets will not do the rabies until around 6 months old. I guess it depends on what school they went to. LOL. As far as worming goes they should be wormed at 2 weeks old, hen again at 3,4,6,8 and 10 weeks old. If you think puppy still has worms consult your vet.

Answer 2

Puppies need to be dewormed at 2, 4, 6 & 8 weeks of age along with their mom.

The first vaccinations start at 8-9 weeks of age and consist of distemper/parvo/canine hepatitis/adenovirus-2.

Unless your puppy is at a high risk of exposure to lepto, parainfluenza,lymes and bordatella (kennel cough) vaccination is not recommended.

Do NOT vacciante for coronavirus, giardia or adenovirus-1...these are NOT recommended for ANY puppy/dog by the AAHA/AVMA or all 27 vet schools.

Do NOT give more then the 3 series which are 4 weeks apart, doing so is over vaccianting and can cause a lot of harm and is totally unnecassary.

Do NOT vaccinate before your puppy has completed his 7th week, but be aware 8 weeks is much dafer and better.
Under 7 weeks interfers with natural immunity and can suppress immune system. It can make the puppy more suceptible to the very illness that the vaccine is meant to protect against.It also can cause problems with vaccines later on.

Here is the vaccination protocol:
8-9 weeks, distemper/parvo/canine hepatitis/adenovirus-2
12 - 14 weeks repeat
16 - 18 weeks repeat

20 weeks or older rabies vaccination

One year from date of last vaccination repeat then no more for 3 years (make sure to check your state laws since unfortunately some states still require yearly rabies vaccinations)

For now don't worry about your puppy he is still getting immunity from his mom.

For more info on vaccinations go to the AAHA site or to Dr Jean Dodds site. Also if you can get a copy of the Whole Dog Journal November 2006 issue.

Answer 3

I brought my puppy home at 6 1/2 weeks old. She had been wormed at two weeks ,three weeks and 5 1/2 weeks. She had her first shots at six weeks at the kennel. I took her to the Vet as soon as I could, they said her next shots would be at 9 weeks and 12 weeks. You should take a stool specimen with you when you go to the Vet. so it can be checked out for worms.My puppy had round worms. That can make them have diarreha.

Answer 4

Generally 8 weeks, 12 weeks, 16 weeks and then again at 20 weeks. At 20 weeks they also get their rabies shots. My dog got worm medicine from the vet at the 12 week age and then she was given it every two weeks for a month and then once a month until 1 year. Now she takes it every two months.

Answer 5

My first question is why do you have a puppy that is almost 3 weeks old?? Where is its mother?? That is entirely too young to be away from its mother....mothers provide much more than just feeding....bite inhibition being one of the most important.... I would advise a worming now and again at 6 weeks but you really should have the pup seen by a vet. Vaccinations begin at 6 weeks and should be repeated every 3 weeks until he/she gets her rabies shot or has received 4 rounds. Some vets go every two weeks but the latest recommendations are 3 weeks apart.

Answer 6

I read your question then I had to re-read it. What are you doing with a 3 week old puppy? Do you have it at home with you now??? I seriously hope not. This puppy is very, very young to be away from its mother. It still needs to nurse from it's mother so it can grow to be health and strong. The breeder should worm the tiny pup at 2 weeks old not you! This pup cant even see properly yet, never mind the shots you need expert advice on how to keep it alive to reach 6 weeks old. Do you have any clue on how to feed it properly to keep it alive??? It is very clear you have no clue at all. Bring this pup back to it's mother and then when it reaches 8 weeks old then go and get the pup to bring home. In the mean time read on how to properly take care of a puppy.

Answer 7

your puppy will need a whole series of shots his first year

mine is 14 weeks and has already received 9 vaccinations
and is going in next week for more.

you need to see a vet - the vet will put your puppy on a schedule and i don't know what you're feeding it but your vet will give you a puppy formula (not a store forumula) for the pup

i'm not sure how you got such a young puppy,
but you really shouldn't be raising a 3 week old pup if you don't have a clue about dogs.

Answer 8

That puppy is WAY too young to be away from its mom. I'd love to know how you ended up with one so young...and why you haven't already been in touch with a vet. A puppy is a huge investment...don't think you just need to get one set of shots and be done with it. They need LOTS of shots, especially when they are puppies. Then there are boosters every year. I easily spend $1000 in veterinary care each year on my two healthy dogs. I hope you know what you're getting yourself into. Good luck!

Answer 9

Shots in my area start at 6 weeks. Afterwards I had to take mine in every two weeks until his rabies shot. Please get his full vacinations on up till his rabies shots. This way, he will NEVER get distemper or parvo. These are terrible diseases that pups can get and it causes alot of suffering and death. They wormed my pup every time I took him in for his shots until I got her on heartworm preventative.