2007-05-14 06:37:14 · 8 answers · asked by karthi k 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Talk to you breeder if you have one, and to your vet.
2007-05-14 06:41:03 · answer #1 · answered by keezy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The breeder should have his first series of shots and wormings done already by the time you get the dog. Make a vet appointment as soon as possible after actually obtaining the dog to be sure there are no obvious problems. At that time, the vet can set up a schedule with you for the remaining boosters.
A healthy puppy shouldn't need any other medical supplements. Just lots of appropriate safe toys to play with and chew on; a good, quality food and fresh water to eat and drink; and lots and lots and lots of attention and trianing from the new owners.
2007-05-14 13:45:06 · answer #2 · answered by Pythoness 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All puppies should start their vaccines at 8 weeks of age, as this is when the immunity derived from their mothers starts to wane.
Dogs should not require supplementation, and indeed too much or the wrong kind can be harmful to them. A high quality dog food contains all the nutrients they need. They should be on puppy food until about a year to 18 months old and adult food thereafter.
Chalice
2007-05-14 13:51:08 · answer #3 · answered by Chalice 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Same as any other breed of dog.
They should get their first Parvo shot 7 days after the last time they nurse, and then no sooner than two week intervals after that.
A quality large breed puppy food will have all the supplements in it that the dog needs.
2007-05-14 13:46:10 · answer #4 · answered by tom l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My puppy was 12 weeks when he started his first vaccinations. Don't let him wait too long to go the vet - make sure he's been dewormed. We almost lost our puppy at 9 wks because the breeder didn't de-worm him. Your vet will know for sure. But SOON!!
2007-05-14 13:42:01 · answer #5 · answered by mebewee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first set of shots should be given at 8 weeks. You will then have two more sets to get (all are approx. 4 weeks apart). The rabies shot should be given at 16 weeks.
2007-05-14 13:41:52 · answer #6 · answered by cindy_lou909 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your vet. The sooner the better. Had one of those guys once, lovely dog. You don't want to loose him to Parvo,,,, one awful way to die...
2007-05-14 13:41:59 · answer #7 · answered by April 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they should get their first shots around 12 weeks old.
2007-05-14 13:42:49 · answer #8 · answered by JUST ME 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋