ok the vet i took my puppy to told me my puppy needs to be over 4 lb to get his shots and the poblem is hes a tea cup chihuahua plus i need to get his shots before wed becuase i need the shot record and a leter from them so he can travel out of the country pleace help
2007-06-01 11:44:09 · 7 answers · asked by me 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
my pupy is 4 months old and 3lb
2007-06-01 11:57:17 · update #1
Try a new vet, seriously, that's ridiculous, some breeds don't ever reach 4 pounds, lol.
I wonder if that vet refuses to vaccinate young pups of any breed, it's just strange, we vaccinate anything over 6 weeks.
Good luck :)
2007-06-01 12:04:23 · answer #1 · answered by jennyjenblah 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to do a searchfor a vet that knows how to take care of the small breeds i have a full grown 2 pound pom and a 2 1/2 pound chi they have both had allthere shots. i haven't found anyone though that can get them fixed as teh anesthesia can kill them.
Just so you know there is no such thing as a teacup chi. tehy are normally suppose to be 5-8 pounds yours is a runt.
you should have nutrical as these small dogs can get sudden sugar drops especcially on a long trip tehy can die form a sugar drop. Ask a good vet about this problem.and is it safe for the pup to travel
good luck.
2007-06-01 18:50:32 · answer #2 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your puppy is 4 months old and healthy, it may be possible to give a reduced shot. If you have a local vet school, go there and talk with them. Thye usually have a clinic that can either help you out or explain things in more detail.
2007-06-01 19:05:44 · answer #3 · answered by hanksimon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is your dog otherwise healthy? Is he over 6 weeks of age? If so you need to find another vet because usually dogs are vaccinated at 6-9 weeks.good luck
2007-06-01 18:50:17 · answer #4 · answered by Alicia G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How much does your dog weigh now? You could try feeding him more often, or you could ask the vet for helpful tips on fatting your chihuahua. If that doesn't work, and it's not possible by wednesday, you could leave him with someone, unless its 100% necessary that he comes. Good luck in your fattening process!
Gaby =D
2007-06-01 18:49:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Many chihuahuas don't get to be over 4lbs! Vaccinations are usually based on age. I would get a second opinion.
2007-06-01 20:18:31 · answer #6 · answered by greyfluffykitty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if he's not big enough to get his shots there's not much we can do about it. You'll either have to cancel the trip or leave the dog at home.
2007-06-01 18:48:05 · answer #7 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋