The picture in my id is of my lil puppy, 17 week ol husky Butterball, he has just recovered from parvo and I am now terribly anxious and concerned when it comes to anything regarding him, its now been 10 days since he came from the hospital, my regular vet told me to bring him in this coming wednesday for his next doseof vaccination, today is saturday, however, his ICU vet in the 24 hr hospital where he stayed told me not to have him vaccinated until 4 weeks passed, I am now really confused as to when to have him vaccinated? he has had 2 shots of vaccination already and this would be his third, but since he just recovered, i am really anxious about exposing him to any kind of virus again, to add to this i get 2 conflicting advises from 2 vets, can somebody please tell me when i should take him for his next shot? please dont ask me to confer with the vet, as you can see, they themselves are conflicting in their opinions, i need some really sound advice from somebody experienced?
2007-06-02 11:52:25 · 9 answers · asked by vstya 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
ANybody whose pup had parvo and after recovery took them to get their vaccinations? can somebody please help me out, thanks a lot and its deeply appreciated.
2007-06-02 11:53:24 · update #1
By my experience, the 24 hour vets are not the best vets. I only take a dog to the 24 hr vet here when all other choices have been tried first. One of our dogs almost lost a leg due to gross negligience during a c-section, where the IV caused major nerve damage. Call and ask other vets what they would recommend. Do not rely totally on the 24 hour vet. True, they did bring the dog thru a horrible disease, but still they are not experts.
2007-06-02 12:09:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, calm down. I did a paper about parvo in puppies and older dogs. Parvo is not easily treated and since he recovered from parvo, I give kudos to you and your puppy! You should just be very careful. Follow your vets instructions and try not to take him out as much. Give him some exercise inside the house. When you take him out, make sure he does not eat anything. Also, clean up his feces. Make sure no other dog it's eat because parvo infected dogs shed the disease through their feces. Keep him clean and make sure that your house gets a thorough cleaning. Parvo attaches itself to inanimate objects such as carpet and chairs. Things like that. I think that's all that I can tell you.
Get many different opinions from vets around here. Call in to save money and see what they say. If you don't trust your vet, than switch to someone else. I'm sure everything will work out. Google "vaccinations in puppies recovering from parvo". It should bring up some scholarly articles.
I give my kudos and my wishes!
Best of Wishes to Butterball!
2007-06-02 18:59:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The general rule of thumb is every 4 weeks. But since he's already contacted Parvo he may need it sooner. Check with other vets in your area. Always a good idea to get another opinion if there are conflicts or confusion.
2007-06-02 18:57:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would follow the specialists recommendation and not get him vaccinated for at least 4 weeks. If you vaccinate a dog who already has a weak immune system you are setting yourself up to have a dog with health issues in the future. If your dog is staying in the house, and is only making trips outside to go potty (and you keep him away from other dogs and their feces)... then there is no reason you can't wait the 4 weeks for the vaccinations.
Good luck, and hope your puppy feels better soon.
2007-06-02 18:59:20 · answer #4 · answered by Jocelyn7777 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your regular vet what the ICU vet said and ask him to call the ICU vet and confer on the best thing to do. Any good vet will want to hear the opinion of a specialist. Don't be afraid to speak up and say you are getting conflicting opinions!
2007-06-02 18:57:39 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've probably seen a couple of hundred parvo cases in the 20 years I've been a tech. When they are fully recovered, eating well, gaining weight, normal stool, we recommend continuing vaccines 2 weeks later. Your first vet is closer to being right. He needs to finish his series to protect him from other diseases (he won't get parvo again--his body is full of immunity against it right now). I'm glad he survived--its a 50/50 chance!
2007-06-02 18:57:59 · answer #6 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's Butterball !!!!! How cute is she!!!
I'd go with the ICU vet and go with what he says. He treated your baby and he would know best as to when she should get her next shots.
Just call your regular vet and reschedule the appointment. Or bring her back to the ICU vet for her next shot. Totally up to you.
2007-06-02 18:59:33 · answer #7 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What I would do if I were you, Call the ICU vet, ask him to send over by fax or mail all info concerning your Husky to your REGULAR Vet. Let him look it over and then talk to him about what they told you, and what he is suggesting you should do about his vaccinations. Good Luck!
2007-06-02 19:07:44 · answer #8 · answered by nc_debi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been a dog breeder for 11 years and give my own parvo shots .You shouldn't give your pet another parvo til at least two weeks from the last.Some Vets give two weeks apart,and some give 4 wks. apart.It is very safe to give two weeks apart,but not safe at 10 days apart.
2007-06-02 20:03:32 · answer #9 · answered by Help 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋