I am a nurse & know how to give injections, however I have never given puppy shots. Do the vaccinations I get at the feed store have EXACTLY the same things in them that the vet gives? If the pups seem totally healthy should I just do it myself? I want to take them to the vet to get a regular 6 week check up, but would prefer to do the shots at home.
What do you suggest??
2007-07-26 19:07:08 · 21 answers · asked by calinurse22 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I actually asked my vet the same question. He told me where they get their shots from and said that if I was comfortable doing home shots it would be fine. He did caution me that some places that sell the puppy shots sell shots that are questionable - could be old, could have gotten exposed to heat (which kills the necessary stuff), could contain unnecessary medications, or could be just all around low quality.
Because he told me where they got the shots they use there, I was comfortable enough to go and get that shot. Administering the shot to the puppy is not a big deal at all. It's easy, quick, and a LOT less expensive. I have never had a dog have a bad reaction to the shots, and have only seen a couple instances (not with my dogs), where a lump remained in the skin until all of the medicine disbursed.
2007-07-26 19:30:15 · answer #1 · answered by Sashua P 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
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I am a nurse & know how to give injections, however I have never given puppy shots. Do the vaccinations I get at the feed store have EXACTLY the same things in them that the vet gives? If the pups seem totally healthy should I just do it myself? I want to take them to the vet to get a regular 6...
2015-08-06 02:10:18 · answer #3 · answered by Lana 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a vet tech, I do give my puppy shots at home. It helps prevent my pups from being exposed to a vet office and all the nasties in it, since I have a vet come to the house to do the first check. The only thing that you are not allowed to give at home in most cases is rabies vaccine. As far as what to use, If you have more than one puppy, and you need to give the whole series, I'd suggest you get the vaccines from a vet supply, like Valley Vet Supply or the company that used to be New England Serum. (Has a new name now) I'd avoid any that have leptospirosis vaccine mixed in, as that is the ingredient most likely to cause allergic reaction. I personally recommend Duramune. It is among those favored by vets.
2007-07-26 19:17:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
As a former vet tech who has given my dogs many shots, Yes, by all means do it. It sounds as if you realize they still need to have routine vet checks. Vaccines are very easy to give. If you get Fort Dodge brand then you are buying exactly what the vets buy. You will want the DHLPP-C if you plan on taking your pup out in public I also suggest getting the Bordetella vaccine (Kennel Cough). This can be nose drops or a shot.
The vaccine goes sub-Q between the shoulder blades. If you pinch the skin tightly for a few seconds before injection it will dumb down any pain.
2007-07-26 19:55:25 · answer #5 · answered by anon 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Go ahead and do it at home. My mother is a nurse and used to raise dogs, and she taught me how to give shots. The stuff (at least in my area) is the same at the feed store or the vet. Just watch out for the lepto, that can be dangerous for pups, however I'm not an expert on it. we just wait until we feel their old enough to handle it. It's more expensive at the vet and I wouldn't take my new puppy to a vet where tons of other animals have been without at least a few shots under his belt.
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2016-04-15 00:50:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Feed stores and many large pet stores have the same vacs and needles . You can get info of either Intra muscular or sub epidural just by asking which is appropriate for each med that is required for the inoculation.Pet co and other on site clinics will not give it up,so call around and find a owner friendly store . I think it`s best that you as an owner take the control .I do and I owna ferral cat. She doesn`t trust to many people and I don`t like subjecting her to strangers any way. Lot`s a luv JC
2007-07-26 19:28:17 · answer #8 · answered by rely-honestly&help 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes, I vaccinate my dogs/puppies & horses myself. It does cost me a lot less, and I'm not exposing my animals to anything contiagous at the vets office. I don't buy vaccines from the feed store I order at atozvetsupply.com. I vaccinate my puppies wuth Duramune Max. I do take them to the vet for their rabies vac(must be give by a vet in my state). My puppies also recieve vet checks at 6 weeks.
2007-07-26 19:32:02 · answer #9 · answered by redneckcowgirlmo 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The one and only time I will agree with backstronger. I get the vaccines from my vet and do it at home for about $5 -$6. I not only do my dogs, but all of my families pets as well. I've never had any problems in the 10 years I've been doing it.
However, if you have never given injections before, have your vet show you how.
2007-07-27 01:20:38 · answer #10 · answered by Pom♥Mom Spay and Neuter 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋