2007-09-06 18:53:43 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
It's a good idea to have your pup checked out immediately, especially if you got if from a breeder, or store (aka puppy mill).
You want your vet to give the puppy a clean bill of health, before bonding with the pup and in case there is some unforeseen issue that needs to be addressed with breeder/store.
2007-09-06 18:57:18 · answer #1 · answered by raticals.com 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Usually the breeder and pet shop will have the puppy vaccinated before the purchase, but if they are a stray or being given away by an owner that doesn't want them, the chances of them having had their shots are slim. You should always go for a checkup anyway just in case he has any problems and so you can get situated with a good vet that will remind you when his next checkup is (should always take them in regularly if you're going to be a good parent).
2007-09-07 02:02:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a good idea to have the puppy checked by your vet soon a you get it home. They will give it an examination for ear infection's worms parvo, etc and its then that you start the shots for rabies, distemper, parvo etc. The vet can find any abnormalities in the dog. It's to you and your puppies best interest to get a clean bill of health or to find problems early in the pups life .
2007-09-07 02:04:57 · answer #3 · answered by redd headd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You want your pup to live a long and healthy life, don't you? You have to take him to the vet for a checkup and get shots to protect him from nasty things like the Parvo Virus. They will give him worm medication. You will have to take him 3 or 4 times to get all the shots he needs over the first few months of his life. He will need yearly checkups and booster shots. You have to have him on heart worm medication, once a month. You should provide flea control to keep him comfortable.
A pup is not a toy! It is a major commitment. They become part of your family and have to be treated as such. If you get sick you go the the doctor, if the pup gets sick you take him to the doctor.
The facts of life. You are taking another life into your hands and you have to the best for it.
2007-09-07 02:46:03 · answer #4 · answered by Tin Can Sailor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is a very good idea to take your pup to the vet for its 1st puppy check-up. They will give it any necessary shots, check it for worms, and see if it has a heart murmer, or anything like that. They will look it over and make sure that it has a healthy start in life.
2007-09-07 01:57:52 · answer #5 · answered by ajwebb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep ... and a pup's first-year vet-expenses are considerable. The pup will need a series of vaccinations and tests. The vet will be monitoring his growth and general well-being. Then, a few months down the road, there's the spay/neuter surgery. It ain't cheap. But, it's necessary.
If you're getting a puppy, his first year will be expensive. But there is no substitute for adequate vet-care.
2007-09-07 02:21:40 · answer #6 · answered by * 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After you buy a puppy you can bring him into the vet and where I live they do it for free and they just do a simple checkup, check for worms, and give the first shot.
2007-09-07 01:57:57 · answer #7 · answered by thisiswhatisay! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, bring him in. They will give him shots and fecal exam. Some doc's have a puppy plan. You pay one fee, they set you up on a schedule for vists until your puppy gets all his shots. They also watch for problems with growth rate and for any common malformaties that a particular breed may have tendencies for.
2007-09-07 02:03:14 · answer #8 · answered by Chalgal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes your pup needs to see a vet for a check up, shots, fecal exam and worming. He will need to go about 3 times, 2-3 weeks apart for his booster shots.
2007-09-07 01:59:09 · answer #9 · answered by Nekkid Truth! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES!you need to bring him or her to the vet for a vaccination or a health check.
2007-09-07 01:57:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋