Did your vet want to seperate the vaccinations into double appointments, or did he want me to pay for more Vet appointment visits?
2007-09-25 16:31:31 · 8 answers · asked by 結縁 Heemei 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Cause mine did
2007-09-25 16:31:58 · update #1
Puppies need several shots.
They get a combo shot (that includes Parvo), and a de-wormer at:
6-8 weeks
12 weeks
16 weeks
At 16 weeks they get a Rabies shot and started on flea and heartworm prevention.
A year later they get another combo, another Rabies, then they're good for 3-5 years.
You SHOULD NOT be charged another exam fee. Only for the shots (not over $15-20), and most vets have "puppy plans" that include all the shots, and a discount on the spay/neuter. Some plans offer discounts on the first 6 months of heartworm/flea prevention. Ask about it.
If you got a dog with an unknown vaccination history, AND the dog is older than 4 months. They should get 1 combo, 1 Rabies (given at one time, no need for seperate visits), then a booster in a year.
If the dog is younger than 4 months, they start the vaccine schedule from scratch.
Does this answer your quesion?
I could explain why all the shots if you want.
2007-09-25 16:45:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
What vaccines exactly?
I always have a dhppc done at 8 weeks and another at 16 weeks along with a rabies then. I don't have too many nor do I have them too early. The immune system has to be mature enough to give a good response for them to be effective. I never have a lepto or a da2ppc.
I never give ivermectin (heartguard) until after the dog reaches 2lbs which is about 4months old or even more for chihuahuas. I do put a drop of Frontline on each puppy from the time they are 5-6 weeks old. I never use a whole tube on any dog. Flea products are a major cause of seizures in dogs, so the less used the better.
2007-09-26 07:23:51 · answer #2 · answered by mama woof 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Since I work for a vet, let me say it could be both. But If you really trust your vet. He is most likely has your pets best interest. The reason for this is that some vaccines are strong and the pet might have an anafalatick reaction and could possible die from this. If you talk to the vet and ask. "If we break up the vaccines, Can I just be charged an office visit this time and just bring them in for just the vaccine when it is due" Hope this helps.
2007-09-25 23:37:21 · answer #3 · answered by Missy W 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
i have 2 papillons and when they were getting vaccinated i would have their vaccs split into 2 different visits. a lot of vets will recommend doing the same thing, because small dogs can have reactions to vaccines more frequently than large dogs.
2007-09-26 01:50:02 · answer #4 · answered by bob © 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my vet will do shots at one time.. he wasnt happy that I request to leave the lepto out of the vaccine tho.
Small dogs are prone to reactions, it really is best to do the shots separate.. if he has a reaction, you know if its to the rabies or the distermper/parvo that way. I always ask to leave the lepto and corono out, as those are the main vaccines the dogs have a reaction to.
2007-09-26 00:00:33 · answer #5 · answered by Nekkid Truth! 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have not had them separate the vaccinations into double appointments, but I have had them refuse to vaccinate puppies because they were under 2 lbs. I had to wait an extra week to start their vaccinations because of this.
2007-09-25 23:39:23 · answer #6 · answered by Katslookup - a Fostering Fool! 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I've never heard of this. However I do know some vets take precautions with very small dogs and will refer the clients to someone who specializes in little breeds.
2007-09-25 23:34:32 · answer #7 · answered by raticals.com 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
some dogs get reactions from all vaccines being given together. Maybe he's doing this as a precaution.
2007-09-25 23:39:08 · answer #8 · answered by gizmos_dreamer 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋