What age do puppies get their jabs?

Question

I just brought a new puppy home yesterday,shes 9 weeks old and a german shepherd/labrador cross.
So far ive let her in the garden and i walked her down to my sons school which is like 2 mins away but i dont wanna take her out until shes had her jabs and im not sure what age they are meant to have them at.
someone this morning told me that they arent essential either, i always just assumed they were as they need protectng beore they can associate with other dogs? or was i misinformed??
also is it normal for a pup whose just been seperated from her parents and siblings to have the runs?? she messed ALLLL over the dining room last nite i was mortified lol!!
she whines alot too but m gonna let her sleep with a clock tonite to see if that calms her down
any advise would be lovely
thanks very much in advance

Answer 1

If your puppy has had no vaccines, that is fine. No need to rush off and get them as long as you are keeping him away from pet stores, dog parks and other places dogs hang out. PLEASE read up on vaccines and make informed decisions. They should not be passed out like candy like most vets do. Learn why they are given in a series and skip that if you can. We give one parvo shot at 12 weeks adn one distemper at 14 and nothing else the rest of their lives. NO mutil shots that contain more then one virus. There is good reason for that and you need to look into it for the health of your dog.
This is the vaccine protocol I have followed for years and recommend it.
http://toller.tripod.com/vaccine.html


http://www.britfeld.com/vaccination-adverse.htm

http://www.whale.to/vaccine/driscoll1.html#A_Wide_Range_of_Vaccine-induced_Diseases_

http://www.petresource.com/Articles%20of%20Interest/rabies_shots.htm

http://www.greatdanelady.com/articles/examples_of_vaccine_reactions_in_great_danes.htm (Be sure to scroll down to the pictures of Danes with reactions to vaccines) It's eye opening!

http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/petvacc.htm

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=12399614&dopt=Abstract

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1713&articleid=962


My Favorite books.... I highly recommend these. You will love them!

The Nature Of Animal Healing by, Martin Goldstein DVM. This book is excellent. My 2 favorite chapters are 'It Starts with food, And the Dubious Legacy of Vaccines. If you buy only one book, this is the one to get! It is available on Amazon.com for under $15.00
http://www.amazon.com/Nature-Animal-Healing-Definitive-Holistic/dp/0345439198/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-5208651-1867820?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1176289135&sr=1-1

"Shock to the System" by Catherine O'driscoll 'another fantastic and eye opening read.!'
http://www.amazon.com/Shock-System-Animal-Vaccination-Healthy/dp/1929242298/ref=cm_lmf_tit_4/103-5208651-1867820

"Foods Pets Die For"by Ann Martin
http://www.amazon.com/Food-Pets-Die-Shocking-Facts/dp/0939165465/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-5208651-1867820?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1176289209&sr=1-1

Vaccine Guide for Dogs and Cats. (What Every Pet owner should know)
http://www.amazon.com/Vaccine-Guide-Dogs-Cats-Should/dp/1881217345/ref=cm_lmf_tit_7/103-5208651-1867820

Answer 2

You should take her asap to get her first puppy shots,and to get her wormed,which could account for the diarrhea.She should get a set now,and then two more sets at 3-4 week intervals.After that ,it's something that you and your vet must decide.Some people have their dogs vaccinated every year,but I only do mine every three years,as they do not come into contact with a lot of strange dogs,and a lot of vets are changing their protocols,as it is thought that vaccinations last much longer than once thought and over - vaccination can have a detrimental affect on some dogs.

Answer 3

the previous owner of this pup should have already given the pup its first shots,, then you will need to go to the vet again (now) he will tell you when the next two sets are due... shots are given at three intervals,,, diarrhea is life threatening in young pups,, and is not normal,,, since the breeder did not give shots,, i will assume that your pup has not be wormed yet either... GET to vet and take care of your pup and report the irresponsible person who bred these pups,,, how awful