my puppy has rec'd his first set of shots how many more times does a dog have to get shots?

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i thought u can ask QUESTIONS here people. RELAX i'm know to speak to the vet. i had nothing better to do when i asked the question. some of u REALLY need to stop being so DAM SARCASTIC it is SOOO not needed. thank u to those who just answered the stinkin question very informative stuff.

Answer 1

Most vets will give 3 DHLPPC's (Distemper), 3 Bordetella's, and a Rabies. If you live in an area where the tick population is high, then you'll probably need Lyme. Puppies get 2 Lymes.
Vaccines are spaced 2-4 weeks apart, depending on which ones were given and how big the puppy is. If it's a really small pup, some vets will only give 1 shot at a time and have the pup come in weekly.
Since vaccine protocol isn't really standardized, you'll need to ask your vet to know for sure.

Answer 2

Puppies need 3 "puppy shots" one at 6 weeks, 9 & 12. Some vets, will go 4 weeks between shots, but they still need 3, then depending on your local laws, rabies usually at 4 months. Then a booster shot once a year. If it's going to be around a lot of other dogs, I would suggest getting the "kennel cough" vaccine also. This is also needed if you have to board your puppy while your on vacation or take him to puppy day care.

Answer 3

How old is he? If he is 8 weeks old then he'll need another at 12 and another at 16 weeks... If he is 12 weeks he'll only need a repeat at 16 weeks.

At 20 weeks or older he'll need his rabies vaccination.

*****again lots of misinformation going on. the above is the current protocol from the AAHA/AVMA and all 27 vet schools. People are over vaccinating and have no clue what they are vaccinating for. Go to Dr Ron Schultz or Dr Jean Dodds site or the AAHA site. Also check out articles & studies by Dr Bob Rogers, Purdue University, Cornell University, The university of Wisconsin Vet School, University of Pennsylvania.Also NO puppy should be vaccinated under 8 weeks of age. Vaccinating younger can interfer with natural immunity, supress immune system, cause future problems with vaccinations and make the puppy more suseptible to the very illness you are trying to protect him from.*******

Answer 4

Puppies need a total of 3 rounds of shots to be fully vaccinated.

Answer 5

Some vets say 3 rounds, most I have seen say 4 so I go with these vets. I don't take chances with my dogs' lives. Then they get boosters every year for the combo shot and the rabies. Some states require rabies vax every year, other every 3 yr. Our state requires them every year.

Answer 6

i always thought they needed 3 rounds of shots but i was told also by people that there are 4 puppy shots but ask your vet and they could tell you

Answer 7

we went in for three and on the fourth it was the rabies shot to get his tags

Answer 8

I would not get ANY more. You can request a titre test instead to check for immunity. Don't shoot your dog full of unnecessary chemicals/drugs/live viruses just because everyone else is doing it. Please take the time to read up on the latest info about vaccines and make educated decisions.
Your dog will thank you for it.
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
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"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
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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 9

One question...why didnt you ask your vet this?

Answer 10

you go by what your vet recommends