I've been seeing a dog out in a very remote area for about a week now, where it looks like he was dumped. He's been afraid to get in the car until last night, I finally got him. I've had calls in to the shelters, rescue and state police since I started seeing him in case he was lost. Finally, last night, he stopped being afraid and got into my car.
He's going to the vet but I was curious NOW........ is there a way for the vet to be able to tell if he has any shots or what shots he's had? I've gotten all my dogs before from shelters or rescues so I never had to deal with this before... I always had some background on them. Thanks so much!!!
2007-10-02 02:24:51 · 9 answers · asked by Shannon™ 7 in Pets ➔ Dogs
they can do a blood test.
when dogs come from a shelter and they are unsure they just revaccinate them.
some people think "over-vaccination" but yuor better off safe than sorry!
we always revaccinate unless we know 100% for sure!
2007-10-02 02:47:10 · answer #1 · answered by nodesignerdogs4me 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all, you need to take care of those puppies until they are 8 weeks of age. While you are responsible for them, call up the humane society and also the pet store. You can also call up the Feed Store and see if they would like to sell the pups. The sooner the better. If you are serious about getting a beagle, I would suggest you get a puppy. But as long as you are responsible for those pups you should not think about another dog. Also, your dad is responsible for seeing to it that any future dogs added to the household are spayed and neutered. It costs less to do that than it does to care for a huge litter.
2016-05-19 00:46:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, they could do a blood test - I believe called a "titers" to see what the levels of each vaccination are in his system. But, generally most vets and shelters treat strays as though they have had no vetting and go ahead and vaccinate them anyway.
Thank you for saving this poor dog!
2007-10-02 02:30:22 · answer #3 · answered by Barb 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
They can do lab tests and find out if he is healthy. By checking blood urine and feces they can determine if he needs shots. You can assume if he was abandoned he didn't get his shots too but since he's going to the vets anyway let them determine that. Congratulations on finding an abandoned dog and thanks for saving his life. I am a dog lover and I used to work at a kennel. People who love dogs are good people.
2007-10-02 02:39:38 · answer #4 · answered by thomas m 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I rescued my dog from the shelter and she was picked up from the side of the road so there was no history.
When I took her to the vet, she got all of her shots and worming meds as if she'd never had any. The vet said it wouldn't cause any harm to do this. She's been fine, so I guess he was right.
2007-10-02 02:31:20 · answer #5 · answered by Roland'sMommy 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I wold just go ahead and start everything. the test will end up costing and often if the dog was dumped probably wasn't cared for.
Why put the dog through all that just gett eh shots and wormings.
2007-10-02 02:41:05 · answer #6 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is called a titers test but I wouldn't waste money on it. Costs more than the vaccines that he probably needs anyway.
Just start form scratch and do all the vaccines needed and schedule the neuter.
2007-10-02 03:04:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the only way a vet would know is if he already knew the dog or it was micro chipped and the owners details could be traced and vet records other than that you cant tell
2007-10-02 02:31:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You'll have to start the vac series from scratch just to be sure. Thanx for picking this pup up.
2007-10-02 02:32:41 · answer #9 · answered by W. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋