When are puppies first shots usually given?

Question

We just bought a miniature toy poodle for 300.00
He hadn't yet been to a vet, no shots and no papers. He is 10 weeks old. We have to get him to a vet....But aren't his shots way over due? I'm thinking he should of at least had those first shots by now. He is adorable apricot color.... Just wondered about those shots. Don't they usually get them at 5 weeks of age? Before they are even sold? Thanks

Answer 1

You are OK. Take him to the Vet. and get started on his shots and worming. You should take a stool sample to check for parasites and get him treated for them if needed. Your Vet. will know what is needed. It is about a 3 month run to get all of the shots and worm medication up to the Rabies vaccination. Where I live it can run to about $450.00. My Vet. offers a puppy plan for $255.00 that covers all the puppy shots, worming and flea control and every thing up to the Rabies shot at about 16 weeks old. The plan also offers a 10% discount on neutering and a micro chip.
In the meantime keep in doors to avoid him coming in contact with any disease.
And yes most breeders will get the first round of shots when the pups are around 6 weeks old before they are sold. My Beagle, $500.00, had his first round of shots and worming before I got him. Came with papers, which I threw away, I got him neutered as he is a pet. My two APBT's came at 10 and 8 weeks old with no shots so the puppy plan was great.

Answer 2

No vaccinations should NEVER be given under 8 weeks of age.Vaccianting earlier can supress the immune system, interfer with natural immunity, make a puppy more suseptible to the very illness the vaccine is suppose to protect against and it can cause future problems with vaccinations.

10 weeks is perfectly fine to start..since you are starting now vacciantions should be done at 10 weeks, 14 weeks, 18 weeks..vaccines..parvo/distemper/adenovirus-2.....lepto, parainfluenza,lymes & bordatella (kennel cough) doesn't need to be given to every puppy/dog only those at high risk of exposure.
Coronavirus, adenovirus-1 and giardia should NOT be given to any puppy/dog ever.

The above is the current protocol for the AAHA/AVMA and all 27 vet schools. To learn more go to Dr Jean Dodds or Dr. Ron Schultz sites..also check out vaccine articles 7 research from the University of Wisconsin Vet School, Cornell, Purdue, Texas A& M and also get the nov. 2006 issue of The Whole Dog Journal. It has a wonderful article on vaccinations.

Answer 3

Yes, he should have had one shot. The second one is due. Take him to the vet right away for a well puppy check. Take a poop sample with you so vet can check for worms. Until he has had 3 shots (they are spaced 3 weeks apart) keep him at home, in your yard and off public streets and dog parks.
The vet will also check his heart for a murmur and knees for slippage which is common in toy breeds. I'd take him tomorrow. Have fun with him. Poodles are so smart and lots of fun.

Answer 4

Vaccination protocols have changed a great deal and new protocols are currently being put in place for the 27 major vet schools in this country. Vaccinations before 8 weeks are no longer recommended.

Here is a link to a recent article about the new protocols.

http://www.naturalrearing.com/newsandviews/articles/Vaccination_Protocol.htm

Answer 5

yea, i guess 300 is not enough for a mini toy poo. His shots are overdue but it may not be a big deal. A pup gets immunity from his mothers milk. The milk contains the vaccines that the mother recieved before. So if your pup has not contracted anything yet your in luck. Best wishes.

Answer 6

When you take your baby to the vet for the 1st time you will have a good size bill but this also depends on your vets prices--- meanwhile your vet will also weigh this pup exam him ck for worms ck his heart ears mouth do a complete exam plus the office visit so there's more to price than the shots.This will be his 1st shots and a 2nd will be required later.

Answer 7

They usually need them around 4-6 weeks. He will need a series of shots within the first year.

Answer 8

5-6 weeks, but it's never too late. Take him now.

Contact the breeder u bought them from to verify that hes not had anything...and the vet will know what to give him.

I took mine 2 weeks late for the 2nd set becuz the vet couldn't get her in until then, she said it wasn't a BIG deal.

Answer 9

Generally 6 weeks before first shots and you can sell them after 8 weeks. Unless they are really small.

Answer 10

Pups are suppose to get their vaccines at 6, 10, and 14 weeks. You definitely need to get her in and get her caught up. Also look into getting a fecal ran since obviously the breeders werent too concerned about her well being!