When should a puppy get it's first shots? And what do they need ?

Distemper or 4-in-1 shot. Protects against distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parainfluenza, and parvo. Given at 8, 12, and 16 weeks of age. If a puppy does not start the series until after 12 weeks of age, only 2 vaccines are required 3-4 weeks apart. Breeds that have an increased susceptability to parvo infection (Rottweillers, Dobermans) can be given an extra vaccine at 6 months. Yearly booster. (I get mine at Tractor Supply and administer them myself.)

Recommended puppy vaccination schedule

* 8 weeks - DHLPP

* 12 weeks - DHLPP

* 16 weeks - DHLPP and RABIES

* 6 months - DHLPP (Rottweilers, Dobermans, etc.

CORONA

Protects against the corona intestinal virus. Required by many boarding facilities. Initial series of 2 shots, given 2-3 weeks apart. The series should be completed at least one week before boarding. Yearly booster.

INTRA TRAC II

Kennel cough or bordatella vaccine. Required by most boarding facilities and recommended for dogs that will be in contact with many other dogs (kennel or show ring). The vaccine is administered as drops in the nose. It should be given at least one week before boarding. Yearly booster.

RABIES

Must be given by a licensed Vet according to your county's requirements. Some require them at 4 months, others, 6 months.

A puppy should be 8-9 weeks old before it receives it's first vaccination. This vaccination should be

Distemper/parvo/canine hepatitis/adenovirus-2.

at 12- 14 weeks repeat above

16 -18 weeks repeat

20 weeks or older rabies.

It is NOT recommended that all puppies/dogs get lepto or parainfluenza vaccinations. It should ONLYbe administered to those that are at high risk of exposure.

NO puppy/dog should EVER be given coronavirus or adenovirus-1.

These are the recommendations of the AVMA/AAHA and ALL 27 vet schools.

To get more info on vaccinations visit the AAHA site or Dr.Jean Dodds site. If possible get a copy of the Nov 2006 Whole Dog Journal. It has an excellant easy to understand article on vaccinations.

NO puppy should be vaccinated before it has completed it's 7th week. Vaccinating earlier can interfer with natural immunity, it can supress the immune system, it can leave the puppy more suseptible to the very illness the vaccination is suppose to protect against and it can also cause future problems with vaccines.

Parvo would be my first shot I'd ever give my dog. Parvo lasts on a surface for 7 years and if it gets to your pup, it'll be sick and could die in 24 hours if not spotted quick. Ive had 4 dogs get parvo and only 1 dog made it cause I knew enough about it to spot it. Take the pup to hte vet and ask them to vaccinate the dog, it's only about 17 dollars so not much. Loads of pups get it, it's not a rare case so its hard to slip by. If you dont have the money just pray that inside doesnt have parvo on the carpet and youll have to paper train for a while until the pup is okay to go outside with its shots.

my puppy got his fist shot at 2 months old so you should contact your vet and he will explain every thing for you.

6 weeks Parvo Corona and dewormed

I just got my labrador pup andwas wondering thesame thing, if you know let me know