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? asked in PetsDogs · 9 years ago

Puppy Vaccination Schedule?

I live in Australia if that matters.

I'm getting a yellow lab puppy from a reputable breeder on Saturday, which will be aged 8 weeks and 2 days.

The litter of puppies had their first vaccination at 6 weeks of age from what I understand.

What I'm wanting to know, is what age will my puppy have to be to get her other injections? (I plan on getting the 3rd injection, though some people advise against it)

I want the vaccinations over as soon as possible, but I want to make sure they're done at safe times, obviously.

1st vac. - 6 weeks

2nd vac. - ?

3rd. vac - ?

Thanks guys!

Update:

So basically the key here is that each vaccination needs to be approx. 2-3 weeks apart?

I've seen SO many different time combinations over the net that I really am not sure which one to go for.

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  • ?
    Lv 5
    9 years ago
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    1st is 6 weeks

    2nd 8 weeks

    3rd 12 weeks

    if you skip one thats not good for the pup. each injection is to help the other one. if you skip one your pup will not be fully covered from getting diesaes.

  • 9 years ago

    The current canine vaccine schedule used by many veterinarians’ calls for annual immunizations for the following diseases:

    · Rabies · Parvovirus · Distemper · Adenovirus · Parainfluenza · Leptospirosis · Coronavirus · Hepatitis · Lyme (borelia) · Bortadella (kennel cough)

    A typical recommendation for a lifetime schedule of pet immunizations is at 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 weeks of age, with a booster at 12 months, and every year thereafter. Believe it or not, these recommendations weren’t developed based on any scientific research at all – they were simply “recommendations” in the purest sense of the word. The USDA and vaccine manufacturers introduced these entirely unscientific recommendations over 20 years ago, and many veterinarians continue to follow them today despite mounting concerns about the health risks associated with over-vaccinating. Vet practices, which depend on vaccination schedules to keep the doors open, are typically small operations of one to three doctors that do not specialize or provide emergency services.

  • 9 years ago

    The person to tell you the best schedule for puppy shots is your vet. Typically, puppies get their first shot at 8 weeks (because prior to that they have immunity from their mom and a shot is wasted), then 12 weeks, with the last being at 16 weeks. Four weeks apart - always.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    9 years ago

    The boosters are their strongest for about two weeks. So I would get them at 6, 8, and 10 weeks.

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