Vaccinations shots

JL2KOcancer

Hello,

Just needing some general info abot puppies shots...Like, how many shots and different types of shots is normal and approximate cost. How often is a BT suppose to get shots, even as adults?

BulliesofNC

That question is going to be answered differently by every person that responds since every state has different regulations on their Rabies shot and every Vet has different prices for their vaccinations.

What I suggest that you do is call your local Vetrnarian so they can provide you with the answers since it will be them that's providing the shots and charging you for them.

You can also Google "canine vaccination schedule" and get hundreds of informative websites with information that you may find helpful.

Zerlett

I dont like to over vaccinate, so this is what I do. I give the puppy all his puppy shots, parvo, kennel cough (bordetella) and rabies at about 5 months. I follow up on parvo vaccines when they are a puppy at 6, 9, 12 weeks of age. Parvo is a big problem here, so I make sure they get enough. I get another rabies in a year. Most vets would like to keep vaccinating against parvo and kennel cough vaccines all their life. I do not. Especially since last time the vet gave my dog his kennel cough vaccine he was very sick for a while afterwards. I just do rabies for them the rest of their lives every 3 years.

Moochiesdad

parvo is a huge problem here too my girlfriend had a small mut awhile ago that didnt get vaccinated for it as a puppy and caught it and the vet couldnt save him and had too put the little guy down  :-(( he got so sick it was going around with alot of dogs in my town so im always paranoid about parvo like when my bully sniffs around other dog poop on walks and stuff but shes been vacinated for it twice which the vet said was enough

philsergeant

Moochiesdad, where are you located? Does anyone know the areas where Parvovirus is predominant ? I know every vet will tell you "everywhere", because they want everyone to buy the shot, our kids have had two already... But, as you say, it's scary. (P.S. we're in FL)

Zerlett

I get atleast 3 here in vegas, some vet recommend 4!

Moochiesdad

I live in a small town in Newfoundland which is in Atlantic Canada there has been a huge rash of Parvo outbreaks around town

Moochiesdad

As for my vet saying 2 shots is enough I dunno if anybody else can give there thoughts on if 2 is enough I have read 3 as well on the internet

Zerlett

i would do 3

bad

Around here in the bay area (CA), you normally get shots at 8, 12, 16 weeks. Some breeders also vaccinate at 6 weeks as well. Definitely get at least 3 shots.