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Hi Jakes, and welcome to the site.

I'm sorry to hear your puppy isn't doing well. The best thing you can do is schedule an appointment with your vet for a physical exam. The vet will assess your dog's condition, listen as you tell him/her what you feel is going wrong, and map out a plan to get your pup healthy again.

In the meantime, if you can give me a description of what you've observed, I'll try to help.

Thanks for your question. :)

-- Contributed by: Kelly

my puppy is not so healthy advise me

-- Contributed by: jakes

Hi Rugbymom,

I'm sorry to hear about the trauma your dog went through. There's a lot of controversy over vaccination schedules, but the school of thought does seem to be leaning toward a three year booster schedule rather than yearly.

I couldn't find an actual study that related the rabies vaccine to inflammatory bowel disease, but there is anecdotal evidence that other common vaccines might be causing the onset of autoimmune inflammations.

What it all boils down to is that we need some hard science on the subject so we can learn how to best protect our pets so no one has to go through what you and your dog did.

Thank you for sharing your experience. Hopefully other visitors who read this will begin to question their vets about reactions caused by boosters. Best wishes for your pet's health.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

One one year old King Charles Cavalier Spaniel developed a severe case of inflammatory bowel disease a couple of weeks after being vaccinated for rabies. I wonder, if there is a link. It required 6 days of hospitalization, exploratory surgery and 6 grand before the test confirmed IBD. I wish I would have known about this before I had him vaccinated.

-- Contributed by: rugbymom

Hi Dalmation,

You'll find the type of vaccine and a boster schedule in our article Canine 6way Single Dose Syringe Puppy Vaccine. However, your best option is to schedule an appointment with your vet. The vet will start your pup's vaccinations and also perform and overall health check. Establishing a good relationship with your vet can be very helpful in the long run. :)

-- Contributed by: Kelly

I have a two month old dalmation. What are the shots and vaccines required.

-- Contributed by: dalmation

I have a two old dalmation puppy. What are the vaccines and shots required. How can I known whether the puppy is in good health.

-- Contributed by: dalmation

Hi Joanne,

The most important thing you can do is keep other dogs away from your pets and yard. I would also ask friends and family members who have dogs not to touch your pets at this time. This will reduce the chance of mom and pups picking up viruses. You will need to consult your vet about how soon your female can be vaccinated, but the pups will definitely be ready for their first shots at six weeks old. Perhaps the vet will vaccinate mom and the pups all at the same time.

Thanks for your question, and best wishes for a healthy litter. :)

-- Contributed by: Kelly

hi my dog had pups 3weeks ago and she hasing had any needles at all wot can i do

-- Contributed by: JOANNE

Hi Anita,

Most vets recommend waiting on all boosters, including rabies, until after the pups are delivered and weaned. :)

Good luck with the litter!

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Kelly,

I have a mini schnauzer who finally went in heat around April 15. I tried to keep her separated from our male toy poodle, but once, oops! they were joined. Anyway, she was due for her annual rabies vaccine in April, and it looks as though she may be pregnant. Should I wait until after the delivery, if she is pregnant? There was nothing in this article about vaccinating pregnant females. Thanks!

-- Contributed by: Anita

Hi Tim,

This does happen from time to time. It could be a vaccination site granuloma. My advice is to call your vet to tell him/her about this new development. Your puppy's next vaccination is due in another week or so, so your vet may decide the examination can wait until then, but call anyway to make sure.

Thanks for your question.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

My mongrel puppy has just had his second vaccination and an inch diameter lump has developed in the place where he recieved the injection, which was in his back to the right of his back bone. The lump has been there for over a week now and has gone hard. Is this normal ?

-- Contributed by: Tim

Hi Debby,

Most municipalites require dogs to have an annual rabies booster. As for other yearly vaccinations, there is some argument over whether receiving a booster every three years provides sufficient coverage. My opinion is that since your dog does go for walks and comes into contact with the urine and feces of other dogs, it would be safer to follow through with a DA2PP type vaccination on a yearly basis. If your dog has never had a reaction to her boosters, this should be a safe practice. I'd also recommend you discuss this topic to get his/her opinion.

Thanks for your question. :)

-- Contributed by: Kelly

My dog is nearly 11 years old. What yearly vaccinations does she need? She is mainly an inside dog and only goes out to potty. She is never face to face with other dogs, although she is always sniffing the ground and checking out what others have left behind.

-- Contributed by: Debby

Hi Lorna,

In most cases, vets prefer to either vaccinate before a breeding or to wait until the pups are completely weaned. My advice is to consult with your vet to find out which procedure he/she usually follows. If your ... has been exposed to a virus, I don't believe the vaccination would have an immediate affect on it anyway.

All things considered, I don't think you have too much to worry about. There could be many reasons why your older dog is losing weight, and they may not have any bearing on your ... or the puppy. I would just keep them separated for the time being to be on the safe side.

Thanks for your question, and good luck! :)

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Is it safe to give a booster shot to a nursing mother? she is healthy and only has one pup he is nine days old-they are min pins- our other dog has dropped weight and is still eating but he is nine. we have given him a booster just to be safe but what if my mama got exposed?

-- Contributed by: lorna

Is it safe to give 6 week old puppies the 7-Way Canine vaccination or is there a specific reason why they should only be given the 5-Way? Thank You.

Hi Jamee,

I would let your vet make the call on this one. Some people feel a seven way shot is simply to much stress on the immune system for that first booster. For my own pups, I prefer to use a DA2PP combo shot. It provides immunities against the most common threats, but doesn't contain the lepto vaccine. The lepto vaccine has been linked to booster reactions, so I prefer not to use it.

Thanks for your question.

-- Contributed by: Jamee

Hello,

I had my dog vaccinated on Friday and today (Monday) she has been very subdued and occasionally yelps, it seems that she has some stiffness and soreness towards her front leg area. Is this common? She has not been vaccinated for 3 years and so is having to start her course again with a booster booked in 3 weeks time. I have great concern about this and after visiting several websites displaying some serious side affects and stating that it triggers various problems I am unsure of what to do. I live in a rural area and the only interaction she gets with other dogs is when we go for a walk and then its rarely physical contact. Any advice would be great. Many thanks Laura

Hi Laura,

It's possible that your dog is sore at the injection, and it's not unusual for a dog to have a mild reaction to the vaccine for a few days. If your dog's condition seems more serious than this, it's time to check back in with your vet.

I am also curious about the need to put your dog through another complete set of vaccinations. Typically this is only done with puppies the first time around. It seems just the yearly booster would be enough, even if it has been three years since your dog's last booster. It might be worth it to consult another vet about the need to go through the entire series again, just to gain a little more perspective.

Thanks for your question, and I hope your dog is feeling better soon.

-- Contributed by: laura

When a litter is born, when are they vaccinated? and with what shots? When you see pups advertised saying that they've had their "1st shots" what does that mean exactly? -Curious- Thanks!

Hi Jayme,

Puppies should receive their first vaccination between five and six weeks old. Breeders who attend a lot of dog shows may opt to give a MMR vaccination at 5 weeks for additional protection, but in most cases, pups receive a DA2PP at six weeks old. The shots are typically given in a series of three, spaced two to three weeks apart so that the last shot is administered at 18 weeks old.

If you buy a puppy that has its first shots, you will need the record of when and which type of booster was provided. From there, you immediately call your vet and set up an appointment to begin following through on the rest of the vaccinations.

Once those are finished, your vet will also need to vaccinate the pup for rabies between four to six months old.

Thanks for your question.

-- Contributed by: Jayme

I have 2 terriers. 3 yrs ago, after their vaccines were given, they became seriously ill. One was hospitalized for 4 days. Due to the law, I had to vaccinate again 4 weeks ago. My dog was just diagnoses with acute leukemia, for which there is no cure. Studies indicate a correlation between many diseases and vaccines. He has at the max 3 months to live on chemo that he has to have every week. I will not let anyone EVER vaccinate my dogs again. There are many homeopathic ways to immune dogs to disease, do research!!! I now have to carry the guilt because I didn't look into this. And I do not wish this on anyone else.

Hi Tammy, I'm so sorry to hear about your dog's illness. The effect of multiple vaccinations really does need some indepth research. I think the fact that vaccinations are the bulk of most veterinary practices is the biggest reason why this reasearch hasn't been more vigorously pursued.

Thank you for sharing, and best wishes.

-- Contributed by: Tammy

my dog is in heat and we will be breeding her but my question is should she be vaccinated with a booster shot before breeding or is that dangerous, because she will be pregnant within a week or so.

Hi Jae,

Yes, I believe you can have your bitch vaccinated before you breed her, but just to be on the safe side, let your vet know your plans and see what he/she advises.

Good luck with everything!

-- Contributed by: jae

Personally, all my pups receive an initial series of three DA2PP's, and a rabies shot at six months. Since my dogs come into contact with other dogs, I do opt for yearly boosters.

The need for yearly boosters has been under debate for years now, except for rabies boosters which are required by law. Since your dogs are exposed to others, I believe it's better to be safe than sorry and keep up with the annual boosters.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

I have two coonhounds: 2 year old Bluetick, and a 3 year old Black and Tan. We live in the city, VERY rarely are around woods, and live in a 2 unit apartment. My neighbors and I share a backyard, and I am unsure if they vaccinate their dogs. However, I do know they take their dogs around other dogs. What vaccines do you deem appropriate? Just curious...and how often to do recommend I get them. Currently I am getting them yearly, my dogs are also on year round heart worm prevention, and on flea prevention from April to November. (lower michigan)

-- Contributed by: Jackie
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