Puppy vaccination confusion.
Discussion
I’d really appreciate some advice please. My puppy had her first vaccination at 8 weeks (I believe Nobivac 4), she’s just had her second jab at 12 weeks (Nobivac DHP). I was led to believe that a week from now she’d be free to go outside without worry. However, the receptionist at the vets told me yesterday that a third vaccination now needs to be scheduled in another 4 weeks and won’t be fully covered until then.
I was told that she can go out in five days time (following the second round of vaccinations) but will need to avoid certain areas and dogs of which we’re unsure). I would ask the vet directly for clarification but due to Covid restrictions pup is handed over at the door to a receptionist and then handed back a few minutes later by the same person. I’m given conflicting advice by support staff and Google is full of conflicting information.
Why three rounds of vaccinations - some vets seem to do two? And when exactly can my dog mix unencumbered with other dogs? Thank you for any help here.
I was told that she can go out in five days time (following the second round of vaccinations) but will need to avoid certain areas and dogs of which we’re unsure). I would ask the vet directly for clarification but due to Covid restrictions pup is handed over at the door to a receptionist and then handed back a few minutes later by the same person. I’m given conflicting advice by support staff and Google is full of conflicting information.
Why three rounds of vaccinations - some vets seem to do two? And when exactly can my dog mix unencumbered with other dogs? Thank you for any help here.
Am trying to remember exactly what we did for ours but looking at the Nobivac instructions it sounds like they are Ok to go out a week after the first DHP, providing they are more than 10 weeks old when they get the jab. Obviously it’s best if you avoid high risk areas.
It’s such an important age for them to be out getting socialised that I think it would be a mistake to keep your pup in any longer than the absolute minimum, even if it does mean running a bit of risk.
It’s such an important age for them to be out getting socialised that I think it would be a mistake to keep your pup in any longer than the absolute minimum, even if it does mean running a bit of risk.
Thanks for the advice. We’ve been taking her out and about in a sling but she’s getting heavy and seriously lanky! I swear she has more than four limbs when they’re all tucked up!
The receptionist at the vets did say we could take her out five days after the second set of vaccinations but was rather vague on what to watch out for. A little digging on Google turned up some advice about avoiding waterways and unvaccinated dogs but there seems to be so much contradictory advice out there.
The receptionist at the vets did say we could take her out five days after the second set of vaccinations but was rather vague on what to watch out for. A little digging on Google turned up some advice about avoiding waterways and unvaccinated dogs but there seems to be so much contradictory advice out there.
Our lab had nobivac DHPPi/L at 8 weeks, DHP at 10. Allowed out at 11 weeks, L4 at 12 weeks, allowed in dirty water a week after that.
So our 3rd was lepto4. Was recommended for a Lab with canals, ponds, reservoirs etc all around us.
ETA. You really want to get puppy out and about, off lead and socialising long before 17weeks!
I'd suggest getting out a week after the second, avoiding anywhere wet and be wary of unknown dogs.
So our 3rd was lepto4. Was recommended for a Lab with canals, ponds, reservoirs etc all around us.
ETA. You really want to get puppy out and about, off lead and socialising long before 17weeks!
I'd suggest getting out a week after the second, avoiding anywhere wet and be wary of unknown dogs.
Edited by Chester draws on Wednesday 9th September 17:35
Chester draws said:
Our lab had nobivac DHPPi/L at 8 weeks, DHP at 10. Allowed out at 11 weeks, L4 at 12 weeks, allowed in dirty water a week after that.
So our 3rd was lepto4. Was recommended for a Lab with canals, ponds, reservoirs etc all around us.
ETA. You really want to get puppy out and about, off lead and socialising long before 17weeks!
I'd suggest getting out a week after the second, avoiding anywhere wet and be wary of unknown dogs.
Thanks for the reply. She ventures out from Saturday then. We have a river just opposite the house so I’ll be keeping her well clear of that until after her third and final round of jabs. She’s a lab too so I can’t wait to get her in the water for the first time. So our 3rd was lepto4. Was recommended for a Lab with canals, ponds, reservoirs etc all around us.
ETA. You really want to get puppy out and about, off lead and socialising long before 17weeks!
I'd suggest getting out a week after the second, avoiding anywhere wet and be wary of unknown dogs.
Edited by Chester draws on Wednesday 9th September 17:35
Gassing Station | All Creatures Great & Small | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff