Recently, a customer contacted 1-800-PetMeds because he could not find information on vaccinating his 6 month old puppy. I would refer you to PetHealth101 which has some excellent articles on the topic of vaccines. I thought this would be a great venue for discussing dog vaccines and what a recommended schedule should be. I’ll discuss cat vaccines in another post.
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Lets begin by understanding what diseases we are trying to prevent.
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Your veterinarian is the best source of information in determining which vaccines to use and within what schedule. However, a possible schedule could be:
5 weeks: Parvovirus
6 weeks & 9 weeks: “5-Way” combination. Coronavirus if in a high risk environment such as a kennel, or breeding facility.
12 weeks or older: Rabies (local law dictates age at vaccination)
12 weeks & 15 weeks: “5 way” combination or “7 way” combination (includes Leptospirosis and Coronavirus if these are a concern). Lyme vaccine if this is a concern.
Adult boosters: You should discuss the need for boosters with your veterinarian. Factors such as the potential for exposure to disease as well as the breed, age, and health of the pet are factors that need to be considered. Dogs at low risk of disease exposure may not need annual boosters.
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are we able to purchase the vaccines from you??? If so how does one go about this, i have searched your site and don’t find the 7 way or rqabies vaccines. Do I need to obtain rx from vet??
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Cheryl Reply:
September 2nd, 2011 at 5:11 pm
7 ways can be puchased at feed or pet stores…rabies you must have a vet administer…
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Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Reply:
September 5th, 2011 at 11:32 am
I would advise against 7 in one vaccinations. Most of the components of these polyvalent vaccinations are not needed in most dogs except parvo and distemper in my opinion. These polyvalen vaccinations are overkill in my opinion.
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Can I purchase vaccines from Pet Meds?
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Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Reply:
March 20th, 2011 at 6:21 pm
In the past vaccines were available but best to check with 1800petmeds pharmacist.
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Can I purchase the Bordetella/parinfluenza vaccine from you?
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Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Reply:
June 9th, 2011 at 5:36 pm
Check with 1800petmeds pharmacist.
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i would like to know if the 7in1 shots I get from a co-op are the ones I need to give my puppies. Can I purchase these shots from petmeds?
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My Cyndy is due for a bordello shot is there a pill I can get? Do you have the medication Im speaking of.? Please let me know. Thanks.
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Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Reply:
September 13th, 2011 at 10:50 pm
There is no pill for bordatella. it is a vaccination.
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i want to give my puppy its first shots i am a RN can i buy vaccine
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I have one Min-Pin puppy. He is only 5 days old but I would like to know if I can purchase the shots he will need at 6 weeks and what I need? Mom and dad only weigh 6 lbs. so he will be small.
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My dog got her rabies shot when she was a puppy. Do I have to go back every year or is it good for longer?
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