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  • Jen
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  • cowgirlchick78
  • samwhitaker1985
Jen
Ireland
3 posts

i have a four month old collie i got her from a farm. She hasnt got any injections since she was born. I had brought to her to the vet 3 days after i got her due to her yelping when she was going to the toilet. She got an antibiotic so she couldnt get her inhections for 2 weeks. She is due to get them in 2 days from now. The question i was hoping someone could help me with is the receptionist said she would have to get 2 injections first and then two weks later get the others. Is this just a scam to get another visitation fee.
ivycat
Cincinnati, OH
103 posts

No Jen this is not a scam. Puppies get a series of shots, usually starting when they are six weeks old. Even at four months old the shots have to be given in a series. The vaccinations would be too strong and could cause your puppy to get sick or have an allergic reaction if given full strength all at the same time. This will be the only time she will need her shots in a series. After a dogs puppy shots they get booster shots once a year.
cowgirlchick78
80 posts

I hope her urinary problem has gone away with the antibiotics the vet gave you for her. I am also wondering why the breeder did not administer any puppy vaccinations. I am sure your vet will take good care of her. Jen is correct in regard to the series of shots your puppy needs. Also, please be sure to not socialize her, especially with other dogs, until she is fully vaccinated. Otherwise, she could pick up something and it could become serious. I am sure your vet cautioned you about this.


Good Luck with your pup!
Jen
Ireland
3 posts

Thanks for the help. In response to cowgirlchick78. On farms in Ireland it is very hard to find out if the puppy has been vaccinated as a lot of the farmers tend to administer the injections themselves. Its not right but there is nothing that can be done about it. Its just they feel they shouldnt have to waste money if they are going to sell the dog on. So basically the dogs would have no papers to say they have had their injections, you just have to take their word for it. Unfortunatly in a lot of cases they will tell you anything to make sure you will take the pup. Rosie will have a much better life now than she would of had on the farm. Thats why I chose her. Thanks again for the help.
cowgirlchick78
80 posts

Excellent to hear this. You sound like a very compassionate person who will take very good care of your pup!


And thanks for the info on the breeder’s reasons. I didn’t know this. In the US it is protocol. I am sure that Rosie will have a great and loyal friend to share her life with, a good Bonnie Lass. I would love to visit Ireland and Scotland.
samwhitaker1985
125 posts

hi,


When it comes to your dog’s health, the single most important thing you can do for your pet is make sure she gets her shots. Many of the most dangerous and infectious canine diseases we know of can be easily prevented with safe and effective vaccines.


here’s more info:

http://dogtime.com/vaccinations.html


hope this helps.
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