[ardavis324]

Rajko recieved his DHLP/Parvo/Corona vaccinations right at 7wks.

He is "scheduled" to receive his 2nd set of these same things, next week at 10 weeks old.


I know a lot of people go by Dr. Dodd's protocol which if I remember correctly has the first set at 9weeks old. Since according to that I would be two weeks early, is it okay to still follow the same protocol? Should I still get Rajko's 2nd shots next week? Should I just call my vet and ask?

 

[Chris Wild]

Vaccinations need to be given a minimum of 2 weeks, preferably 3 weeks apart. So when to give the 2nd set depends on when the 1st set was given. If first set was at 7 weeks, than second set at 10 weeks would be about right.

I'd leave out the Corona though. Useless vaccine.

 

[KCandMace]

We have them at 4 weeks apart around here. Just like with my skin kids I would hate to get them to early.

 

[DHau]

Be sure your puppy is HEALTHY when you go in. If there is anything compromising your dog's immune system, there could be side effects.

 

[ardavis324]

Okay followup question here..

Rajko got his 3rd set of shots just yesterday (he is 15 weeks old). The vet said in this area, they won't do rabies shots til 4 months, so he is scheduled to go back for Rabies, AND a Parvo booster, in 2 more weeks. Does this all sound okay? Does he need an additional parvo booster when he gets the rabies shot? So he has just been getting DHLP/Parvo. Also, would you think it is okay to have him around other dogs at this point?

 

[Barb E]

Not sure why another parvo booster, doesn't make sense to me.

If he really does need it, don't do it at the same time as the Rabies. Rabies can be a tough shot and I like to give it seperate from everything else - by a few weeks.

 

[Barb E]

Here's the link to Jean Dodd's 2007 protocol
http://www.itsfortheanimals.com/DODDS-CHG-VACC-PROTOCOLS.HTM