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timandnanc · Jul 27, 2008, 01:20 PM

When is it safe to bring young puppies around other dogs? I have 5, 7 week old puppies they have had their first shots by a vet. But I want to make sure before we go out that they are not in any danger of contracting any diseases.

JudyKayTee · Jul 27, 2008, 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by timandnanc

when is it safe to bring young puppies around other dogs? I have 5, 7 week old puppies they have had their first shots by a vet. but I want to make sure before we go out that they are not in any danger of contracting any diseases.

Have they had parvo shots?

timandnanc · Jul 27, 2008, 02:32 PM

Yes they have had parvo corona and distemper

Alty · Jul 27, 2008, 02:47 PM

For me personally I would wait until they've had all their shots, just to be sure. But I think it depends on where you are going. Off leash area, with other dogs you don't know, I don't think that's a good idea. To a friends house, who has a dog that you know has all it's shots and is healthy, then I'd say okay. It depends. Talk to your vet and see what he/she says.

Good luck.

linnealand · Jul 28, 2008, 05:07 AM

I know what you mean in asking this question because I've been worried about this, too. It's' not easy to balance socializing the puppy and protecting it from serious diseases. It's also important that their early experiences with other dogs is positive. With pups as young as yours, make sure to take extra care during the fear period (usually around 7 or 8 weeks!).

We have a puppy just under 3 months old, and he still has to get his last round of shots. We live in a city, and locking the puppy up in the house until he is 3 and a half months old is not an option. He uses our large courtyard garden for most of his outside play and doing his business, but we will take him for little walks, too. Here's how we've been doing it. He is kept on a short leash, and we will only walk in clean areas. There are a lot of lovely dogs around here, but before we will consider letting him say hello, we assess the situation and ask questions. If the dog and the owner look very well cared for, we smile and ask very lightly and quickly, "how is your dog with other dogs? how is he with little puppies? is he vaccinated? our puppy still has to finish his vaccines." I've found that everyone has been very friendly about it. Who isn't when there's a cute puppy around? Socialize them, but be smart about it.

JudyKayTee · Jul 28, 2008, 06:21 AM

Originally Posted by Altenweg

For me personally I would wait until they've had all their shots, just to be sure. But I think it depends on where you are going. Off leash area, with other dogs you don't know, I don't think that's a good idea. To a friends house, who has a dog that you know has all it's shots and is healthy, then I'd say okay. It depends. Talk to your vet and see what he/she says.

Good luck.

I worked in animal rescue (mostly German Shepherds) for a number of years and still occasionally foster a dog - my biggest fear for the health of my dogs is the Vet's office. Some dogs are there for boosters but many of them are sick and dogs with parvo don't exhibit symptoms for some time (and some dogs develop a sub-parvo form, sort of "chronic parvo" and never exhibit any symptoms) and the virus is carried on people's shoes so the Vet's office can be a dangerous place for dogs. No choice, of course.

The group I work with recommends that up until 4 or 5 months dogs be introduced to/socialized with dogs of the same size and age so that they don't have a bad experience, don't get frightened or injured.

I'm also not comfortable with dog parks although I know people take their dogs to them and have wonderful experiences.

linnealand · Jul 28, 2008, 07:16 AM

Yes, judy made an important point! The vet's office can be a dangerous place for young pups. Our breeder gave us a suggestion, and we followed it. Two of us went to take the pup for his shots. My boyfriend announced our arrival and waited in the waiting room, and I kept the puppy in my arms outside of the vet's office. He was never placed on the floor, and then I carried him out to the car. I didn't even want him touching the street outside. Better safe than sorry.

Alty · Jul 28, 2008, 12:31 PM

I have a friend who's a vet and he actually teaches people how to administer the shots at home, he sells the vaccines at a discount and you just pick them up then vaccinate your dog in the comfort of your own home.

Unfortunately this is not for puppies, the first year there are tests that need to be done and many vaccines, so he will not provide those vaccines for at home use unless the dog has had all his puppy shots and test. He does go to peoples homes to administer shots too.

Something to check in to if you are fearful of the vet clinic.

Flying Blue Eagle · Jul 28, 2008, 02:03 PM

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JudyKayTee · Jul 28, 2008, 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by Altenweg

I have a friend who's a vet and he actually teaches people how to administer the shots at home, he sells the vaccines at a discount and you just pick them up then vaccinate your dog in the comfort of your own home.

Unfortunately this is not for puppies, the first year there are tests that need to be done and many vaccines, so he will not provide those vaccines for at home use unless the dog has had all his puppy shots and test. He does go to peoples homes to administer shots too.

Something to check in to if you are fearful of the vet clinic.

Good idea but my dogs are older now so I don't worry.

Beside, if they don't go to the Vet twice a year for check ups what am I going to threaten them with if they don't behave? ("Do that one more time and I'm calling Dr. Stein.")

JudyKayTee · Jul 28, 2008, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by Flying Blue Eagle

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Alty · Jul 28, 2008, 03:32 PM

Judy to the rescue. :)

My dogs are older too, they do dread their yearly visits to the vet, it's not fun getting them inside the office.

JudyKayTee · Jul 28, 2008, 03:56 PM

Originally Posted by Altenweg

Judy to the rescue. :)

My dogs are older too, they do dread their yearly visits to the vet, it's not fun getting them inside the office.

Or, in this case - the non rescue.

timandnanc · Jul 29, 2008, 10:44 AM

Thank you for helping with my question but your right it is not worth jeopordizing their health right now, as a responsible breeder my first concern is that I give them the best start in life as possible. Thank again for confirming what I thought.
Nancy

rex123 · Jul 29, 2008, 12:10 PM

Remember when you do decide to start sociallizing your puppy. Let him meet balanced dogs only, whatever he sees in a dog now will make him set in his ways. Letting him be around unbalanced dogs now could cause a fear of all dogs.

McDina · Aug 3, 2008, 05:54 AM

Originally Posted by timandnanc

when is it safe to bring young puppies around other dogs? I have 5, 7 week old puppies they have had their first shots by a vet. but I want to make sure before we go out that they are not in any danger of contracting any diseases.

Wait until it's had all it's 4 shots including the rabies just to be safe, and even after make sure you take caution because some times it may even catch the parvo virus...

McDina · Aug 3, 2008, 05:55 AM

Wait until it's had all it's 4 shots including the rabies just to be safe, and even after make sure you take caution because some times it may even catch the parvo virus...

joanne 1986 · Aug 7, 2008, 02:48 PM

I would wait until they have had all there vaccinations,the vet also advises this all together its 3 weeks inside after the first and second jab then its safe for them to go out on the streets etc..

McDina · Aug 14, 2008, 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by joanne 1986

i would wait until they have had all there vaccinations,the vet also advises this all together its 3 weeks inside after the first and second jab then its safe for them to go out on the streets etc..

[even though your dog has all it's vaccs. It can still get parvo.. but some dogs are different from others puppies have a slight chance in servival adult dog although they may have the virus their chances in servival are greater, due to Immunity

cottoncandy · Aug 14, 2008, 10:26 AM

Originally Posted by JudyKayTee

Good idea but my dogs are older now so I don't worry.

Beside, if they don't go to the Vet twice a year for check ups what am I going to threaten them with if they don't behave? ("Do that one more time and I'm calling Dr. Stein.")

JUDY that is really hilarious.
I have had a problem with older dogs actually being around another dog that has JUST been vaccinated that day for rabies! The other dog suddenly starts exhibiting signs of rage that always scare the cr*p out of me. Are they somehow using live instead of killed vaccine for rabies? Is my vet buying cheapo look alike presciption drugs from overseas? This has happened at least 6 times to me and that's more than a coincidence! It is just too stressful for our family to take all of our assorted animals to the vet on the same day, so we stagger the appointments.:(