If I’m concerned about Parvo, can I vacinate big-dog puppies at 3 or 4 weeks old?
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My neighbor’s dog has Parvo and my female is already trying to wean the puppies. Can I vacinate them with DA2PPv at 3 or 4 weeks old?
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Answer by hrcarr
Was your female current on her vaccinations before she had the puppies? If so, then the puppies will get immunity through her milk. If your neighbors dog truly has parvo, he’ll probably die in a few days unless your neighbor has taken him to the vet. Everything that dog has ever touched should be bleached.
But, your female shouldn’t be weaning these puppies at such a young age. Try to encourage her to keep nursing the puppies. I think you’d be safe to vaccinate them at 5 weeks. Not 3, that’s too young.
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no you cannot vaccinate them that young
its not likely going to do much anyways.. puppies need to develop their own working immune system to have any benefit from a vaccine.. they are still relying on mom’s immunity.
It won’t do any good. Their immune system isn’t mature enough yet. The vaccine stimulates the immune system but not until the immune system is more fully developed.
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+2115&aid=960
most puppies start vaccines around 8weeks old
No. That is too young. And it won’t help anyway. At that age, the pup’s immune system is still largely made up of antibodies from the mom. They really cannot form lasting antibodies from vaccines for another few months, which is why the repeated vaccines are necessary. They continue to “remind” the pup’s immune system of the diseases vaccinated against, so that as the pup’s immune system develops, and the mom’s wears off, they can be protected.
Your best bet at this time is to keep the pups inside, and don’t allow your female out in any area where the neighbor’s dog was. Fortunately, although cold weather does not eliminate the contamination of parvo virus, it does cut down on some of the spread. Don’t wear your shoes into any area the pups have access to, and don’t allow your neighbors to have access to the pups unless they have changed clothes/shoes after leaving their house.
And then when the pups are 6 weeks old, get them vaccinated by your vet.
If you notice any vomiting, diarrhea, or inappetance in any of your dogs, especially the pups, get them checked IMMEDIATELY. The largest single reason I see that dogs die of parvo is that the owners have waited too long, and the dog has gotten very dehydrated, and debilitated.
Good luck, and I hope all goes well.
no you can’t…6 weeks is the earliest you can vaccinate any pup…
You cannot use that combo on pups under 6wks. Even at six weeks if you do vaccinate them and mamas antibodies are covering them it kinda cancels out the vaccination and her antibodies leaving them susceptible. (Easiest way I can explain it without writing a book)
If mamas shots are UTD, prior to breeding, pups SHOULD be ok at this time. I would not allow those babies outside until a min of 2 sets of shots are done considering there is a Parvo case next door.
There is a Parvo vaccine that can be used (off label, as label suggest 6wks) for very young pups at HIGH risk. It is called NeoPar. You can use that on 4wk old pups. It will actually override mamas antibodies. One of the very few that will. I have never used NeoPar but I do know a breeder who has used it in the past when she had a positive Parvo case. Her vet recommeded NeoPar for the other litter of pups she had to make sure they were protected.
CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN…use a bleach solution and keep your puppy pen as clean as possible. Make sure mama does not go near where the other dog may have frequented etc. However, this is very hard to accomplish as there may be know way of knowing. Good Luck to you.
it is not usually effective until 6 weeks of age or later. keep the neighbors dog away. keep a pair of slippers for each member of the family by the door and don’t allow anyone in with their outside shoes on. Practice good hygiene and keep the bleach handy for frequent cleanings.