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At what age do you start the shots and which do you use the 5 way or 7 way??

5-way @ 6,9,12 weeks
7-way @ 16 weeks (will be good up to a year)
Then 1- 7-way once a year in Feb

I give my puppy shots at 6 weeks, 8 weeks ,12 weeks ,16 weeks , 6 months and 1 year.

I have a buddy that Only gives 3 shots .....8 weeks , 12 weeks and 6 months old and I've Never seen him lose a pup.

Not trying to steal your post but does anyone know why the 5-way shot cost more than the 5-way? At the TSC where I live the 5-way cost about $2.00 more than the 7-way.
I give my shots at 6, 9, 12 and 16 weeks.

$6.49 for the 5 way and $6.99 for the 7 way here

RunninHard wrote:5-way @ 6,9,12 weeks
7-way @ 16 weeks (will be good up to a year)
Then 1- 7-way once a year in Feb

Just curious as to why you vaccinate yearly with 7-way? Have you seen or known of any study saying that a yearly vaccine is needed?

I give my pups two seven ways, the first at 4-5 weeks and a booster a week or so later. I have in the past used a five way for the first go round but for nothing more than simplicity I now use seven ways.

Budd wrote:

RunninHard wrote:5-way @ 6,9,12 weeks
7-way @ 16 weeks (will be good up to a year)
Then 1- 7-way once a year in Feb

Just curious as to why you vaccinate yearly with 7-way? Have you seen or known of any study saying that a yearly vaccine is needed?

Yes it is recommended as a annually/yearly .....Maintains immunity though "annual booster"......https://sec02.simplot.com/wsistore/ac/s ... 417C22.cfm

RunninHard wrote:

Budd wrote:

RunninHard wrote:5-way @ 6,9,12 weeks
7-way @ 16 weeks (will be good up to a year)
Then 1- 7-way once a year in Feb

Just curious as to why you vaccinate yearly with 7-way? Have you seen or known of any study saying that a yearly vaccine is needed?

Yes it is recommended as a annually/yearly .....Maintains immunity though "annual booster"......https://sec02.simplot.com/wsistore/ac/s ... 417C22.cfm

Yes, you are rite, it is "recommended". That way they can sell you more of their products.
Do you also have yourself and kids vaccinated every year. Not trying to be a , just trying to save you a bit of money.
http://www.oldcountryvet.com/youtube_vaccinations.html

So,going by what I see here I need to give my older dogs shots as well??? but I'll give all my pups their first shot at 6 weeks and go from there!!

Budd wrote: Yes, you are rite, it is "recommended". That way they can sell you more of their products.
Do you also have yourself and kids vaccinated every year. Not trying to be a , just trying to save you a bit of money.
http://www.oldcountryvet.com/youtube_vaccinations.html

To them their own, I will always give a yearly, My dogs are worth the extra $5.xx a year and not have to worry about anything as I know they are treated, Im not going to sweat about $20 a YEAR for 4 dogs .... ...

south mtn beagles wrote:So,going by what I see here I need to give my older dogs shots as well??? but I'll give all my pups their first shot at 6 weeks and go from there!!

That is totally up to you, I do by choice
Are your dogs worth the extra $5.xx a year ? I would assume yes ...

[quote="Budd"]

http://www.oldcountryvet.com/youtube_vaccinations.html
hahahahaah, And this guy is doing what ? Trying to sell his book by claiming his thoughts of vets are in it for the MONEY because they are giving to many vaccinations

This guy is like hey I can save you $5.xx a year if you buy my book for $50.00 .....bawhahahaha

Once again the safety in numbers thing shines through. I love it.

You know the saying, "you can lead a horse to water, but ya can't make him drink........ especially if he's been vaccinated so many times his immune system is compromised & his central nervous system begins to break down years before it's time as a result" ....

Ok..... so that's not exactly how the saying goes....lololol