First shots

[Ego31]

i don't have the money right now and my puppy is 2 weeks over due for his first shots. whats the longest i can wait?

[Ghilly]

You're very welcome, ego31.  

Ghilly

[Ego31]

Thank you so much gilly, it's good to know that forum has decent folks that offers the best possible advice. i will get the shots this week.

[Ghilly]

As long as puppies are nursing on their mother they are protected by maternal antibodies that are in the milk.  Once they are weaned and go on to their new homes, however, those antibodies are only good for about a week or two until they start to lessen, leaving the puppy open to pick whatever diseases he comes into contact with while he's outside.  You really cannot wait any longer to get your puppy his shots.  If you don't have the money now to get the shots, you are certainly not going to have the money to treat him for parvovirus if he contracts it.  Is there maybe a pawn shop that you can take something to in order to get the money to get him his shots?  It really IS necessary, I cannot stress this enough.

Ghilly

[Misfits4Me]

I agree with Tony.....You can also call your local Humane Society & see if they offer low cost vaccines......If not, they may can direct you to an organization that does....Your puppy is in danger until this is taken care of.....I do hope it all works out for his sake........Karla

[tonyb286]

It is imperative your puppy gets his shots quickly. If you can't afford these costs, you shouldn't have got a dog. Sorry to be blunt, but it's a fact, and dogs cost money all the time, so it's very unfair on the dog.

THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT: DO NOT take the puppy out for walks, do not let it near to any other dog or near any other dog's faeces (such as might be on the ground). Your puppy is not protected against one of the most deadliest diseases, Parvovirus, until he has had his vaccinations. This disease is transmitted by dogs infected by it and can live and be transmitted through their faeces. There are other serious viruses and diseases the vaccinations can help protect your puppy from too, so do get him to the vet for his shots sooner rather than later. Tony