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Originally Posted by YoQuiero
I live in an apartment and don't have my own grass area.. My breeder said she can't be vax'd until she weighs at least 2 pounds and I don't know if she's going to weigh that much next week or not. What do I do until then if she isn't able to be vax'd but I need to socialize her and let her outside?
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I've never heard of any studies that state that dogs can't be vaccinated under 2 pounds. If I did that, my puppies wouldn't be vaccinated until they were almost adults. You may want to find out if there's some type of medical reason in her lines that she requires this. The puppy should have received vaccinations prior to leaving the breeder's home. My puppies are placed at 12 weeks of age, at which time they have received their second set of vaccinations. The first at 8 weeks, the next at 12 weeks. (ETN -
Sorry, just saw you haven't picked her up yet. Please check on the reason for the delay and also if your state law requires a health certificate and puppy vaccinations. If so, make sure it states in writing the medical reason for the delay in vaccinations. Further, get in writing what your breeder covers in the event of communicable diseases (within the next 14 days after pick up, which is the incubation period) she could have prevented had she vaccinated the puppy.)
She doesn't have to be introduced to grass yet if you don't have a secure area. She needs atleast 2 sets of vaccines before exposure to other pets. You can do everything else inside. Meanwhile, you can still take her for outings with you so she gets used to the sights and sounds in your area. Car rides are great to get started early and make them fun, not just trips to the vet. Same if you take a bus. If you're going for walks, don't put her on the ground yet. Use a carrier or hold her in your arms. If you go to the local pet store, take a blanket for the bottom of the buggy, cover it completely, then put her in like a puppy play pen on wheels. She can look out, see people and dogs, hear the activity, etc., without risk of being hurt. If someone wants to pet her, give them one of those antibacterial hand toweletts (you know the ones I mean? in the little packets you tear open like at the resterants?) which you should carry with you and let them clean their hands prior to petting her. Again, offering hands open, palm up to scratch under the chin prior to easing around the neck to pet on the back. Not on top of her head. No children yet, as having three of my own, I can testify that they carry every germ known to man. Wait until after two shots.
If there's no medical reason for the delay, I'd get her started on her vaccines even if she's not two pounds yet. I've vaccinated way smaller pups with no adverse reactions. No lepto though. That's the number one offender for reactions and not a recommened core vaccine anymore.
The first few days in our house he refused to walk on it LOL. I love building confidence in these little guys.
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