[cherper]

I am dying to take finn out on lead for a nice long walk in the neighborhood. He had his final puppy shot yesterday, so i'm wondering if it's ok to go ahead and take him??

 

[svdreamer]

They usually say two weeks after the last shot.

 

[Blondie87]

My Vet told me the day after with the girls.. but ppl on here told me 2 weeks.

 

[cherper]

I hope i don't need to wait 2 weeks. GRR! He's 7 mos old and it was his last shot other than rabies.

 

[Brodysmom]

He would have been safe to take out and about in your neighborhood months and months ago Cheryl! The first and for SURE the second shot he received gave him immunity against disease.

Read this article by veterinarians who are discussing socialization versus waiting for the vaccine series to be completed .....

Early puppy socialization classes: risks vs. benefits - Veterinary Medicine

You have a lot of making up to do! Get that boy out and about and socialized!

 

[cherper]

Well i wanted to be sure he was so young at last shot like 12 weeks or so i'd have to check to be sure though.
Well I am gonna get them out and about then!!

 

[michele]

Enjoy your walks,i took mine out after last shots

 

[Brodysmom]

I think in the UK they only give two shots. Is that right Michele?

 

[Chihuahuasloveme]

Beaus 9 months he's had all his 3 vaccines we took him out after the first set at 8 weeks old he goes off leash now a few times a week have fun with him!

 

[Reese and Miley]

I took Leo out after his second set of shots. There is so much conflicting info out there about when they are protected, how many shots they really need, etc. I dont blame you for being cautious with him but we didnt have any problems taking Leo out after two sets, even to places with a lot of doggy traffic. You made it just in time to get him out a bit before it starts snowing and they dont want anything to do with outside until spring lol.