VACCINATIONS

       Because the doodle breed LOVES to run and explore, at two days of age, I have the dew claws removed by our reputable vet so that the toenail will not be accidentally torn off, resulting in surgery, much pain, and special careful recovery. We have a full well check-up, and the pup is examined for a cleft palate and heart and eye abnormalities. The pup is de-wormed. We have the best vet in town, so I am assured that my little family is well and happy. At six weeks of age, de-worming and vaccinations are given, along with a full check-up. Four weeks after that and four weeks later again, my puppies are fully up-to-date with the vaccinations and de-worming appropriate for their age. I am very particular, and I follow the schedule implicitly. Rabies will also be given for the first time at the designation of your vet.  You will be given a shot schedule with all this information included at the time your pup goes to his forever home. The most important shot you will be given (at this time and for the three previous visits) is the PARVOVIRUS vaccination. IT IS IMPERATIVE TO WAIT UNTIL AFTER THIS FOURTH SET OF SHOTS IS GIVEN BEFORE TAKING YOUR PUPPY TO GRASSY AREAS, YARDS OTHER THAN YOUR OWN, SIDE-OF-THE-ROAD STOPS, PUPPY DAY CARE, OTHER PEOPLE'S HOMES, STORES, AND DOG PARKS. Until that last set of shots is given, your puppy will not be safe from Parvovirus, a dangerous and deadly disease. Whole litters have died within 24 hours after contact with this virus. To be safe, your pup should not sniff near bushes, grass, or trees. Sidewalks are fine, but your leashed pup needs to be guarded at all times from this killer disease. Unless you are very sure that other dogs your pup meets have a full set of vaccinations, do not let your pup even sniff another dog. Even dog training classes could impose a threat. If in doubt, keep your pup in a "protective bubble." I cannot emphasize this enough. I have seen the tears and the heartbreak at the loss of pets with parvo.