posted 10-15-2003 03:46 AM         

Yes, parvo is one of the shots they get. Shots are VERY important.

posted 10-15-2003 10:13 AM         

3 weeks: wormed
5 weeks: wormed
He got shots at 6, 9, and 12 weeks and then rabies at 6 months when he was neutered and also microchipped.

Which vaccines your vet gives may depend on the area you live in, but I believe CPV (canine parvovirus) is given across the board. It is a highly contagious viral disease usually causing severe diarrhea and vomiting in dogs of all ages but is especially deadly in puppies. Until your puppy has been vaccinated and is protected, you should not take him to places such as PetsMart or the park. Other dogs visiting those places may not have been vaccinated or may have been infected with something that could make your unprotected puppy very ill.

Link for worming information: http://caltest.nbc.upenn.edu/merial/Ascarids/asc_11.html
http://www.ani-med.com/dogs_worms_deworming.htm

Links for vaccination information: http://petplace.netscape.com/articles/artShow.asp?artID=326
http://www.thepetcenter.com/gen/pups.html
http://www.moonstruckmeadows.com/Recommended%20Vaccinations.htm

posted 10-15-2003 12:07 PM         

I worm my Puppies at 2weeks and then every 2weeks until they are 12 weeks old and every 3months after that..

First vaccination is given at 8 weeks and last should be between 12 and 14weeks of age....

Vaccinations are a small diluted dose of the virus itself and this helps the immune system build antibodies towards viruses..