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Originally Posted by brunie's mom  The problem is that the vaccine give at 5-6 weeks is worthless. 
You could give the first vaccine at 8 weeks and send your new pups home at 9 weeks. This way you would know they are all vaccinated with their first shots.
Gina |
Gina,
I would tend to disagree with the "worthless" comment. When you read the article there is more information to consider. Parvo is a dreadful illness than can be picked up anywhere/off anything the virus is shed on. Some areas are higher risk, some less. One way to prove it is worthless is to titre the dam, and pups at intervals after vaccinations.
My pups go to their homes at 8 weeks - provided they are healthy. As you know, this is when their key social bonding begins. These vaccines & schedule starting about 6 weeks worked for me, on my last 3 litters. As proven by their titres.
It is entirely your option to vaccinate per your interpretation of the publications.
cheers
Mary-Ann