*Memorial Day Weekend *BASH* @ Findlay, OHIO Bark Park ~ *SUNDAY* MAY 28, 2006 ~

[Cinder & Smoke]

(Trinity) She just turned 5 months old on the 9th of April.

Well actually I could get her rabies right before I come.
Is that possible?

Most Vets suggest puppies have their "DHLP-P" or "Five-in-One" disease
vaccinations in 3 shots given at 6, 10, and 14-16 weeks of age.

The first Rabies Vaccination is usually given with the third DHLP-P shot at 16 weeks. (4 months)

Most County Health Departments (the outfits that demand Rabies Vaccinations
be given to ALL dogs visiting or living in Ohio) require the first Rabies shot be
given at 16 weeks of age.

There won't be any "deals" made by the Parks Office - you'll have to SHOW them
a copy of a Vet-signed Rabies Receipt, describing the dog, BEFORE they will
issue a permit.

The rules help protect Trinity - *IF* she should *nip* someone - the laws
say she has to be put down and tested for Rabies .
WITH a valid Rabies Veccination, the dog only has to be quarrantined -
usually in your home.

Staci is correct with the 16 week MINIMUM age to enter the Dog Park -
that age comes from the minimum age for a Rabies Shot.
AND - most Vets discourage young'uns from going into public places where
there may be UN-vaccinated dogs - puppies aren't fully protected from
the "Big Five" Diseases (DHLP-P) until they get ALL the puppy and booster shots.

I wouldn't bring Trinity to either the Dog Park or the Picnic area unless she's
had ALL the puppy shots and the first Rabies shot.
But you DO have time to get her shots and the Permit.

/s/ Phred

[shawsdanes]

Most Vets suggest puppies have their "DHLP-P" or "Five-in-One" disease
vaccinations in 3 shots given at 6, 10, and 14-16 weeks of age.

The first Rabies Vaccination is usually given with the third DHLP-P shot at 16 weeks. (4 months)

Most County Health Departments (the outfits that demand Rabies Vaccinations
be given to ALL dogs visiting or living in Ohio) require the first Rabies shot be
given at 16 weeks of age.

There won't be any "deals" made by the Parks Office - you'll have to SHOW them
a copy of a Vet-signed Rabies Receipt, describing the dog, BEFORE they will
issue a permit.

The rules help protect Trinity - *IF* she should *nip* someone - the laws
say she has to be put down and tested for Rabies .
WITH a valid Rabies Veccination, the dog only has to be quarrantined -
usually in your home.

Staci is correct with the 16 week MINIMUM age to enter the Dog Park -
that age comes from the minimum age for a Rabies Shot.
AND - most Vets discourage young'uns from going into public places where
there may be UN-vaccinated dogs - puppies aren't fully protected from
the "Big Five" Diseases (DHLP-P) until they get ALL the puppy and booster shots.

I wouldn't bring Trinity to either the Dog Park or the Picnic area unless she's
had ALL the puppy shots and the first Rabies shot.
But you DO have time to get her shots and the Permit.

/s/ Phred

she has had all her puppy shots, just not rabies. I don't feel comfortable giving rabies till 6 months. But I made her an appt. for the 28th of April.