Im a bit angry right now!!!

[angelbow20]

Well we were still keeping them to 8 weeks, but we always took pups for first shots at 6 then i think it was 8 or 9, and I really hope its not parvo, she seems very fine and playful still and eats. she got out of the box this morning and I found her follwoing me and maybe she just ate something that made her upset even though we dont have to much stuff for her to get into, and I didnt know if its because they eat hard food now and she got into the older dogs food this morning maybe, or if its frm switching puppy food.

[borzoimom]

Well we were still keeping them to 8 weeks, but we always took pups for first shots at 6 then i think it was 8 or 9, and I really hope its not parvo, she seems very fine and playful still and eats. she got out of the box this morning and I found her follwoing me and maybe she just ate something that made her upset even though we dont have to much stuff for her to get into, and I didnt know if its because they eat hard food now and she got into the older dogs food this morning maybe, or if its frm switching puppy food.

They have to be on puppy food.. The regular formulas are not made for puppies..

[finn's mom]

They have to be on puppy food.. The regular formulas are not made for puppies..

I think maybe she meant that they switched kinds of puppy foods? I'm just saying that's how I interpreted her statement.

But to angelbow, this is not that big of a problem. Just take a deep breath and tell the waiting owners that they will have to get a set of shots themselves after taking the puppies home. The vet is just doing the right thing.

[angelbow20]

I think maybe she meant that they switched kinds of puppy foods? I'm just saying that's how I interpreted her statement.

But to angelbow, this is not that big of a problem. Just take a deep breath and tell the waiting owners that they will have to get a set of shots themselves after taking the puppies home. The vet is just doing the right thing.

I might just tell them if we get rid of them at 8 I will be in florida but my parents will be here and alot of people want them by 8 weeks, so maybe they just will have to get there first shots since they dont want to wait.

[mike001]

Angelbow--I think you are making a big mistake by wanting to rush the shots. You have a sick puppy anyway and sick dogs don't get shots. 8 weeks is standard procedure, why the big rush. You can't just dump pups when it's convenient. Right now they are still protected by mom's immunity, you can wait for the shots. Plus the loose stools and "maybe" blood in it doesn't sound too good. Get a clean bill of health for the pup and let them grow up before shipping them to new homes. These pups still have a lot of learning to do in the nest before being shipped off.

[kimlovescats]

No puppy or kitten should leave its mommy before 8 weeks of age. Sometimes it happens, because mommies quit nursing ... but it is not the best for the baby. Shots are never given before 8 weeks of age and many vets wait until 10 weeks to start them. Tell anyone who wants a puppy before they are 8 weeks of age, that they simply cannot have them yet! If they want a healthy pup, then they will just have to wait!

[Uabassoon]

I really don't understand what the problem is. They shouldn't be taken away until they are AT LEAST 8 weeks. So if you get them shots right when they turn 8 weeks you can still give them to their new owners after they have already had their shots.

[angelbow20]

Angelbow--I think you are making a big mistake by wanting to rush the shots. You have a sick puppy anyway and sick dogs don't get shots. 8 weeks is standard procedure, why the big rush. You can't just dump pups when it's convenient. Right now they are still protected by mom's immunity, you can wait for the shots. Plus the loose stools and "maybe" blood in it doesn't sound too good. Get a clean bill of health for the pup and let them grow up before shipping them to new homes. These pups still have a lot of learning to do in the nest before being shipped off.

well im not rushing them anywhere, I was always told to get first shots at 6 weeks and we did with other pups we have owned. they arent nursing from there mom hardly at all anymore she doesnt let them they have teeth and are being weened off of her, and the pup is going to the vets tonight to see how she is.

[borzoimom]

Sounds good to take the pup in. If the vet thinks that 8 weeks is okay, that is what you go with..

[angelbow20]

They have to be on puppy food.. The regular formulas are not made for puppies..

yeah i switched puppy foods, they are now on a different kind, and she prolly snuck and stole some of her moms this morning because she got out of a box that we thought would be impossible for them to climb its like almost 3 ffet high prolly.