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A puppy receives it's first antibodies in the milk of it's mother, until it's two days of age. It must be noted that the puppy will only receive antibodies against diseases for which the mother had been recently vaccinated against or exposed to. As an example, a mother that had NOT been vaccinated against or exposed to parvovirus, would not have any antibodies against parvovirus to pass along to her puppies. The puppies then would be susceptible to developing a parvovirus infection.
The antibodies from the mother generally circulate in the puppy's blood for a number of weeks. There is a period of time from several days to several weeks in which the maternal antibodies are too low to provide protection against the disease, but too high to allow a vaccine to work. This period is called the window of susceptibility. This is the time when despite being vaccinated, a puppy (or kitten) can still contract the disease.
It is often recommended to vaccinate puppies with a combination vaccine at 6-7 weeks of age initially, with boosters given every three weeks until the puppy is about sixteen weeks of age. You should not put off inoculating your 9 week old puppy. Until your puppy has gotten the entire series of puppy vaccines, it should not be allowed to interact with dogs that are not current on it's vaccines.
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How long after the pups are born can they be weaned and be given away?
Wait until the pups are about 8 weeks old.
Can you put flea spray on pups at 4 days?
No! Probably wait until they are 8 weeks old.
After a dog make pups how long after you should spade her?
Wait until she has weaned her puppies (about 6 to 8 weeks).
Can female dogs have pups after they have already had pups?
Yes they can you just have to wait until she gets in heat
Should a nation require its citizens to be vaccinated against a particular disease or should they wait until thee is evidence of an outbreak of a disease in a given area?
Yes the government has the obligation to make sure that the population is protected and if that means to be vaccinated then people need to get vaccinated. Waiting until there is a larger problem is a bad idea. Many vaccines require a few days to a few weeks to fully protect someone from the disease.
When do golden retriever puppies leave there mum?
They are best socialized if they wait til 8 weeks. They can safely leave and be weaned at 6 weeks. I prefer to wait until they are 8 weeks so there is little separation anxiety for the pups. Also, I dont like them to leave all at once as for our mums it has always been too hard. They like one or two left to make it more gradual.
What do i do if the mother of the puppies won't let you see the puppies?
Just relax and wait for a couple of days. Mummy dogs are very protective of her pups and she might be afraid that you may take them away or harm them. Wait for a weeks time. Let her wean the pups and then she wouldn't mind you getting near them.
How long do you have to wait until you change your barbell?
Your supposed to wait 3 weeks to a month. I waited two and i had no problems
How long do you have to wait until you know you're pregnant?
At least 2 weeks after sex
Is it better to wean a goat at 8 weeks or let on mother?
It is better to wait to wean the goat until it is 12 to 14 weeks of age as the rumen is not fully developed until 10 weeks of age.
Can a get a tattoo three weeks after having your baby?
You should wait until you've stopped breastfeeding.
How many weeks do you have to wait until you are able to touch your dogs puppies?
You don't have to wait at all. The sooner you touch them the mom wont be bothered later.
