My pups do not go the vet for their first shots. Many years ago, I did this with every litter, until one litter got Parvo after the trip to the vet's office. I now give all my puppy vaccines and worming. I don't let pups go to their new homes until 10weeks old. The first shots are at 6wks, second at 9wks and first vet visit at least 72hrs after 2nd vaccine. My vet charges me $50.00 office visit and $7.00/pup for exam. This works well for me as the pups are examined by my vet within a couple days of going to their new home and the new owner and their vet know this pup is healthy when they take them. Laura -----Original Message----- From: Doris E <irrenhaus4@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thu, May 27, 2010 9:57 am Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] My opinion I cannot understand why people do not see the vet for the first shots. y vet does a thorough physical before giving the shot, and has found ther problems a couple of times. These findings ended up saving me a undle of money. He does not charge for an office visit for this shot. oris E =========================================================================== OST is Copyrighted 2010. All material remains the property of the original uthor and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind re permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the howgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER F ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL ARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A IOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org ATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ =========================================================================== ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2010. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================