Is it safe for my pugs to get multiple vaccines at the same time?

For small dogs, I generally do recommend to separate vaccines by a few weeks. This will decrease the chances of a vaccine reaction. You can also give the pups diphenhydramine prior to the vaccines to further decrease reaction rates. Definitely discuss these options with your veterinarian. Possible side effects of vaccines are vomiting, diarrhea, facial swelling, lethargy and collapse. If your pups exhibit any of these afterwards, be sure to have them seen immediately. The vast majority of pets are fine with vaccines however and reactions are rare. Most vets vaccinate based up risks associated with life style and the diseases found in your area. I recommend to have a conversation about risk factors for your pups but I suspect they are present if your vet is recommending these vaccines. Clear communication however is always best. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

You can do either. Many pets are given all those vaccines at once and they do fine but you are correct that this does increase the likelihood of a vaccine reaction. If you want to be cautious, then separating the vaccines by a week is a good idea. It's never hurts to be cautious. I hope this helps.

No, vaccinations are quite safe to give in close proximity to each other even if you are giving them early. This is done quite often on dogs that we have no vaccination history of and they need them. We will administer them anyway. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

Hello. Yes, all of these vaccines protect against at least distemper, & while it would be a waste of money to give all 3 at the same time, it should not harm the puppies. It sounds like this pet store owner needs some serious education on the proper vaccinating of puppies. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

If you give one vaccine every two weeks until they are 16-18 weeks, then that should be adequate. The L4 stands for Leptospirosis, which should only be given twice 2-4 weeks apart. If you give it more than that, then you risk a vaccine reaction. After the second vaccine, you should give just the vanguard 5 without the L4. Here is a link to vaccine guidelines that gives more information: http://www.wsava.org/guidelines/vaccination-guidelines

I would suggest to vaccinate with both of them when you are back or earlier (either on 22nd or 26th). Generally speaking it is fine to vaccinate with both the same day. No side effects with early vaccination.

Most vaccines can be given in a series on the same day as long as they are given in different injection sites, and your dog doesn't have a history of adverse reactions to vaccines. However, your vet will know your pet best and it's best to contact them with regards to any vaccine protocols they use, as they will have the most up to date information on the vaccine type and manufacturer they are using in their clinic that may counter indicate giving it on the same day. The only other thing I could think would be a potential liability issue if the injection is given the same time as a home-given injection and then an adverse reaction occurred, as it would be hard to determine what injection caused the reaction if not properly documented. If you have documentation of the vaccines you've given at home, I would make sure these are all up to date with your veterinarian to ensure there isn't any miscommunication going on.