Liz Buchanan BVSc MRCVS
Keymaster
Usually, requirements for giving a vaccination do not come from the vet, but from the drugs company who have tested the product rigorously and then have to lay out their recommendations clearly on the data-sheet. It is the vets job to read, know and follow that data sheet. They can't sign the vaccination card to say that your dog has been vaccinated correctly, unless the data sheet rules have been followed. It is possible that 'he might get sick' is a dumbed down code for 'the data sheet says that it has to be three weeks or there is an increased risk of complications'. If, on the other hand, you do your research and find that the data sheet does in fact say that 2 weeks would be sufficient, then your next question would be to ask your vet to explain why they have chosen three weeks; it could be that they, knowing your dog as they do, have an excellent reason.
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