Acquiring the proper immunizations for your puppy should not be delayed at all. There a host of illnesses and ailments that afflict your puppy and proper immunization will help prevent these problems.  Consider keeping a notebook where you can record all of the illnesses, treatments and immunizations that your puppy has had.  Consult your veterinarian for the appropriate schedule for your puppy's vaccinations.

The time that your puppy should first be vaccinated varies from breed to breed and even for different litters.  The earliest you'd want to immunize a puppy is about 5-6 weeks, but some puppies won't receive one until about 15 weeks or so.  You really should consult with a veterinarian to find the proper course of action.  Also, consider the window of susceptibility of your puppy also.  this is the time that your puppy is still susceptible to a disease or illness despite receiving an immunization or vaccination.

Your new puppy's health should be of upmost importance to you. There are several immunizations she should get and a thorough exam at your trusted veterinarian is vital to insure your puppy's health.  Your new puppy has certain antibodies she will receive from her mother's milk, and these can help to keep her healthy; however, there are still dangers to her health.

Even after your puppy receives her vaccinations and seems to be immunized from many common puppy problems, there are other potential puppy health problems.  Pay a lot of attention to your puppy every day, examining her frequently to see if there are any health issues that need to be addressed.  Taking care of your puppy's health early and catching a problem before it spreads is the best way to insure she will stay healthy and happy.