Lepto and Corona Vaccinations - YorkieTalk.com Forums

qboe2001 · 09-08-2008, 04:45 PM

Hey Gals,

My vet is trying to guilt trip me into getting my baby vaccinated for lepto and corona. He is 5 months old and came with all of his vaccinations complete from the breeder. I will absolutely not give him the lepto vaccine because I have heard too many horror stories about it. But what are your opinions about Corona? The vet said that both lepto and corona were in our area. Also, he refused to take his heartworm chewable (no matter what I disguised it with) so I purchased the pills instead and the vet tech said that the pills only work for heartworm and not the hook worm or other stuff that the chewables (heartguard) work for. Is this true? When I asked her if there was something else that I could give him in pill form she said she didn't know. The vet was already gone for the day so I couldn't ask her. What are your thoughts?

Any help you can provide would be appreciated.

marcerella02 · 09-08-2008, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by qboe2001

Hey Gals,

My vet is trying to guilt trip me into getting my baby vaccinated for lepto and corona. He is 5 months old and came with all of his vaccinations complete from the breeder. I will absolutely not give him the lepto vaccine because I have heard too many horror stories about it. But what are your opinions about Corona? The vet said that both lepto and corona were in our area. Also, he refused to take his heartworm chewable (no matter what I disguised it with) so I purchased the pills instead and the vet tech said that the pills only work for heartworm and not the hook worm or other stuff that the chewables (heartguard) work for. Is this true? When I asked her if there was something else that I could give him in pill form she said she didn't know. The vet was already gone for the day so I couldn't ask her. What are your thoughts?

Any help you can provide would be appreciated.

well first thought is you need a new vet. Any vet that is trying to get you to do something you dont' want to do... is done in my opinion. But on the topic of vaccines.. from what i've read the Corona vaccine is even worse than the lepto. Layla had neither and never will. My vet wrote a note in her file and should she come in with the symptoms of either of those diseases it will be the first thing she tests for. Finding a good vet is tough.. but worth it when you get the one you've been looking for it is such a feeling of relief. Can you try a topical heartworm? I use revolution and i put it on Layla's back every month. Good luck! Stick up for your pup.. no one else will.

qboe2001 · 09-08-2008, 05:37 PM

Thanks for the encouragement. I think they push the vaccine so hard because its in the 5 in one that they carry. I told the vet that I don't want combo vaccines given to my baby and thats when the drama started. I'll start looking around for another vet although i'm bummed cause this one came highly reccommended. Although, a guilt trip i can definitely do without

LuvMySissy · 09-08-2008, 05:41 PM

The corona vaccine isn't recommended even if it is prevelent in your area. There are a few holistic sites on vaccines that say the possible side effects of the Lepto virus far outweigh any benefits the vaccine offers. And it is like a flu vaccine in that it only covers 1-2 of the 6 strains of lepto out there.

My girls take Interceptor (which is a pill) and it covers all the worms - just doesn't have any flea protection in it. It also has the least amount of problems reported with it - unlike Heartguard.

qboe2001 · 09-08-2008, 06:15 PM

Do you get interceptor through the vet or is it available at petsmart or someplace like that? It definitely sounds a heap better than what they were telling me.

Wylie's Mom · 09-08-2008, 06:40 PM

I agree with what has already has been said. I only give core vaccines.

http://www.critteradvocacy.org/Canin...0Guidlines.htm

LunasMomma · 09-09-2008, 04:37 AM

You might want to research Revolution for the worms/fleas/ticks/mange. It's what I've used for years now and none of my babies have ever had a reaction to it.

I agree with finding a new vet. A GOOD vet won't pressure you into giving vaccines that are known to cause really bad reactions in toy breeds

Ellie May · 09-09-2008, 04:48 AM

Corona is altogether unnecessary. It isn't a serious disease to begin with...

It is true that the regular Heartgard (not Heartgard Plus) doesn't cover other worms. They don't add the extra ingredient, Pyrantel. I don't see that as a problem though. Dogs don't need to be dewormed every month. I prefer Interceptor for Yorkies though. Revolution, I just don't like it. The Heartworm protection is questionable and there appears to be a 4 times higher death rate with is than Interceptor and a 6 times higher death rate than Heartgard.

LuvMySissy · 09-09-2008, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by qboe2001

Do you get interceptor through the vet or is it available at petsmart or someplace like that? It definitely sounds a heap better than what they were telling me.

You do need a vet prescription for Interceptor, but if you vet doesn't carry it, make him give you the script and then order through 1-800-petmeds. I have never looked for it in PetsMart.

Sugar's Mom · 09-09-2008, 10:00 AM

My dogs get corona but not lepto. corona is worse than Parvo and it will correct itself one way or the other. Within three days of onset, the puppy will be well or dead.

Ellie May · 09-09-2008, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom

My dogs get corona but not lepto. corona is worse than Parvo and it will correct itself one way or the other. Within three days of onset, the puppy will be well or dead.

Really?

Could you please post sites or something because what I have found on corona is that it lasts for three days and is very mild. Then one site said no dog over 8 weeks has ever gotten the disease. There is sooooo much misinformation online and the sites that I would trust don't seem to give a good explanation on this.

jeanietoo · 09-09-2008, 02:04 PM

Coronavirus is not usually dangerous (except for puppies under 12 weeks) or if present with parvo. i don't feel the risks of vaccine outweigh the benefits

chachi · 09-09-2008, 02:12 PM

Mine get the lepto but not the corona. My Vet says there are cases of it here and thats why they get it. They have never had a reaction to it either

qboe2001 · 09-09-2008, 06:41 PM

Is lepto then just as treatable as corona? If this is the case then that just reinforces my position about not vaccinating against it.

DejaVu · 09-11-2008, 09:41 AM

Corona is not bad if the dog is older, they can handle it it much better than a young puppy. But if a young puppy gets this, it can be very deadly. It dehydrates them extremely quickly. I had a litter at 2 weeks old get this , and lost almost the whole litter, by the time we found out what it was we had lost half the litter. 8 total, 2 survived. Most passed within 24-36 hours of showing initial symptoms. It was NOT pretty! The mom was not vaccinated and that would have prevented them from getting so sick. So even though its not worth it to get puppies vaccinated against corona, I highly reccommned getting any female that is used for breeding vaccinated against corona, the lepto i dont know much about..

09-08-2008, 04:45 PM	#1
qboe2001 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: waukegan Posts: 52	Lepto and Corona Vaccinations Hey Gals, My vet is trying to guilt trip me into getting my baby vaccinated for lepto and corona. He is 5 months old and came with all of his vaccinations complete from the breeder. I will absolutely not give him the lepto vaccine because I have heard too many horror stories about it. But what are your opinions about Corona? The vet said that both lepto and corona were in our area. Also, he refused to take his heartworm chewable (no matter what I disguised it with) so I purchased the pills instead and the vet tech said that the pills only work for heartworm and not the hook worm or other stuff that the chewables (heartguard) work for. Is this true? When I asked her if there was something else that I could give him in pill form she said she didn't know. The vet was already gone for the day so I couldn't ask her. What are your thoughts? Any help you can provide would be appreciated.

09-08-2008, 05:41 PM	#4
LuvMySissy Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 9,333	The corona vaccine isn't recommended even if it is prevelent in your area. There are a few holistic sites on vaccines that say the possible side effects of the Lepto virus far outweigh any benefits the vaccine offers. And it is like a flu vaccine in that it only covers 1-2 of the 6 strains of lepto out there. My girls take Interceptor (which is a pill) and it covers all the worms - just doesn't have any flea protection in it. It also has the least amount of problems reported with it - unlike Heartguard. __________________ Sissy & Angel

09-08-2008, 06:40 PM	#6
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	I agree with what has already has been said. I only give core vaccines. http://www.critteradvocacy.org/Canin...0Guidlines.htm __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

09-09-2008, 04:37 AM	#7
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	You might want to research Revolution for the worms/fleas/ticks/mange. It's what I've used for years now and none of my babies have ever had a reaction to it. I agree with finding a new vet. A GOOD vet won't pressure you into giving vaccines that are known to cause really bad reactions in toy breeds __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

09-09-2008, 04:48 AM	#8
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Corona is altogether unnecessary. It isn't a serious disease to begin with... It is true that the regular Heartgard (not Heartgard Plus) doesn't cover other worms. They don't add the extra ingredient, Pyrantel. I don't see that as a problem though. Dogs don't need to be dewormed every month. I prefer Interceptor for Yorkies though. Revolution, I just don't like it. The Heartworm protection is questionable and there appears to be a 4 times higher death rate with is than Interceptor and a 6 times higher death rate than Heartgard. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

09-08-2008, 05:37 PM	#3
qboe2001 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: waukegan Posts: 52	Thanks for the encouragement. I think they push the vaccine so hard because its in the 5 in one that they carry. I told the vet that I don't want combo vaccines given to my baby and thats when the drama started. I'll start looking around for another vet although i'm bummed cause this one came highly reccommended. Although, a guilt trip i can definitely do without

09-08-2008, 06:15 PM	#5
qboe2001 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: waukegan Posts: 52	Do you get interceptor through the vet or is it available at petsmart or someplace like that? It definitely sounds a heap better than what they were telling me.

09-09-2008, 10:00 AM	#10
Sugar's Mom BANNED! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 9,248	My dogs get corona but not lepto. corona is worse than Parvo and it will correct itself one way or the other. Within three days of onset, the puppy will be well or dead.

09-09-2008, 02:04 PM	#12
jeanietoo YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 783	Coronavirus is not usually dangerous (except for puppies under 12 weeks) or if present with parvo. i don't feel the risks of vaccine outweigh the benefits

09-09-2008, 02:12 PM	#13
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Mine get the lepto but not the corona. My Vet says there are cases of it here and thats why they get it. They have never had a reaction to it either __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

09-09-2008, 06:41 PM	#14
qboe2001 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: waukegan Posts: 52	Is lepto then just as treatable as corona? If this is the case then that just reinforces my position about not vaccinating against it.

09-11-2008, 09:41 AM	#15
DejaVu YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: California Posts: 366	Corona is not bad if the dog is older, they can handle it it much better than a young puppy. But if a young puppy gets this, it can be very deadly. It dehydrates them extremely quickly. I had a litter at 2 weeks old get this , and lost almost the whole litter, by the time we found out what it was we had lost half the litter. 8 total, 2 survived. Most passed within 24-36 hours of showing initial symptoms. It was NOT pretty! The mom was not vaccinated and that would have prevented them from getting so sick. So even though its not worth it to get puppies vaccinated against corona, I highly reccommned getting any female that is used for breeding vaccinated against corona, the lepto i dont know much about..