Vaccine Question???? Please Help

[CaLi19GyRL]

Puppy Jr. - for puppies 6-7 weeks old
(DA2PP, Roundworm De-Worm) $16

Puppy - for puppies 8-16 weeks old (DA2LPP, Corona, Bordetella, Roundworm De-Worm) $32

Dog #1 - for dogs over 16 weeks (Rabies, DA2LPP, Corona, Bordetella) $32

Dog #2 - for dogs over 16 weeks (DA2LPP, Corona, Bordetella) $28

Dog #3 - for dogs over 16 weeks (Rabies, DA2LPP, Corona, Bordetella, Lyme) $44
Dog #4 - for dogs over 16 weeks old (DA2LPP, Corona, Bordetella, Lyme) $40

[CaLi19GyRL]

Gosh I guess I posted on accident.....what I am wanting to know is if those shots sound about right?? I've read a lot about the vaccines and can't recall which one is dangerous in yorkies, is that the lepto??? Can I request that not to be given?? I am so confused!

[Ellie May]

Originally Posted by CaLi19GyRL

Puppy Jr. - for puppies 6-7 weeks old
(DA2PP, Roundworm De-Worm) $16

Puppy - for puppies 8-16 weeks old (DA2LPP, Corona, Bordetella, Roundworm De-Worm) $32

Dog #1 - for dogs over 16 weeks (Rabies, DA2LPP, Corona, Bordetella) $32

Dog #2 - for dogs over 16 weeks (DA2LPP, Corona, Bordetella) $28

Dog #3 - for dogs over 16 weeks (Rabies, DA2LPP, Corona, Bordetella, Lyme) $44
Dog #4 - for dogs over 16 weeks old (DA2LPP, Corona, Bordetella, Lyme) $40

It sounds right but it doesn't sound good.
The lepto vaccine is very dangerous to Yorkies and should only be given where the disease is a huge problem. It has killed Yorkie puppies, so I'd never give it before 16 weeks. I would also give lepto by itself and not in a combo. Some of the lepto vaccines only protect against a couple strains and don't work for long.

I don't believe corona, giardia or lyme's are necessary. Lyme's may be connected to kidney failure and there is no way I'd even thing about giving it if it isn't a huge problem around you.

Bordatella is necessary for grooming or training classes but I don't do any of these and Ellie is very sensitive, so I don't give it. The intranasal has been known to cause the disease. So whether you give it or you don't your dog could get kennel cough and then pneumonia.

DHPP or DA2PP is necessary. I wouldn't give any vaccine til at least 8-10 weeks old. My preference is to give DHPP or DA2PP at 8 or 10 weeks then again at 12 or 14 weeks then again at 16 or 18 weeks. The later you start the better and three sets may not be necessary but try to talk your vet into that...

Rabies is probably necessary there at 16 weeks but I'd try to hold off til 6 months.

I would not deworm the same day and I would give NO MORE THAN one vaccine a week.

[Ellie May]

Originally Posted by CaLi19GyRL

Gosh I guess I posted on accident.....what I am wanting to know is if those shots sound about right?? I've read a lot about the vaccines and can't recall which one is dangerous in yorkies, is that the lepto??? Can I request that not to be given?? I am so confused!

I have found that most vets successfully talk their clients into giving the lepto. This is most likely the vaccine my Yorkie collapsed from. It needs to be a huge problem in the area for me to even consider it.

Ultimately it is your dog though. If you don't want to vaccinate against something (except rabies), don't.

[Ladymom]

Dr. Dodd's vaccine protocol is the best one to follow IMO. It has been adopted by 27 vet schools.

http://www.wellpet.org/vaccines/dodds-schedule.htm

[CaLi19GyRL]

Thank you all!! Well I am going to get him groomed & we are going to take puppy classes soooo I guess we will need the bortadella(sp) He actually had his frsit set of shots ! 6 weeks from the breeder....he got
DHMP
Parvo

He is due for his next set of shots on 3/29 so I am just trying to figure out what to say to the vet as far as what I want/don't want. Sorry to sound naieve....I've had big dogs all my life and I was a kid so we just always got what the vet said to give ya know?? I know yorkies are delicate an I don't want anything to happen to my lil Maxx!!!

[Sunnie]

We do not have a Lepto problem in our area so the vet should have no problem honoring your request that he not give it. I mentioned to my vet to please not give lepto as per my breeder and the vet told me we don't need it here.

[Ellie May]

Because vaccines were started so early, the vet may insist on four rounds.
Vaccinating a young pup neutralizes maternal antibiodies, so your pup is probably totally unprotected from disease right now. Please be very careful.

[CaLi19GyRL]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

Because vaccines were started so early, the vet may insist on four rounds.
Vaccinating a young pup neutralizes maternal antibiodies, so your pup is probably totally unprotected from disease right now. Please be very careful.

Wow really? Well that sucks!!! He is due for his next set this Saturday so...I will tell them no letpo.

[Ellie May]

Originally Posted by CaLi19GyRL

Wow really? Well that sucks!!! He is due for his next set this Saturday so...I will tell them no letpo.

Really this can be true for any pup vaccined before 8 or 10 (or some say 16) weeks, so it isn't just your pup... It's just a scary thought.

[jeanietoo]

Most vets that are used to treating small dogs should know about the lepto. If yours doesn't I would ask lots of questions before any procedure

[Ladymom]

Ellie May is right. At six weeks your puppy still had maternal antibodies from nursing which attack and kill the virus in the first vaccine leaving her unprotected. It's called the "window of susceptibility". That's why we always warn new puppy owners to wait until the full round of vaccines is finished (about four months) plus two weeks before bringing puppies to grooming salons, dog parks, public areas in apartment complexes and neighborhoods, etc.

[CaLi19GyRL]

Oh I was told that after his 2nd set of shots (next week) that I could take him to the groomer. Is this a not so great idea???

[Ellie May]

Originally Posted by CaLi19GyRL

Oh I was told that after his 2nd set of shots (next week) that I could take him to the groomer. Is this a not so great idea???

If it was Ellie and her last vaccines were scheduled for 16 or 18 weeks, I would not take her out to a place like that for 2 weeks after.

So, I think you should wait.

[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by CaLi19GyRL

Oh I was told that after his 2nd set of shots (next week) that I could take him to the groomer. Is this a not so great idea???

No, you need to wait until he's completed his full round of shots plus two weeks for full immunity, usually about 16 weeks depending on the rabies law in your state.