Going for vaccinations today...need some guidance quick!

[nvnvgirl]

Hi~ I'm finally taking Madison for his first set of vaccinations this morning but I wanted to check here first .....he has to have these to be neutered, so I'm going along with their routine (I'm taking him to our ASPCA low cost clinic, which is extremely good), but I'm a little concerned after reading a few things here about vaccinations and rabies, and looking at Max's vaccination schedule.

What they give is DHPPC (I don't think I have any choice in this if this is where he's going to be neutered, which he is....after that, I can make the decision on when/if we re-vaccinate) AND, I believe they are intending to give him his Rabies shot too. Is this a good idea to have it given at the same time? I think I remember my vet telling me that they don't give rabies at the same time as the others? Is that right? And if that's so, how long after the first set of vaccines, should he get the rabies? He's going to be getting 2 sets of these (along with Bordatella, b/c I DO use a groomer and there are a lot of other dogs there when I take them), 3 weeks apart with his neuter sched. for June 10th.

[Ellie May]

Rabies should never ever be given with another vaccine.
I would wait about two weeks and I would not do any vaccines at the time of neuter.

[nvnvgirl]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

Rabies should never ever be given with another vaccine.
I would wait about two weeks and I would not do any vaccines at the time of neuter.

Thank you! I was hoping YOU'd see this! He's not getting any at the time of his neuter, I meant to say that; he gets his shots 3 weeks after these first set and then his neuter is sched. for almost a week later. Is that ok, you think?

[janet77]

I ALWAYS do one vaccine at a time! My yorkies (and other small dogs) tend to have vaccine reactions! Einie is the worst extreme reactions, while minnie only get a bit lethargic and a mild fever. Einie gets a bendryl injection 15 min. prior to a vaccine and it has been the only way to help him, he also sometimes gets IV fluids.
I definitely advise to only get one vaccine at a time and wait 2-3 weeks in between It is the best personally, see how your pup reacts to one vaccine, if no problems, then schedule the next one(diffrent one) couple days later, and my vet has said that small dogs should never get more than 2 vaccines at a time.ALso keep childrens liquid benadryl handy in case thier is a reaction. Start at a minimal dose!!!(if needed)But check with your vet first.

[Woogie Man]

I would be just as much concerned about the anesthetic being used as the vaccinations. My son took his dog to our humane society for a low-cost neuter and they used barbituates. Everything worked fine in his case but his dog is large (about 60 pounds). I would never let one of my Yorkies be put under using anything but gas (isoflurene). It can be very dangerous. Last year, a couple got a puppy from us because they had lost their Yorkie due to the anesthetic used during a teeth cleaning procedure. I would hope you'd consider this and inquire about the anesthetic used by the ASPCA clinic.

[Ellie May]

Originally Posted by nvnvgirl

Thank you! I was hoping YOU'd see this! He's not getting any at the time of his neuter, I meant to say that; he gets his shots 3 weeks after these first set and then his neuter is sched. for almost a week later. Is that ok, you think?

I'd probably be okay with that.
I would not be okay with giving a 5-way or giving corona at all but you said you don't have a choice, so do what you need to do.

[LuvMySissy]

The rabies should always be given separate of other vaccinations and no vaccination should be given in a combo. I'm pretty sure the DHPPC is a multi-vaccine. Please have them give distemper separate without lepto. You can always decide to give lepto later if you want to, but new studies are finding the risks associated with lepto vaccines far outweigh any benefits, particularly in toy breeds.

I highly recommend each vaccine being given individually with at least two weeks inbetween vaccinations. Regardless of whether this is a low-cost clinic, they can do that. And, they can always break out the vaccinations as well.

Good luck!!!!!!!!

[nvnvgirl]

Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

The rabies should always be given separate of other vaccinations and no vaccination should be given in a combo. I'm pretty sure the DHPPC is a multi-vaccine. Please have them give distemper separate without lepto. You can always decide to give lepto later if you want to, but new studies are finding the risks associated with lepto vaccines far outweigh any benefits, particularly in toy breeds.

I highly recommend each vaccine being given individually with at least two weeks inbetween vaccinations. Regardless of whether this is a low-cost clinic, they can do that. And, they can always break out the vaccinations as well.

Good luck!!!!!!!!

Thank you...I just wasnt' really sure if they could do them separately. I believe that Max's were all given in combo (But can't find the sheet that it was listed on, so I'm not sure now). They don't give lepto here at all.

BTW, our low cost clinic is instituting new procedures that will make them almost a full service vet clinic....I am on the auxiliary of this clinic and our president of the clinic says that he'll put his vaccine/spay and neuter clinic up against ANY vet hospital or other clinic ANY DAY. He loves his dogs and if he's good with it, then I feel pretty comfortable with them too. And I know people who have had their dogs spayed/neutered there who were very happy with them.
I'm just concerned mainly with the vaccines all being given together. I appreciate the input from everyone! Thank you!

[nvnvgirl]

Originally Posted by Woogie Man

I would be just as much concerned about the anesthetic being used as the vaccinations. My son took his dog to our humane society for a low-cost neuter and they used barbituates. Everything worked fine in his case but his dog is large (about 60 pounds). I would never let one of my Yorkies be put under using anything but gas (isoflurene). It can be very dangerous. Last year, a couple got a puppy from us because they had lost their Yorkie due to the anesthetic used during a teeth cleaning procedure. I would hope you'd consider this and inquire about the anesthetic used by the ASPCA clinic.

Thank you for this info....I feel pretty comfortable with their surgical procedures b/c I know other people with Yorkies who have had them done here, but I will ask today while I'm there, what exactly their practice is! I wouldn't have my dogs put under anesthesia for teeth cleaning, but I guess that's beside the point. I'm an RN and I hate anesthesia and know the risks for people....it's a great thing WHEN and IF you NEED it....which to me means a DIRE emergency....otherwise, I steer clear of it, so, I figure if I am leery of it for myself, what's it do to a little doggie????

[cj125]

Originally Posted by nvnvgirl

Thank you...I just wasnt' really sure if they could do them separately. I believe that Max's were all given in combo (But can't find the sheet that it was listed on, so I'm not sure now). They don't give lepto here at all.

BTW, our low cost clinic is instituting new procedures that will make them almost a full service vet clinic....I am on the auxiliary of this clinic and our president of the clinic says that he'll put his vaccine/spay and neuter clinic up against ANY vet hospital or other clinic ANY DAY. He loves his dogs and if he's good with it, then I feel pretty comfortable with them too. And I know people who have had their dogs spayed/neutered there who were very happy with them.
I'm just concerned mainly with the vaccines all being given together. I appreciate the input from everyone! Thank you!

That's nice but what's good for dogs in general is not always the case for TOY breeds (ie Yorkies). I have found that Vets are wonderful people and are schooled for "animals in general" BUT are not always up to date with what may be good for our babies. I, personally, trust the people who have owned and dedicated their lives to this breed before following advise from others.

I owned a Lab for 15 years and his care was definatly different than the care that we have to give our Yorkies.

Ultimately it's your choice... but I think you must have some doubts or you wouldn't have asked for info here.

Good Luck either way!

[nvnvgirl]

Originally Posted by cj125

That's nice but what's good for dogs in general is not always the case for TOY breeds (ie Yorkies). I have found that Vets are wonderful people and are schooled for "animals in general" BUT are not always up to date with what may be good for our babies. I, personally, trust the people who have owned and dedicated their lives to this breed before following advise from others.

I owned a Lab for 15 years and his care was definatly different than the care that we have to give our Yorkies.

Ultimately it's your choice... but I think you must have some doubts or you wouldn't have asked for info here.

Good Luck either way!

Yes, I agree that vets MAY be (or may NOT be) wonderful people and that they are trained basically for "animals in general" and I understand that what's good for dogs in general isn't necessarily good for Yorkies as they are much smaller and have other issues that may influence their vet care and it's delivery. Which is why I always check here first before I do much of anything with mine.

I have checked out the qualifications of the vets who work here and I think that being a former Helen Woodward Veterinarian is a very good sign. I'm not a total numbskull and cavalier with my dog's care. Nor with any of my other animals care; I'm accustomed to having exotic pets, so no vet care is ever "animals in general" with me.

The doubts I've got are regarding the vaccination scheduling, since I've never had any dog other than Max before and he got all his shots when he was a puppy. This dog is an adult.

And after having been there, they are extremely flexible. They told me I can have the rabies when I feel comfortable having it done.

Also, Ellie May~ good news..they don't give the Carona either! I was happy about that!