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07-19-2010, 01:20 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ardmore, Oklahoma, USA
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| Rabies shot now or later? Ok so I have looked at the vaccine schedules and I know my 5 month old pup can have his rabies vaccine now but I need personal opinions about this.....He is 2.34 pounds and 19 weeks old. He has had all of this other puppy vaccines and they want to schedule me for his rabies in 3 weeks. Should I wait? He is super-tiny still and he never goes outside and isn't around any other dogs. Is it safe for me to wait a little longer. I want to but I don't want to put his health in danger. Like I said, I know the vaccine 'rules' but I want to know personal opinions on this please. Also lepto....I did not want him to get this the last time and so he didn't but the vet tech made me feel horrible for not getting it. I have read several things about not getting this for smaller pups. Did I make a mistake on this too? My breeder also told me not to get it. Thanks for any responses in advance!
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07-19-2010, 02:05 PM | #2 |
Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland
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| Lepto = no! At least I don't think it's necessary and has way too many risks. Jackson, who is significantly bigger than your pup (he was 6lbs at 12 weeks old, now is 15lbs) had a reaction to it, so it's not just the tinies who react badly. He got lethargic and starting vomiting, shaking all over, could barely walk. It was terrible to see. Not every dog has this reaction, but to me it's unnecessary to risk it really, unless lepto is really high in your area or something. Rabies, by law, is usually required by (I think?) around 4 months old. However, I held off. I was sooo scared by his reaction to the lepto that I was scared to give him more shots, lol. Jackson was around 6 months old (and 10lbs by this point) when I gave him rabies and he was totally fine. He was outdoors alot too.
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07-19-2010, 02:40 PM | #3 |
Don't Litter Spay&Neuter Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal
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| Like Brister said no Lepto, unless it's a high risk in your area. Consult closely w/your vet. Too many toy dogs get reactions or die from it. Rabies are required by law, every state/county is different. Check your local city's site or call them for info. If you have a city license for your dog(s), rabies vaccines are required. As long as it isn't given together w/the DHP vaccines, he should be fine. According to Dr. Jean Dodds, the recommend age is 24 weeks or older (that could be for California).
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