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Originally Posted by maxmom   Really??
This is what he is due for:
-DA2P-Lepto Vac
-Intestinal Parasite Exam
-Bortadela Vac
-Heartworm test
-Rabies vaccine
-Parvovirus vac.
-Semi-annual exam.
What do I do and what shouldn't I , or better yet, should I avoid the vac's all together?  |
No way are all those shots in one day a good idea.
All states have rabies laws.
In Michigan it should be given at 4 months, one year later and every three years.
Bordatella is optional but required in most places to board or groom.
I don't do it but might have to some day.
My opinion is that it is that because dogs can still get it with the vaccine (supposedly not as severe) and the vaccine can cause kennel cough, it is not a good vaccine.
Distemper, parvo, parafluenza and adenovirus are usally given annually or once every three years after a one year booster. This is really a compromise because it is debatable whether they are needed at all after one has been given after the immune syst is fully developed. This is especialy true for distemper, parvo and adenovirus. You could do titers but there is question on whether those are the right way to go.
Lepto should ONLY be given where there is a huge risk and maybe not at all. How many cases are in your area? The vaccine has killed Yorkies and should not be given just because. This is a hard decision.
If this were Ellie and I wanted her to have distemper, parvo, parainfluenza, lepto, bordatella and rabies in the same year (which is waaaaaaaaaaay too much), I would maybe do the distemper, parvo, parainfluenza and adenovirus (preferably spaced out by a week or two but most vets will probably insist on the combo), then maybe bordatella a couple weeks later, then lepto a couple weeks later then rabies a couple weeks later.
The problem with giving so many at one time (besides not knowing what your dog is reacting to if a reaction would occur and stressing the immune system too much) is it is can negate the immune response because the immune system has too much to do thereby causing them to be ineffective.
Your vet will probably tell you it is fine but I would not give this many.
In fact, once Ellie had DHLPP-C and rabies in one day and reacted (serious...looked like she was dying). We can only guess that the lepto caused it but because so many were given at once it would be impossible to say.
By the way, if you HAVE to give the lepto, it should be given as a singe, not in a combo. Fort Dodge makes one but Pfizer does also. Pfizer's may be better.