[RebelBelle]

I need advice... Jamie has his 6 month checkup this Saturday and the receptionist said something about a Lyme Vaccine. I told her I definitely want to speak with the vet before they give him the shot because I'm not sure I want to give it. She said that the would have him call me to discuss it. Anyway now I'm torn. I really don't want to give Jamie any unnecessary vaccines but we do live in Mississippi so we do get ticks (at least thats what my uncle said). I've never personally seen one. Of course I don't know if they carry Lyme. So I need opinions... should I give the Lyme vaccine and why or why not?

Also do you treat with flea and tick preventative? If so which do you use. When I bathed Jamie on Saturday in Buddy Wash I found 1 flea. We just moved so we are in a new yard. Should I treat him or should I get something to treat the yard? If i treat the yard what should I use.

Thanks in advance for all your help!