If there is a problem with lepto in your area, he probably needs the vaccine. However, it should never be given along with his other shots due to the risk of a reaction. It should be given separately at least 2-3 after the other vaccines. Fort Dodge makes a single dose vaccine. You can buy it yourself from Revival for a few dollars if your vet doesn't have it.
Dogs usually don't have a reaction to lepto the first time they get the shot. It's usually the second or even third shot that can cause the deadly reaction, so just because he didn't have a reaction this time, doesn't mean he won't next time.
IMO your vet should have discussed giving him the lepto vaccine before he did it. |