Personally, I would not do it. My Yorkies stay mostly at home with me and do not go on outdoor adventures with lakes and streams or come in contact with livestock, etc. It would be rare to even come in contact with the disease. It is transmitted from urine and is zoonotic (which can be transmitted to humans)
Weigh the pros and cons.
First, I would ask the vet how common the disease is in the area. Has he/she seen any cases in the office? Yorkie's have a high risk of a reaction to the vaccine, what is different in the new vaccine to counteract that? How many reactions have there been to the vaccine with Yorkies and small dogs? Does the overall risk outweigh the benefit?
Good luck in your research. |