[smartpuppiepets]

If Lyme disease is a threat in your area it is better to give. We do have a lot of cases of lyme disease here in my area, but the PROTOCOL to give the shot may be what makes the whole difference. Most vets i know around here do not recommend the lyme vaccine until the puppy is at least 8 months if it is a small breed /toy breed. Specially in the homes located near the woods where we have Deer, they definitely recommend it and we do not see many reactions to this vaccine. Also most vets around here have been more cautious with all the vaccines, making sure not to overload a tiny puppy with multiple shots at the same time or too closed together. All goes with good sense and education. It is not worthy to try to save a buck avoiding an extra vet visit and take the chance to do too many shots at once. Besides, until the puppy is fully vaccinated it is the owner's responsibility to keep the puppy away from contaminated areas as much as possible.
Lepto is not recommended in our area except for the farm homes or areas where the local vets had reports of cases.
Gyardia vaccine is not really effective and it is not being recommended around here ...
I ALWAYS recommend our new puppy owners to find LOCAL vet who is on top of what is going on around them. A Great vet who will take the time to answer your questions, educate you about the "adventure" of being a new puppy owner and safety, that is the vet you want to have and trust. A good vet will not recommend you to give unnecessary shots just to make a few extra dollars, and i mean ... just a very few... so your best bet is to find a good vet near your primary home, and ask your questions of course, but also trust your vet as he must have your best interest in mind, and that includes your family health as well your puppy well being. Of course as with everything in life there will be oblivious vets, bad ones... but with a little bit of research you will find one you will feel comfortable with.
XOXO