No, no, no and no!!!!! This is not a core vaccination. Only core vaccines are recommended for toy breeds. Corona, giardia, the dental vaccination and the canine flu are all outside of this. Other specialties such as Lepto also pose a high risk of reaction. If you read any current protocol being taught at all 27 major vet schools, core vaccines for toy breeds along with DHPP being given at 3 year intervals (following puppy shots and the initial booster) are all that are recommended.
I feel like a broken record saying this, but toy breed dogs are NOT like other breeds. They have special needs based on their size. Vets that do not follow the protocol being currently taught (especially the 3 year DHPP) are obviously interested only in their profitability and are not well versed in toy breed care (IMO). Vaccinating more often than necessary puts needly toxins (ie; POISON) into your pet's system which can result in many long-term medical conditions.
Keep in mind that vaccinated every 3 years does not mean to forgo a yearly wellness check.
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