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Old 05-31-2010, 05:32 PM   #3
kalina82
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Originally Posted by Ellie May View Post
It is the same dose for large and small dogs.
You are not overreacting b/c he is your baby, but know that reactions (immediate and severe) aren't nearly as common as the internet could lead people to believe. Most everyone will write about bad experiences, but very few about things going smoothly.

There is always a risk when giving drugs and b/c of his size and to err on the side of caution, I would stay at the vet's office for at least 20-30 minutes after administration.
excellent advice crystal.

Sometimes a vet will give a half dose instead of a full dose if you ask but it depends on the vet. also i'm not sure if they'll do that with puppy vaccines, but i know some will do it for adult vaccines. I agree that you should stay at the vet for 20-30 minutes after he gets the vaccine just in case because he is so tiny. I worry that if he has a reaction to it and you are not close then it may take to long to get back to the vet. And just double check that it is only DHPP that he is getting. no lepto or corona.
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