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Originally Posted by MyBabyFynnlie  He's going back next week to just have a 'well-puppy' check up. I might have labs done then. We'll see. The Vet wantst to give him the 'dog flu' immunization. I'm not sure yet... |
I don't want to sound like I'm telling you what to do... so forgive me if I fail in that respect...
General vaccine info:
This link has vaccine info:
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...-overview.html
The 'flu' vac is new so isn't listed as a non-core vac there.
No vaccine should be given within 3-4 weeks of a Rabies vaccine. It takes that long for the body to work producing antibodies against what you're vaccinating for. Giving additional vaccines too soon before or after makes it so the body has to split it's defences and make antibodies for both, so less antibodies are made for each. The pup may be protected, but not as well as he could be if the individual vaccine is allowed to do it's job completely, before introducing another vaccine to it's system.
Many of us on YT are learning that with vaccines, less is better, especially for our little dogs. Small breed dogs have encountered problems because of their size and the amount of vaccine given (same amount given to a 100+ pound dog). Research is currently being done but change is slow in coming.
You also need to be aware of the effects of overvaccinating your Yorkie. GME is a devastating disease that is immune mediated, and too much stimulation of the pup's immune system may bring on an assult of the production of antibodies that will attack the pup's own system. Pups that tend to have allergies are more likely to develop this problem. Until you know for sure, I would err on the side of caution.
In short, your pup needs DHPP, then in 3-4 weeks Rabies (throughout his life it should be separated) Many are choosing to have Titers done to check for individual immunity levels, rather than to do repeat vaccinations. after the initial puppy series
The 'Flu' vaccine, dental vaccine, new Lepto vaccine, Giardia vaccine are all new on the market and IMHO haven't been proven or tested enough to be deemed safe for me to give to my Yorkies.
The old Lepto and Coronavirus vaccinces have caused problems in small breed dogs. I do not give these to mine.
I strongly urge you to please do some research before giving any more vaccines to your pup. I will help you find info if you need help... just PM me. Vaccinating Yorkies has become a very serious issue of late and I would hate to see something happen to your baby. I am wary of vets who try to push the newer vaccines... but vets do make a lot of profit on vaccines, so you need to be aware and educate yourself to keep your puppy safe.