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Originally Posted by kjc  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. |
While I agree that people need to educate themselves about vaccines, I must say that this reference to GME is concerning. I keep seeing this pop up in threads on YT and to date I have found nothing that indicates that vaccines trigger GME. If there is research to back this, then I would certainly love to see it. It really concerns me because a lot of people read this forum and to give information that might frighten people into not giving vaccines is worrisome to me. There are people who believe that vaccines are a trigger for GME....there are also people who believe that vaccines in children cause autism. In both cases, to my knowledge, neither is validated by research.
I also do not agree that titers should be done at one year following the puppy vaccinations. A booster is recommended at one year and I believe Jean Dodds also recommends that? Correct me if I am wrong.
We all need to keep in mind that dogs are still dying from Parvo and Distemper because people do not vaccinate. There is such a thing as risk vs benefit. That is true in vaccines and in medications.
The OP has a puppy and I do hope that she will take into consideration that not everyone on YT is an authority on vaccines...or anything vet related. It is good to take information here...but please speak with your vet about your concerns AND do your own research. I am not a believer that the majority of vets give vaccines for profit....they give them because the SEE FIRST HAND the results of NOT VACCINATING WHICH CAN BE DEADLY.
As to a flu vaccine....I personally would not give it to any of my pups. I don't even get a flu vaccine myself. To each his own I suppose. The risk of a pup dying from the flu because it is not vaccinated is MUCH less than the risk of an unvaccinated dog dying from distemper. Parvo can be treated (although it is often fatal), distemper is DEADLY.
Yes, some vets do over vaccinate and we all need to be educated consumers; but that does not mean we should be so frightened that we do not protect our dogs from deadly diseases.