I called at least 6 vets in our area before I found one that would agree to NOT give the lepto vaccine. When Teddy got his shots a few months ago our new vet did not recommend the lepto vaccine. She told us that she has only given it to about 5 or 6 dogs in the last 5 years.
We took Daisy in last month for her shots and NOW the vet is recommending the lepto vaccine. She says there are increasing cases of lepto in our area. So we did get the lepto shot for both of them, but not at the same time as the Rabies shot. Both of mine are 15 lbs and have had the shots for 7 yrs now with no problems. We do have opossom's in our yard as well as neighbor's cats roaming around and there are a lot of wild critters at the park where we walk them. I was torn about giving them the shot but I do want them to be protected.
If there is a titers test for lepto I will get that next year before I get the shot again. I will have to find out about that.
__________________ RIP My Sweet Darling Angel Daisy 08/09/03 - 10/02/15, RIP My Sweet Baby Boy Teddy Bear 02/01/04 - 02/11/16 Photos HERE |