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Originally Posted by Woogie Man  The problem with the lepto vaccine is that it doesn't protect against all strains and only lasts for 6 months. Not to mention the possible harm it can do to your dog. I think many vets scare owners into getting this shot for their dogs because humans can contract lepto. For Yorkies, the risk of getting lepto is very small and the risk of adverse reactions is high.
I had a vet (different than the one I mentioned earlier) try to push the lyme vaccine for a pup of mine. Now, I live in the city, in Mississippi and there are no deer in my area. Yet he was really doing a hard sell on the vaccine.
In Elaine's case, I think the vet may have been just pushing vaccines. He wasn't her regular vet and was only seeing the pup because she was sick. Vaccinations should have been left to her regular vet and he should have only dealt with Mia's immediate problem IMO.
I know I'm repeating myself, but as to the part of your post I bolded, my pup only got better after giving her Temaril. Antibiotics did not work but the Temaril cleared her very quickly. She did an amazing turnaround with it. |
What is Temaril and what is it for? Will the vet give it to me if I suggest it? I'm still sitting around dreading the day Teddy will show symptoms from the Lepto vaccine, its a mistake I live with and feel terrible for everyday that passes.