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Originally Posted by Britster  I am pro-vaccine (anti over-vaccination) so take a middle road approach. I understand what your vet is saying however lepto is NOT a core vaccine for a reason. And like you said it IS often dependent on area. Fwiw, Jax is very outdoorsy and has often swam in bodies of water, laid in puddles, and gone hiking etc. That reaction he had was horrible -- enough for me to clearly say never again. He also hasn't had vaccines, except rabies every 3 years per the law, since his 1 year old shots (DHPP). He's now 7 1/2. I'm going to booster the distemper vaccine by itself this year though as his titer was on the low side for that (even though titers are another discussion as well lol).
Jackson had a horrible reaction 7 years ago (not 10+) and my current vet STILL sees a lot of reactions with little dogs (way more than bigger dogs). |
I'm the same as you, pro-vaccine and anti-over vaccination. As a result, I opted to not get Teddy's annual booster for parvo, hepatitis and distemper since I have read that science suspects life long immunity but can't prove it so recommend 3 year vaccinations instead. Rabies isn't a problem here in England. Also, they do roll lepto in the core vaccinations, as standard. Seems totally unnecessary since lepto is area specific.
I have looked into titers and those are virtually useless after puppy hood so I don't know what the right answer is apart from I don't believe all vets are ONLY after money. Science is shaky for animals and humans so we do our best.