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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom  Yes, it's "all in 1" - but what that means is that there is a whole bunch of other unnecessary vaccines in that 1 shot, that's what I'm trying to say/explain.
I'm pretty sure your dog was given the Canine Spectra 10 - which is the 10-in-1 shot you're describing and what your vet said.
That means she got all this: "SpectraŽ 10 vaccine is a combination of immunogenic, attenuated strains of Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus Type 2 (CAV-2), Canine Parainfluenza, and Canine Parvovirus Type 2b, propagated in cell line tissue cultures. The diluent contains killed antigens for Canine Coronavirus Vaccine-Leptospira Canicola-Grippotyphosa- Icterohaemorrhagiae-Pomona bacterial extract. The CAV-2 fraction cross-protects against respiratory infection caused by infectious canine hepatitis (CAV-1)."
The vast majority of yorkie owners will never, ever allow the Lepto vaccine (most especially) to be given, period. Nor do most of us do Corona. Those are both NON-core vaccines. Distemper, Parvo, and Rabies are the *only* core vaccines. Lepto should truly only be given when the risk of getting it far far farrrrr outweighs the risk of the vaccine itself.
Sorry it didn't go so well for you w/ this vet. It can take a while to find one you trust...I've been there too. |
The vaccine that she was given was directly from the breeder. I thought it was the 10 in 1- that's what she called it. However.. (I'm not being defensive just explaining, I promise). She gave her the 2nd of the series when I got her, and I brought the record over and the vet gave her the last one. Madra told me it wasn't 10 in 1, so, while I'm confused, I am reading a ton right now so I'm certain I'll understand shortly.
I won't give her anything except the bare basics from here on out, but Dan and I (husband) are looking for a vet that deals with smaller little guys from here on out.