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Bella7808 · 06-05-2019, 08:04 AM

Yesterday we took Bella to the Vet for her 1 year old annual checkup and her rabies vaccination shot which also included the DA2PP, Bordetella and Lepto shots. She received those same shots last year when she was 3 months old. We were concerned at that time because she was so young but we had to trust our Vet’s judgement since we were first time dog owners and didn’t know what to expect. Of course as dog owners we want to protect our loving dogs from diseases.
When she arrived home Bella wasn’t her usual self for the most of the day. She just hid inside her crate all day and slept. I knew she was tired and was also concerned that she was shivering. Bella is usually happy and playful and likes to sit on top of her dog bed outside the crate and either just watch us or play with her toys or follow us around the house.
I was concerned about her unusual behaviour after a couple of hours and called the Vet’s office and they said that if she had a bad adverse reaction it would’ve shown symptoms within 5 to 10 minutes, like coughing, gasping for air or vomiting then it would be more serious. Otherwise she should be better in the morning.
I was feeling sad and decided to check out the Yorkshire Terrier General discussions to see if anyone was talking about vaccinations. I was so glad to have found the Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie Frequently Asked Questions: #8 What Immunizations are required for my Yorkie?
I found out that I wasn’t alone in this matter. I can see that vaccinating your dog is a controversial subject, as well as a very difficult choice. Also hearing from others and to learn that Bella was experiencing the same symptoms i.e. lethargic and loss of appetite and made me feel much better.
Later in the evening Bella did come out of her cage to do her toilet on the pee pad and ate some kibbles and showed some playfulness, we were so happy to see that she was okay. This morning she seemed fine as well but still tired looking.
I’m thinking that next year we should only allow her to have the rabies vaccination only since we do take her from grooming and it’s a requirement. Maybe allow the other shots every other year?
Thank you to everyone for sharing their stories. I enjoyed reading them.

Bella’s Mommy

06-05-2019, 08:04 AM	#1
Bella7808 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 87	Dog Vaccinations Yesterday we took Bella to the Vet for her 1 year old annual checkup and her rabies vaccination shot which also included the DA2PP, Bordetella and Lepto shots. She received those same shots last year when she was 3 months old. We were concerned at that time because she was so young but we had to trust our Vet’s judgement since we were first time dog owners and didn’t know what to expect. Of course as dog owners we want to protect our loving dogs from diseases. When she arrived home Bella wasn’t her usual self for the most of the day. She just hid inside her crate all day and slept. I knew she was tired and was also concerned that she was shivering. Bella is usually happy and playful and likes to sit on top of her dog bed outside the crate and either just watch us or play with her toys or follow us around the house. I was concerned about her unusual behaviour after a couple of hours and called the Vet’s office and they said that if she had a bad adverse reaction it would’ve shown symptoms within 5 to 10 minutes, like coughing, gasping for air or vomiting then it would be more serious. Otherwise she should be better in the morning. I was feeling sad and decided to check out the Yorkshire Terrier General discussions to see if anyone was talking about vaccinations. I was so glad to have found the Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie Frequently Asked Questions: #8 What Immunizations are required for my Yorkie? I found out that I wasn’t alone in this matter. I can see that vaccinating your dog is a controversial subject, as well as a very difficult choice. Also hearing from others and to learn that Bella was experiencing the same symptoms i.e. lethargic and loss of appetite and made me feel much better. Later in the evening Bella did come out of her cage to do her toilet on the pee pad and ate some kibbles and showed some playfulness, we were so happy to see that she was okay. This morning she seemed fine as well but still tired looking. I’m thinking that next year we should only allow her to have the rabies vaccination only since we do take her from grooming and it’s a requirement. Maybe allow the other shots every other year? Thank you to everyone for sharing their stories. I enjoyed reading them. Bella’s Mommy