What To Expect?

[Beabble]

As some of you know, I'm new here and just thought you might be able to give me some input on what to expect when Maggy has her vaccinations. With how bad sick she was and fighting to get over the tough stuff, the doc and I both decided it would be best to hold off on her shots until her immune system has a chance to build itself back up. I've never had a small breed dog before but since we've had Maggy in our lives, I've done A LOT of reading on Chihuahuas and Yorkies and I've read that a lot have reactions to the vaccinations. Has many of your furkids had any reactions to them? We've got 3 other dogs, 2 boxers and a German shorthaired pointer and only one of ours had a reaction and it was to the lepto. When I took Maggy in for her check up the other day, I asked him if he gives the modified live virus or the killed virus and he said the modified live virus. Is this something I should opt against? Should I request the killed vaccine? I'm so scared to death for Maggy to get her shots after all she's been through and all I've read that can happen. I do have her schedualed for a Monday morning brihgt and early though, that way if she has ANY reaction, the vet is in and I can rush her right into him. Are you all really over protective of your lil ones as well? I just look into her beautiful face and I think, oh God, help me make the right choices for her, please don't let me make the wrong one that will hurt her and take her away from us. She depends on us to make the right choices for her. I had also read that when vaccines are given, they give the same dosage to our lil ones as they give to a 90 pound dog, should that much REALLY be given? Maggy's only 1 pound 8 ounces right now. Her appointment is for February 4th, I'm sure she'll have gained a few more ounces by then, but she'll still be so teeny tiny. I'm SUCH a worry wart when it comes to our kids, (skin, fur, shell and scale.)

[MyFairLacy]

A lot of people opt out for the Lepto vaccine. It is not a core vaccine and should only be given in endemic areas and to pets likely to be exposed to the pathogen. Lacy had lepto vaccines the first couple of times with no issues, but its not a vaccine I would probably give again as it's not neccessary for most of our little dogs. I would just discuss it with your vet and do research online about it. You and your vet should be able to determine if the vaccine is really neccessary where you live and if your dog is has a risk of being exposed.

[Ellie May]

My Yorkie did had a reaction to her vaccines once. She may have died if emergency treatment wasn't given, but it was. This was probably from the lepto shot. Please do not give it to a Yorkie unless you live in an endemic area. Still then it is really risky for toy breeds and I wouldn't give it so easily. Coronavirus isn't core and is certainly not necessary. Rabies has to be given whenever the state says. Parvo and distemper should be given in puppyhood and one year later. Then they can be given every three years or you can do titers. Some vets insist on doing them more often though. Hepatitis will probably automatically be given with distemper and parvo. Since they slip parainfluenza in the shot you have to give it, unless you do them all in singles. Some vets and most groomers also insist on bordatella vaccine. I don't like it (just because it is like a flu shot...just more poison in their systems) and since Ellie is so sensitive I don't have to give it. They "could" potential have an elevated chance of getting pneumonia without it though. So really it is almost as though there is no choice with some of these. Some vets won't allow your dog to be hospitalized without certain ones...

[Amy81]

I just wanted to say Hello and welcome to YorkieTalk! So glad to have you here!