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kjc · 02-16-2012, 09:28 AM

I would get it a month after the dentals, not the same day, as any surgery triggers the immune response same as vaccines do.(not in the exact same way, but it's still the same immune system doing the responding)

Bitsy · 02-16-2012, 10:24 AM

The vaccine and bloodwork is tomorrow...the dental cleaning is 10 days later. I'll be sure to ask my vet if she thinks that is long enough in between. Thanks!

Britster · 02-16-2012, 12:35 PM

Good luck! I don't opt to do lepto, as Jackson had a terrible reaction to it as a pup. And he was a big boy too, so it wasn't really size. He was already 6lbs by that point at 12 weeks. It was scary! I thought I was losing him. So we will never do it again.

kjc · 02-16-2012, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bitsy

The vaccine and bloodwork is tomorrow...the dental cleaning is 10 days later. I'll be sure to ask my vet if she thinks that is long enough in between. Thanks!

From my research, any vaccine is at it's peak at two weeks, and by 4 weeks all immune responses return to normal. But definitely ask the vet.

candigirl · 02-16-2012, 03:08 PM

I just took Lexie to the vet today for her shots and the vet told me she won't give her the Lepto because she doesn't need it and often small breeds have bad reactions to it. Your vet feels it's necessary so hopefully all goes well

roseslevi · 02-16-2012, 03:24 PM

From my readings I found this: The lepto vaccine does not, unfortunately, cover all strains of the disease. It is also not always effective for all pets, even against the strains of lepto that it does cover. Usually dogs who get a strain of lepto that they have been vaccinated against will get a more mild form of the disease. I personally opted not to give the vaccine. If you do get the vaccine make sure to have it given separately without anything else. Good Luck

yorkieusa · 02-16-2012, 05:11 PM

I hope they both do well. Kacee's breeder marked her records to not give lepto and she's never had it. I'll keep them both in my thoughts. It's great you will be able to stay with them all day.

fon · 02-17-2012, 04:05 AM

my new puppy got the lepto shot about 2 weeks a go 10 min after shot he was throwing up and his body went limp lucky we were still at the vet when this happened they said his gums where white and they had to trat him right away they gave him a shot to counter act lepto shot .

Bitsy · 02-17-2012, 09:41 AM

We are home now. Both Peyton and Sophia had their blood work done and the Lepto shot about an hour and a half ago. So far so good. We pretreated with the Benedryl, and have been told they can get another dose tonight at 7 pm if needed.

They are curled up on my lap at the moment. We are going to take it easy today.

Thanks for all the advice and well wishes. We love you all!

Lovetodream88 · 02-17-2012, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bitsy

We are home now. Both Peyton and Sophia had their blood work done and the Lepto shot about an hour and a half ago. So far so good. We pretreated with the Benedryl, and have been told they can get another dose tonight at 7 pm if needed.

They are curled up on my lap at the moment. We are going to take it easy today.

Thanks for all the advice and well wishes. We love you all!

Glad they did well

magic123 · 02-17-2012, 05:24 PM

Just wondering what is Lepto? I never heard of this shot and my vet has never mentioned it to me. I have never heard anyone talk about this before.

dawn27 · 02-17-2012, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by magic123

Just wondering what is Lepto? I never heard of this shot and my vet has never mentioned it to me. I have never heard anyone talk about this before.

In the last few years there have been more and more cases of it found in the US. The risk is far to great for me not to have my animals vaccinated against it.

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yorkieusa · 02-17-2012, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Bitsy

We are home now. Both Peyton and Sophia had their blood work done and the Lepto shot about an hour and a half ago. So far so good. We pretreated with the Benedryl, and have been told they can get another dose tonight at 7 pm if needed.

They are curled up on my lap at the moment. We are going to take it easy today.

Thanks for all the advice and well wishes. We love you all!

Glad they did ok. We love you back!

magic123 · 02-17-2012, 05:56 PM

Thanks for the article. I just looked at it and I am going to ask my vet about this shot.I appreciate your fast response.

AniaR · 02-17-2012, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by magic123

Just wondering what is Lepto? I never heard of this shot and my vet has never mentioned it to me. I have never heard anyone talk about this before.

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02-16-2012, 09:28 AM	#16
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	I would get it a month after the dentals, not the same day, as any surgery triggers the immune response same as vaccines do.(not in the exact same way, but it's still the same immune system doing the responding) __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

02-16-2012, 10:24 AM	#17
Bitsy Ultimate Banner! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: US Posts: 6,122	The vaccine and bloodwork is tomorrow...the dental cleaning is 10 days later. I'll be sure to ask my vet if she thinks that is long enough in between. Thanks! __________________ Bitsy loves Sophia and Peyton

02-16-2012, 12:35 PM	#18
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	Good luck! I don't opt to do lepto, as Jackson had a terrible reaction to it as a pup. And he was a big boy too, so it wasn't really size. He was already 6lbs by that point at 12 weeks. It was scary! I thought I was losing him. So we will never do it again. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

02-16-2012, 03:24 PM	#21
roseslevi Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: E. Falmouth, Mass Posts: 2,102	From my readings I found this: The lepto vaccine does not, unfortunately, cover all strains of the disease. It is also not always effective for all pets, even against the strains of lepto that it does cover. Usually dogs who get a strain of lepto that they have been vaccinated against will get a more mild form of the disease. I personally opted not to give the vaccine. If you do get the vaccine make sure to have it given separately without anything else. Good Luck __________________ Rosemarie, Levi and Lily "The purity of a person's heart can be quickly measured by how they regard animals" ~ Anonymous

02-16-2012, 05:11 PM	#22
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	I hope they both do well. Kacee's breeder marked her records to not give lepto and she's never had it. I'll keep them both in my thoughts. It's great you will be able to stay with them all day. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

02-16-2012, 03:08 PM	#20
candigirl YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Toronto, Ont Posts: 333	I just took Lexie to the vet today for her shots and the vet told me she won't give her the Lepto because she doesn't need it and often small breeds have bad reactions to it. Your vet feels it's necessary so hopefully all goes well

02-17-2012, 04:05 AM	#23
fon YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chambersburg pa Posts: 316 Blog Entries: 1	my new puppy got the lepto shot about 2 weeks a go 10 min after shot he was throwing up and his body went limp lucky we were still at the vet when this happened they said his gums where white and they had to trat him right away they gave him a shot to counter act lepto shot . __________________ Fon ,JaceyTaleighGunner RIP Sierra 6/27/00-7/2/2008 RIP Cassie 1/8/01-12-14-10

02-17-2012, 09:41 AM	#24
Bitsy Ultimate Banner! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: US Posts: 6,122	We are home now. Both Peyton and Sophia had their blood work done and the Lepto shot about an hour and a half ago. So far so good. We pretreated with the Benedryl, and have been told they can get another dose tonight at 7 pm if needed. They are curled up on my lap at the moment. We are going to take it easy today. Thanks for all the advice and well wishes. We love you all! __________________ Bitsy loves Sophia and Peyton

02-17-2012, 05:24 PM	#26
magic123 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: coventry, ri usa Posts: 116	Just wondering what is Lepto? I never heard of this shot and my vet has never mentioned it to me. I have never heard anyone talk about this before.

02-17-2012, 05:56 PM	#29
magic123 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: coventry, ri usa Posts: 116	Thanks for the article. I just looked at it and I am going to ask my vet about this shot.I appreciate your fast response.