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Deb1 · 03-18-2013, 07:27 AM

When I was at the vets on Saturday, we were discussing vaccinations for Tatiana. I have never given my yorkies the Lepto vaccine.

Our vet was saying that there has been 2 cases of it in the area. He is now recommending it for adult dogs to get beginining at 1 yr and older. He isn't recommending it for puppies. What is Lepto? Should I worry about it with my pups? He said there is a new version of it and it is safer for yorkies. Anyone know about this?

dawn27 · 03-18-2013, 07:44 AM

Leptospirosis - This is a bacterial disease transmitted through urine of infected animals. It infects the kidneys and causes weakness, vomiting, high fever and loss of appetite.The vaccine does not cover all strains of Lepto. Early treatment with antibiotics or a combination of antibiotics usually results in good prognosis. Lepto can be transmissible to humans. If you are in a location where your animals may come into contact with such animal as raccoons, opossum, skunks or rats it is recommended that you get them vaccinated against the Lepto virus.

I have my dogs treated every spring. I would rather treat against it rather than have then infected and go through the process of treating it after the fact. Im my eyes prevention is the best policy.

Deb1 · 03-18-2013, 08:14 AM

I just read about it being transferred by rats, raccoons and stray animals. Since we live in a rural area and by a creek, I will have them vaccinated when they are a year old! I hope the new vaccine is safe for small yorkies. That is my fear of them having a reaction.

mperran1974 · 03-18-2013, 08:30 AM

I will have to ask my vet about this also. Thanks for the info.

Lovetodream88 · 03-18-2013, 09:03 AM

My mom had a goat die of it so I get it. If you do get it though I would get the vet to give your dog benadryl and stay around the vets office for an hour after getting it.

Lovetodream88 · 03-18-2013, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by dawn27

Leptospirosis - This is a bacterial disease transmitted through urine of infected animals. It infects the kidneys and causes weakness, vomiting, high fever and loss of appetite.The vaccine does not cover all strains of Lepto. Early treatment with antibiotics or a combination of antibiotics usually results in good prognosis. Lepto can be transmissible to humans. If you are in a location where your animals may come into contact with such animal as raccoons, opossum, skunks or rats it is recommended that you get them vaccinated against the Lepto virus.

I have my dogs treated every spring. I would rather treat against it rather than have then infected and go through the process of treating it after the fact. Im my eyes prevention is the best policy.

That is exactly how I feel

Ellie May · 03-18-2013, 09:09 AM

It is really a matter of deciding if the risk of serious complications is higher with the disease or the vaccine.

Have you checked to see what the closest vet school is doing?

It is definitely controversial because of risk, not covering all stains, not being effective for long, etc. I would put a lot of thought into it gefore giving it to a tiny doggie.

Jacksmom052709 · 03-18-2013, 09:24 AM

I had Jack to the vets last week and he received the Lepto vaccine for the first time. I too was worried because of the negativity it had received in the past. My vet told me that the new vaccine is made with the dead virus (apparently the older vaccine was made with the live virus and therefore there were many more complications). Jack did fine and yes, even though we live in the "city" we have our share of skunks, deer, raccoons, moles, mice, opossum, squirrels, coyotes and even had a black bear roaming in the area last year. So I would rather err on the side of caution and have them vaccinated, especially since I learned it can be transmitted to humans. That is kind of scary. I was very watchful over Jack when he received his vaccine and he does have to go back in a few weeks for a "booster." We had to wait for Jack's heart worm test results to come back, so we were there in the office for about 15 - 20 minutes after the vaccine was administered and I do believe that is a good idea (to hang around, just in case of a reaction). But again, my vet said they very rarely see any reactions with the new vaccine. Good luck to you!

TxVicki · 03-18-2013, 09:28 AM

My dog's do not get it. My late Lizzie almost died from the shot, she had such a horrible reaction.

I would say if you are going to get it, make sure they take some benedryl before, to help with possible reactions.

107barney · 03-18-2013, 09:35 AM

I don't give it. We live in a high risk area. I do core vaccines only.

Deb1 · 03-18-2013, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

My mom had a goat die of it so I get it. If you do get it though I would get the vet to give your dog benadryl and stay around the vets office for an hour after getting it.

Thanks for the advice and I always have them give Benedryl before a vaccine shot! I will make sure to stay and monitor for a reaction when the time comes.

Deb1 · 03-18-2013, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Jacksmom052709

I had Jack to the vets last week and he received the Lepto vaccine for the first time. I too was worried because of the negativity it had received in the past. My vet told me that the new vaccine is made with the dead virus (apparently the older vaccine was made with the live virus and therefore there were many more complications). Jack did fine and yes, even though we live in the "city" we have our share of skunks, deer, raccoons, moles, mice, opossum, squirrels, coyotes and even had a black bear roaming in the area last year. So I would rather err on the side of caution and have them vaccinated, especially since I learned it can be transmitted to humans. That is kind of scary. I was very watchful over Jack when he received his vaccine and he does have to go back in a few weeks for a "booster." We had to wait for Jack's heart worm test results to come back, so we were there in the office for about 15 - 20 minutes after the vaccine was administered and I do believe that is a good idea (to hang around, just in case of a reaction). But again, my vet said they very rarely see any reactions with the new vaccine. Good luck to you!

That sounds awesome about this new vaccine and I am so glad to hear someone who did not have a reaction to it.

suicide_blond · 03-18-2013, 03:13 PM

Alice ... reacts poorly to vaccines... she gets sick/lethargic/ extreme soreness at injection site etc..
so i only do the required ones.. and i spread them out to see which ones she reacts to.
:-/

03-18-2013, 07:27 AM	#1
Deb1 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,983 Blog Entries: 3	Lepto vaccine question... When I was at the vets on Saturday, we were discussing vaccinations for Tatiana. I have never given my yorkies the Lepto vaccine. Our vet was saying that there has been 2 cases of it in the area. He is now recommending it for adult dogs to get beginining at 1 yr and older. He isn't recommending it for puppies. What is Lepto? Should I worry about it with my pups? He said there is a new version of it and it is safer for yorkies. Anyone know about this? __________________ Proud Mommy to Max, Teeka, Tatiana and forever in my heart Tameka! My sunshine doesn't come from the skies, it comes from my puppies eyes!

03-18-2013, 07:44 AM	#2
dawn27 2+2=4 X the Love ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bean Town Ohio Posts: 9,456 Blog Entries: 1	Leptospirosis - This is a bacterial disease transmitted through urine of infected animals. It infects the kidneys and causes weakness, vomiting, high fever and loss of appetite.The vaccine does not cover all strains of Lepto. Early treatment with antibiotics or a combination of antibiotics usually results in good prognosis. Lepto can be transmissible to humans. If you are in a location where your animals may come into contact with such animal as raccoons, opossum, skunks or rats it is recommended that you get them vaccinated against the Lepto virus. I have my dogs treated every spring. I would rather treat against it rather than have then infected and go through the process of treating it after the fact. Im my eyes prevention is the best policy. __________________ Mommy to: Quincy, & Ruby Bella / Miah & Brandi Gone but Never Forgotten Visit: Bella Dawns for all of your Custom Pet Wear needs.

03-18-2013, 08:14 AM	#3
Deb1 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,983 Blog Entries: 3	I just read about it being transferred by rats, raccoons and stray animals. Since we live in a rural area and by a creek, I will have them vaccinated when they are a year old! I hope the new vaccine is safe for small yorkies. That is my fear of them having a reaction. __________________ Proud Mommy to Max, Teeka, Tatiana and forever in my heart Tameka! My sunshine doesn't come from the skies, it comes from my puppies eyes!

03-18-2013, 08:30 AM	#4
mperran1974 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: splendora, tx Posts: 701	I will have to ask my vet about this also. Thanks for the info. __________________ Michelle-mommy to Chloe also mommy to Haley and Tyler

03-18-2013, 09:03 AM	#5
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,247	My mom had a goat die of it so I get it. If you do get it though I would get the vet to give your dog benadryl and stay around the vets office for an hour after getting it. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

03-18-2013, 09:09 AM	#7
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	It is really a matter of deciding if the risk of serious complications is higher with the disease or the vaccine. Have you checked to see what the closest vet school is doing? It is definitely controversial because of risk, not covering all stains, not being effective for long, etc. I would put a lot of thought into it gefore giving it to a tiny doggie. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

03-18-2013, 09:24 AM	#8
Jacksmom052709 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,044	I had Jack to the vets last week and he received the Lepto vaccine for the first time. I too was worried because of the negativity it had received in the past. My vet told me that the new vaccine is made with the dead virus (apparently the older vaccine was made with the live virus and therefore there were many more complications). Jack did fine and yes, even though we live in the "city" we have our share of skunks, deer, raccoons, moles, mice, opossum, squirrels, coyotes and even had a black bear roaming in the area last year. So I would rather err on the side of caution and have them vaccinated, especially since I learned it can be transmitted to humans. That is kind of scary. I was very watchful over Jack when he received his vaccine and he does have to go back in a few weeks for a "booster." We had to wait for Jack's heart worm test results to come back, so we were there in the office for about 15 - 20 minutes after the vaccine was administered and I do believe that is a good idea (to hang around, just in case of a reaction). But again, my vet said they very rarely see any reactions with the new vaccine. Good luck to you! __________________ ~Lori ~ Mom to fur babies Jack, Izzy & Jada & their kitty siblings, Mr. Poops, Milo, Pearl & barn kitty Nanny.

03-18-2013, 09:28 AM	#9
TxVicki Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: At Home Posts: 8,386	My dog's do not get it. My late Lizzie almost died from the shot, she had such a horrible reaction. I would say if you are going to get it, make sure they take some benedryl before, to help with possible reactions. __________________ [SIZE="3"VICKI & ALLIE[/SIZE]

03-18-2013, 09:35 AM	#10
107barney T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 9,816	I don't give it. We live in a high risk area. I do core vaccines only. __________________ T. Bumpkins & Co. Washable Doggie Pee Pads (Save 10% Enter YTSAVE10 at checkout) Cathy, Teddy, Winston and Baby Clyde...RIP angels Barney and Daisy

03-18-2013, 03:13 PM	#13
suicide_blond Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Washington DC Posts: 27	Alice ... reacts poorly to vaccines... she gets sick/lethargic/ extreme soreness at injection site etc.. so i only do the required ones.. and i spread them out to see which ones she reacts to. :-/ __________________ "you say bitch ..like its a bad thing!"