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Ellie May · 05-21-2013, 06:44 PM

It looks like MA is a six month state. Lucky ducks! If that has not changed then you can wait quite a bit longer.

Beth Boofa · 05-21-2013, 07:16 PM

Hmm so why would my vet want to vaccinate her so young? I just googled what my states laws are & it does say 6 months. It does go on to say MA state rabbies laws are unique

RABIES LAWS IN THE UNITED STATES as of 6/16/10

Yorkiemom1 · 05-22-2013, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Micah my love

I would never let one get a rabies shot this young...i hope your little one is better and she should not have been like this i wonder if the shot she got had Lepto in it

My concern also.....I do not ever advocate rabies shots until 6-8 months old...the Yorkies have some size on them by then.....and I never give it with any other vaccines.....we do not have a problem with Lepto down here, so majority of our vets do not give it because of the reaction a lot of small dogs, esp. Yorkies, have to it. You need to find out if your baby did get Lepto in er series, and either refuse to give it again, or premedicate with Benadryl, wait 15-20 minutes and give the vaccines, then hang around the vet for 20-30 minutes afterwards. Also, stress can make sugar drop....and she already isnt eating....shivering can cause sugar to drop also.......give her some NutriCal....keep her warm...take her back into the vet this am if she isnt better.....dont go into the weekend with a sick baby!!!

pstinard · 05-22-2013, 07:17 AM

Bumping to get an update on how Bella is doing this morning. Is she back to her regular self?

MomtoJasper · 05-22-2013, 07:34 AM

How is Bella today??

Beth Boofa · 05-22-2013, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

My concern also.....I do not ever advocate rabies shots until 6-8 months old...the Yorkies have some size on them by then.....and I never give it with any other vaccines.....we do not have a problem with Lepto down here, so majority of our vets do not give it because of the reaction a lot of small dogs, esp. Yorkies, have to it. You need to find out if your baby did get Lepto in er series, and either refuse to give it again, or premedicate with Benadryl, wait 15-20 minutes and give the vaccines, then hang around the vet for 20-30 minutes afterwards. Also, stress can make sugar drop....and she already isnt eating....shivering can cause sugar to drop also.......give her some NutriCal....keep her warm...take her back into the vet this am if she isnt better.....dont go into the weekend with a sick baby!!!

I'm going to have to research Lepto, I have no idea what it is. She's back to herself today, thank god.

pstinard · 05-22-2013, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Beth Boofa

I'm going to have to research Lepto, I have no idea what it is. She's back to herself today, thank god.

I'm glad that Bella recovered! I'm sure she was just having the normal reaction to vaccination, compounded by the pain medication and hypoglycemia. Unless you have have her outdoors where she could be exposed to rabies, you should wait until she's 4-6 months old for the rabies vaccination, depending on your state's vaccination regulations. I'm pretty sure that my Bella was vaccinated for lepto at the breeder's before I got her, but my regular vet has not recommended lepto vaccination since it's not common where I live. Bella has been healthy since I got her, so I guess she dodged a bullet on adverse reactions to vaccinations. Here is some information on leptospirosis (lepto) for you:

Leptospirosis in Dogs How They Catch It, How We Cure It, How We Prevent It

Maximo · 05-22-2013, 10:34 AM

I am very happy to hear that Bella is back to herself.

We opted not to do Lepto vaccines. Many articles I read said that the vaccine covers only 4 strains, and there are many more out there. Some sources say that the vaccine has to be given every 6 months to be truly effective even against that small number of strains. The risk of Lepto is scary, so definitely a discussion to have with your vet.

Beth Boofa · 05-22-2013, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Maximo

I am very happy to hear that Bella is back to herself.

We opted not to do Lepto vaccines. Many articles I read said that the vaccine covers only 4 strains, and there are many more out there. Some sources say that the vaccine has to be given every 6 months to be truly effective even against that small number of strains. The risk of Lepto is scary, so definitely a discussion to have with your vet.

Ty..she's playing right now for a few minutes before she's ready for bed. I just read a little about Lepto. I still need to read more but right now I don't think I'd choose to have the vaccine either. My vet hasn't mentioned it but I'll be sure to discuss it w/them. Unless its a complete necessity I prolly would not, I just read how some pups but not all have strong reactions to the vaccine and its the vaccine that has the most side affects out of all of them.

MomtoJasper · 05-22-2013, 06:11 PM

Lepto ... I remember on Jasper's first vet visit he looked at her shot record from the breeder and told his assistant he was surprised she had given that to the pups at such an early age. Good to know. Next yorkie (and there will be another) will come from a different breeder.

Beth, I'm so glad that Bella is doing much better.

I can imagine how worried you were. Made me take Jasper and cover him with kisses....much to his dislike at the time. He was playing with Piper the cat and I interrupted

Beth Boofa · 05-22-2013, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MomtoJasper

Lepto ... I remember on Jasper's first vet visit he looked at her shot record from the breeder and told his assistant he was surprised she had given that to the pups at such an early age. Good to know. Next yorkie (and there will be another) will come from a different breeder.

Beth, I'm so glad that Bella is doing much better.

I can imagine how worried you were. Made me take Jasper and cover him with kisses....much to his dislike at the time. He was playing with Piper the cat and I interrupted

Aww, yes I've been doing that to Bella all day too. She's prolly had enough of me by now lol.

Mariposa1216 · 06-03-2013, 02:23 PM

I got my puppy vaccinated for rabies at 16 weeks and the vet said it best to have no other shots given on the same visit. The next day i carelessly told my little zoey for a walk and after he came home she could not stand on her back legs. She began shaking and even pee on her bed. I call the vet who suggested i give her a little honey to see if she perked up. She still was not back to normal so i took her in. The said most likely her blood sugar dropped because she only ate in the morning. Long and scary story short i suggest you know all the side affects and make sure you are able to be with your puppy after he/she gets her shots. Also have the number to a 24 hr vet. I was extremely worry at the time, but she is better now.

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05-22-2013, 10:34 AM	#38
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	I am very happy to hear that Bella is back to herself. We opted not to do Lepto vaccines. Many articles I read said that the vaccine covers only 4 strains, and there are many more out there. Some sources say that the vaccine has to be given every 6 months to be truly effective even against that small number of strains. The risk of Lepto is scary, so definitely a discussion to have with your vet. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

05-22-2013, 06:11 PM	#40
MomtoJasper Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Munford, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,598 Blog Entries: 2	Lepto ... I remember on Jasper's first vet visit he looked at her shot record from the breeder and told his assistant he was surprised she had given that to the pups at such an early age. Good to know. Next yorkie (and there will be another) will come from a different breeder. Beth, I'm so glad that Bella is doing much better. I can imagine how worried you were. Made me take Jasper and cover him with kisses....much to his dislike at the time. He was playing with Piper the cat and I interrupted __________________ Steph & Jasper

05-21-2013, 07:16 PM	#32
Beth Boofa BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 291 Blog Entries: 3	Hmm so why would my vet want to vaccinate her so young? I just googled what my states laws are & it does say 6 months. It does go on to say MA state rabbies laws are unique RABIES LAWS IN THE UNITED STATES as of 6/16/10

05-22-2013, 07:17 AM	#34
pstinard YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Urbana, IL USA Posts: 3,648	Bumping to get an update on how Bella is doing this morning. Is she back to her regular self?

06-03-2013, 02:23 PM	#42
Mariposa1216 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 1	I got my puppy vaccinated for rabies at 16 weeks and the vet said it best to have no other shots given on the same visit. The next day i carelessly told my little zoey for a walk and after he came home she could not stand on her back legs. She began shaking and even pee on her bed. I call the vet who suggested i give her a little honey to see if she perked up. She still was not back to normal so i took her in. The said most likely her blood sugar dropped because she only ate in the morning. Long and scary story short i suggest you know all the side affects and make sure you are able to be with your puppy after he/she gets her shots. Also have the number to a 24 hr vet. I was extremely worry at the time, but she is better now.