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Zeus is Loved · 03-07-2016, 01:52 PM

I just received notice via email that my baby is due for:

DA2PP + Lepto
Fecal examination
Kennel cough vaccine
Rabies
Heartworm test

Are the shots normal to be given together the 2nd year. I know it took through 7 months last year to get all of my baby's vaccines. Just curious! Any help is greatly appreciated. His appointment is Wednesday, March 9.

pstinard · 03-07-2016, 03:23 PM

I'm sure that the vaccinations can be spaced out a little, but make sure that the Rabies vaccination is done in time to meet your state's legal requirements.

Britster · 03-07-2016, 05:08 PM

If she's 2, she should not need any of these shots yet. Rabies is (typically) given approx 4-6 months old, then after one year old, thereafter every 3 years. Each state has different laws regarding rabies.

However all of the other vaccines should be given no more than every 3 years. Unless if you decide to do lepto and bordatella (which are optional, more dependent on situation) they do need to be given yearly to work effectively but they are not "core" vaccines.

Jackson is 7 1/2 years old and hasn't had DHPP since his one year old shots. I'm going to boost his distemper vaccine one more time just to be "safe" this year but after that, I'll just be doing rabies every 3 years as per the law for the remainder of his life.

Oh and heartworm tests yearly ARE important and typically required to buy more heartworm medicine.

lovestiny · 03-08-2016, 06:46 AM

I know you only need the heartworm test if their medication has lapsed. Has he been on heartworm meds every single month? Then I don't think you need the test.

pstinard · 03-08-2016, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by lovestiny

I know you only need the heartworm test if their medication has lapsed. Has he been on heartworm meds every single month? Then I don't think you need the test.

My vet requires the heartworm test every year regardless, just in case the medication fails to control the heartworm--it's a safety precaution.

TxVicki · 03-08-2016, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by lovestiny

I know you only need the heartworm test if their medication has lapsed. Has he been on heartworm meds every single month? Then I don't think you need the test.

My opinion only, I believe that Heart Worm tests needs to be done yearly. The reason is because you just never know. Drugs can fail or dog may look they have taken it and may have spit it out when you were not looking.

Also, if a dog comes up positive for Heart Worm and has been on the medication, the drug company will pay for the treatment BUT only if the Vet can provide proof that yearly Heart Worm tests have been done.

lovestiny · 03-08-2016, 11:46 AM

Oh wow- good to know!

Zeus is Loved · 03-08-2016, 11:50 AM

Thank you for the responses everyone, and I've lost my mind. My baby is 1 -- I must have mistyped. I did it on my cell phone. I apologize. Thankfully, most everyone's answers are related to the heartworm test. Yes, my vet does require the heartworm test every year. According to her, they can get heartworms even on medication (although rare). However, mosquitoes are horrible in Mississippi. We have them all year long. As to the rabies vaccine, I did find out that he will receive it this year, and then every 3 years after that. It was the other vaccines I was concerned about being given with the rabies vaccine. Again, I apologize for my craziness!

TxVicki · 03-08-2016, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeus is Loved

Thank you for the responses everyone, and I've lost my mind. My baby is 1 -- I must have mistyped. I did it on my cell phone. I apologize. Thankfully, most everyone's answers are related to the heartworm test. Yes, my vet does require the heartworm test every year. According to her, they can get heartworms even on medication (although rare). However, mosquitoes are horrible in Mississippi. We have them all year long. As to the rabies vaccine, I did find out that he will receive it this year, and then every 3 years after that. It was the other vaccines I was concerned about being given with the rabies vaccine. Again, I apologize for my craziness!

Mine get Vaccines every 3 yrs, BUT I also make sure that the Rabies Vaccine is given at least two weeks before or two weeks after the other Vaccines, that way IF there is ever a reaction I would know which one it was.

Britster · 03-08-2016, 07:40 PM

Another reason heartworm tests are important is because IF they are positive for heartworms and continue to take the heartworm meds, I've heard it can cause harm and/or kill them. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

chestermama · 03-08-2016, 09:53 PM

My vet will not give rabies and regular shots together, too much for the little dogs

Wylie's Mom · 03-09-2016, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Zeus is Loved

Thank you for the responses everyone, and I've lost my mind. My baby is 1 -- I must have mistyped. I did it on my cell phone. I apologize. Thankfully, most everyone's answers are related to the heartworm test. Yes, my vet does require the heartworm test every year. According to her, they can get heartworms even on medication (although rare). However, mosquitoes are horrible in Mississippi. We have them all year long. As to the rabies vaccine, I did find out that he will receive it this year, and then every 3 years after that. It was the other vaccines I was concerned about being given with the rabies vaccine. Again, I apologize for my craziness!

Okay if she is 1 then, yes, she needs her puppy boosters.

Main concern here is the Lepto - why are you getting it? Most people will not ever, ever get it unless it is truly epidemic in your specific area. The risks of the vaccine itself are usually greater than the risk of getting the disease. I would be asking your vet for prevalence and incidence in your area.

Rabies - get this shot on its own.

Distemper/Parvo - get 2 weeks apart from the Rabies.

Zeus is Loved · 03-09-2016, 01:04 PM

Thank you everyone for your help. My baby is too small for the Lepto. He was 4.8 lbs. after his LCP surgery . Now that he is feeling better and more active, he is down to 4.4 lbs. The vet was pleased with the amount of food we give him, because she said it is easy for the little ones to get overweight. She was also very pleased post LCP surgery. She said he has no residual muscle weakness and is much farther along than he should be. Feel much better now.

03-07-2016, 01:52 PM	#1
Zeus is Loved YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Columbus, MS Posts: 361	Vaccines for 2 Year Old I just received notice via email that my baby is due for: DA2PP + Lepto Fecal examination Kennel cough vaccine Rabies Heartworm test Are the shots normal to be given together the 2nd year. I know it took through 7 months last year to get all of my baby's vaccines. Just curious! Any help is greatly appreciated. His appointment is Wednesday, March 9.

03-07-2016, 05:08 PM	#3
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	If she's 2, she should not need any of these shots yet. Rabies is (typically) given approx 4-6 months old, then after one year old, thereafter every 3 years. Each state has different laws regarding rabies. However all of the other vaccines should be given no more than every 3 years. Unless if you decide to do lepto and bordatella (which are optional, more dependent on situation) they do need to be given yearly to work effectively but they are not "core" vaccines. Jackson is 7 1/2 years old and hasn't had DHPP since his one year old shots. I'm going to boost his distemper vaccine one more time just to be "safe" this year but after that, I'll just be doing rabies every 3 years as per the law for the remainder of his life. Oh and heartworm tests yearly ARE important and typically required to buy more heartworm medicine. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier Last edited by Britster; 03-07-2016 at 05:10 PM.

03-08-2016, 07:40 PM	#10
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	Another reason heartworm tests are important is because IF they are positive for heartworms and continue to take the heartworm meds, I've heard it can cause harm and/or kill them. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

03-07-2016, 03:23 PM	#2
pstinard YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Urbana, IL USA Posts: 3,648	I'm sure that the vaccinations can be spaced out a little, but make sure that the Rabies vaccination is done in time to meet your state's legal requirements.

03-08-2016, 06:46 AM	#4
lovestiny YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: ny Posts: 816	I know you only need the heartworm test if their medication has lapsed. Has he been on heartworm meds every single month? Then I don't think you need the test.

03-08-2016, 11:46 AM	#7
lovestiny YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: ny Posts: 816	Oh wow- good to know!

03-08-2016, 11:50 AM	#8
Zeus is Loved YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Columbus, MS Posts: 361	Thank you for the responses everyone, and I've lost my mind. My baby is 1 -- I must have mistyped. I did it on my cell phone. I apologize. Thankfully, most everyone's answers are related to the heartworm test. Yes, my vet does require the heartworm test every year. According to her, they can get heartworms even on medication (although rare). However, mosquitoes are horrible in Mississippi. We have them all year long. As to the rabies vaccine, I did find out that he will receive it this year, and then every 3 years after that. It was the other vaccines I was concerned about being given with the rabies vaccine. Again, I apologize for my craziness!

03-08-2016, 09:53 PM	#11
chestermama YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: washington Posts: 3,383 Blog Entries: 1	My vet will not give rabies and regular shots together, too much for the little dogs

03-09-2016, 01:04 PM	#13
Zeus is Loved YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Columbus, MS Posts: 361	Thank you everyone for your help. My baby is too small for the Lepto. He was 4.8 lbs. after his LCP surgery . Now that he is feeling better and more active, he is down to 4.4 lbs. The vet was pleased with the amount of food we give him, because she said it is easy for the little ones to get overweight. She was also very pleased post LCP surgery. She said he has no residual muscle weakness and is much farther along than he should be. Feel much better now.