Rabies and booster shots - YorkieTalk.com Forums

means143 · 09-16-2008, 08:15 AM

Is it okay to have my 4-month puppy get her Rabies and Booster Shots at the same time? She is due next week. TIA!

Ellie May · 09-16-2008, 08:26 AM

No, rabies should always be given separately.

Dreamer74 · 09-16-2008, 08:29 AM

We also give them seperately, mostly to lessen the overload on thier little bodies.

means143 · 09-16-2008, 08:46 AM

I see... But my friend's puppy had both at the same time a week ago.

Is that a problem?

Ellie May · 09-16-2008, 08:52 AM

Most vets give them at the same time because they just really don't know any better. Ellie had rabies and DHLPP-C at the same time. It was the first time for lepto but the second or third time for rabies. She had a very serious reaction and I could've lost her without emergency medical help. Now what one did she react to? Most probably the lepto but because she had never had it before and they usually react the second or third time after receiving the same vaccine, it might have been the rabies. Next year she is due for rabies. We can't prove that she reacted to that one and again, it could've been the lepto, so she may end up getting it again and her life may be put in danger. So, give as few as possible at one time. If there is a reaction you will be able to tell better what one is causing it and not give that one anymore. Giving too many at once can overwhelm the immune system and that could lead to negation of immunity. Because the rabies shot is most likely to cause reactions, it is best to just give it separate.

means143 · 09-16-2008, 08:55 AM

I see... what kind of serious reaction? Allergies?

oh no, now i worry for my friend and her baby

Ellie May · 09-16-2008, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by means143

I see... what kind of serious reaction? Allergies?

oh no, now i worry for my friend and her baby

It happened within a half hour.
She threw up, collapsed and started to go into shock.

Vaccines do have serious side effects (as do most drugs) and should never be taken lightly, especially how often they are given...

Wylie's Mom · 09-16-2008, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

Most vets give them at the same time because they just really don't know any better. So, give as few as possible at one time. If there is a reaction you will be able to tell better what one is causing it and not give that one anymore. Giving too many at once can overwhelm the immune system and that could lead to negation of immunity. Because the rabies shot is most likely to cause reactions, it is best to just give it separate.

means143 · 09-16-2008, 11:01 AM

Thank you so much for the response

lovemyalfie · 09-16-2008, 02:08 PM

Yikes. Scary stuff. I went to get my baby's third set last week. They told me to come back in 2 weeks for his rabies. They said it's hard on their little bodies. Scary to think how serious it really can get.

mblab · 09-18-2008, 06:15 AM

I knew you were supposed to separate Rabies with other shots but since my vet acted as if it were no big deal I went with it. I saw this post, figuratively smacked myself on the head, and promptly changed her appointments to have separate visits for her booster and her Rabies! Thanks!

09-16-2008, 08:15 AM	#1
means143 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: My baby's heart Posts: 195	Rabies and booster shots Is it okay to have my 4-month puppy get her Rabies and Booster Shots at the same time? She is due next week. TIA! __________________

09-16-2008, 08:26 AM	#2
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	No, rabies should always be given separately. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

09-16-2008, 08:29 AM	#3
Dreamer74 YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 457	We also give them seperately, mostly to lessen the overload on thier little bodies. __________________ Lady Bella & Sir Budsley- AKA Buddy, Member of the LGC

09-16-2008, 08:46 AM	#4
means143 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: My baby's heart Posts: 195	I see... But my friend's puppy had both at the same time a week ago. Is that a problem? __________________

09-16-2008, 08:52 AM	#5
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Most vets give them at the same time because they just really don't know any better. Ellie had rabies and DHLPP-C at the same time. It was the first time for lepto but the second or third time for rabies. She had a very serious reaction and I could've lost her without emergency medical help. Now what one did she react to? Most probably the lepto but because she had never had it before and they usually react the second or third time after receiving the same vaccine, it might have been the rabies. Next year she is due for rabies. We can't prove that she reacted to that one and again, it could've been the lepto, so she may end up getting it again and her life may be put in danger. So, give as few as possible at one time. If there is a reaction you will be able to tell better what one is causing it and not give that one anymore. Giving too many at once can overwhelm the immune system and that could lead to negation of immunity. Because the rabies shot is most likely to cause reactions, it is best to just give it separate. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶 Last edited by Ellie May; 09-16-2008 at 08:54 AM.

09-16-2008, 08:55 AM	#6
means143 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: My baby's heart Posts: 195	I see... what kind of serious reaction? Allergies? oh no, now i worry for my friend and her baby __________________

09-16-2008, 11:01 AM	#9
means143 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: My baby's heart Posts: 195	Thank you so much for the response __________________

09-16-2008, 02:08 PM	#10
lovemyalfie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 169	Yikes. Scary stuff. I went to get my baby's third set last week. They told me to come back in 2 weeks for his rabies. They said it's hard on their little bodies. Scary to think how serious it really can get.

09-18-2008, 06:15 AM	#11
mblab Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 723	I knew you were supposed to separate Rabies with other shots but since my vet acted as if it were no big deal I went with it. I saw this post, figuratively smacked myself on the head, and promptly changed her appointments to have separate visits for her booster and her Rabies! Thanks!