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leptospirosis vaccine? Hi all, So when I lived in NJ I was told by my vet not to give Lila the Leptospirosis vaccine. I now live in NY and my new vet it's highly suggested and that the newer vaccine doesn't cause side-effects. What do you guys think and why? |
Don't do it! I have been told by many vets its bad for yorkies:) |
There is still a risk with the new vaccine. The only difference is the new vaccine works on several different strains of the disease so it's more effective than the old one. Cases of Leptospirosis are on the rise and if there has been an outbreak in your area, that may be why your vet is recommending it. Ask to be sure. The only safe way to vaccinate is to get a single dose of the vaccine that is not included in a combination shot and vaccinate several weeks after any other vaccines. You most likely will have to buy the vaccine yourself (Revival Pet has it) and take it to your vet to be administered. Reaction to the lepto vaccine rarely occurs with the first shot. It is usually with the second or third shot when antibodies have built up, so you will always have to be very careful with boosters. |
Personally, I would not do it. My Yorkies stay mostly at home with me and do not go on outdoor adventures with lakes and streams or come in contact with livestock, etc. It would be rare to even come in contact with the disease. It is transmitted from urine and is zoonotic (which can be transmitted to humans) Weigh the pros and cons. First, I would ask the vet how common the disease is in the area. Has he/she seen any cases in the office? Yorkie's have a high risk of a reaction to the vaccine, what is different in the new vaccine to counteract that? How many reactions have there been to the vaccine with Yorkies and small dogs? Does the overall risk outweigh the benefit? Good luck in your research. |
i have known of puppies dying after this shot. Side effects present as kidney disease and liver disease which mimics a shunt i personally know one pup that died after the breeder told the buyer not to give it but her vet insisted. Three weeks later, the pup was deadd. It was traced to the lepto shot. My dogs do not get it nor does my vet recommend it. Furthermore, it is in my contract that if you give one of my puppies a Lepto shot, the contract is null and void and if the pup dies, you are on your own. That's how strong I feel about these babies not being the shot. |
I would not do it. Too big of a risk. My vet doesn't even keep the vaccine in his office anymore because of all the side effects with all breeds, not just Yorkies. |
Gus got the lepto vaccine, & Borrelia at the same time. He had no reaction to the shots. The lepto vaccine is good for 1 year. Would the second shot, one year after the first, be considered a booster? He was tested for lepto a couple of months after the vaccine, & the antibodies were present for several stains of lepto. Quote:
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I personally would never give the lepto vaccine. It's not worth the risk. |
I don't give mine the lepto. As long as there isn't a problem with it in your area. |
I work for a vet who raises yorkies--she gives them the vaccine with the lepto starting at 6 weeks and we haven't had any in the 5 years I've worked there have a reaction. I have seen more reactions in dachsunds. The Dr also said the newer lepto vaccines are safer then the old ones and she feels like we've seen less reactions in all breeds. If you are concerned about it--break up the vaccines(administer one at a time, spaced a week or 2 apart), and have the Dr give a benedryl shot beforehand. |
Adverse reaction Hi My mom's yorkie had an adverse reaction...the typical reaction they say in the textbooks. She fell over, couldn't walk, swelled up. They rushed her back to the vet where they gave her tons of IV fluids and benadryl. The swelling has gone down, but now little Sophie is really lethargic. She just sits...doesn't want to play or anything. My mom is really worried that the shot did some permanent damage (brain damage) or something. I am hoping that maybe she just needs a couple days to recover? What do you guys think? |
It is one tough decision. However, in my area in the NE, Icterohaemorrhagiae cases have become increasingly prevalent. Two dogs up the street were diagnosed this year. In consideration that you and your family can then acquire it from your dog.... I just could not take the chance with a heart-kid. A common misconception of Leptospirosis is that you have to live in the country to acquire it. Unfortunately this is not true. Cats are known carriers of this disease, as they are not affected by it, and can pick it up in their travels if they are allowed outside. Then, if this cat urinates in your yard, your pups can pick it up there. The JVMA has found that dew on the grass that has been urinated on by an infected animal, can in turn infect your animal. It is an ever increasingly infectious disease. If you do decide to get the shots, I always take mine in and get a steroid first and then have them take the shot. Also, I stay at the vets an extra 40 minutes to make sure that there are no indications that a reaction will occur. Whichever way you choose, good luck to you and your pups!:thumbup: |
Don't know what to do We did not let our vet give our babies the shot but......the vet would like us to reconsider. She states that she has seen several cases of lepto in our area. She also stated that opossuims and skunks can transmitt the disease by urinating in your yard. Our dogs go outside and could possilbe sniff and become infected. She would administer a shot of Benadryl before the vacine to reduce a reaction. We just don't know what to do. |
I said "NO" for both of my pups. Not worth the risks in my opinion (and many others including my vet's staff). |
My vet even sided against getting it. Personally, I wouldn't, but if there is a significant enough risk in your area it may be worth it. |
Leptospirosis vaccine To all those who love their beloved pets especially yorkies. Please do not get this shot. Last night my family's beautiful 3 yr old Toby was killed after only 30 minutes of this shot. He was given a combination shot with rabies and bordetella as the others. His little heart couldn't handle it and he soon after stopped breathing. Our pets are being victim to vet economics and careless health profesionals who are only concerned with how many shot they can administer. VCA were the killers of my dog and now my family will be forever changed because irresponsible vets couldn't apply common sense. A 5 lb dog shouldnt have 3 shots within 30 min, his little heart couldnt take it and he was unfairly taken from us. Our lives' will never be the same again. |
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We almost lost Lily to the Lepto shot. NEVER again! |
Lepto made mine sick too. I would never do it again. |
I am so sorry for your loss. :( This is so sad. For new puppy shots... Our vet gives shots individually and then we return the next week for next puppy series shot. Only the shot charge each week and no visit charge. We have to stay 30 min at the office after any shot or vaccination. No Lepto shots for small dogs like Yorkies. Any shot given is given alone. Never mixed with other vaccines. |
Years ago we gave the lepto vaccine to our dogs and we had no problems with reactions. About 5 years ago, we stopped giving it because it just did not seem justified given our dogs' level of risk and also because the vaccines only covered some of the strains of bacteria found in our area. We never had problems with reactions to vaccines but many have and lepto is one that many dogs react to. |
I called at least 6 vets in our area before I found one that would agree to NOT give the lepto vaccine. When Teddy got his shots a few months ago our new vet did not recommend the lepto vaccine. She told us that she has only given it to about 5 or 6 dogs in the last 5 years. We took Daisy in last month for her shots and NOW the vet is recommending the lepto vaccine. She says there are increasing cases of lepto in our area. So we did get the lepto shot for both of them, but not at the same time as the Rabies shot. Both of mine are 15 lbs and have had the shots for 7 yrs now with no problems. We do have opossom's in our yard as well as neighbor's cats roaming around and there are a lot of wild critters at the park where we walk them. I was torn about giving them the shot but I do want them to be protected. If there is a titers test for lepto I will get that next year before I get the shot again. I will have to find out about that. |
VCA gave my Lewie Lepto, bordatella, parvo, DA2P, AND RABIES AT THE SAME TIME. SHE ASSURED ME IT WAS OKAY, and I didn't even know they were giving LEPTO until i saw the invoice, I WAS REALLY REALLY MAD. NEVER AGAIN. LEWIE got sick for a week and wasn't himself until 2 weeks later. My poor baby. I'm just so happy he's still alive and nothing major happened for him, but still. :confused: |
I’m not sure how old this thread is but I have a brand new Yorky who is four months old. Any new comments on giving him the lepto vaccine Since they supposedly improved it. One of my Yorkies had a bad reaction so I never vaccinated the other with lepto. |
We do not do the lepto, but I have no new information about the vaccine. Sorry. |
I live in Pennsylvania in a heavily wooded area, lots of wild life. Lepto is not a required vaccine. Sorry, I also do not have any new information. |
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My vet is VCA and they really push all the vaccines it used to be a great veterinary office but VCA bought it they only seem to care about the money.... I want to go back to a mom and pop vet. Thank you to all who replied. |
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