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03-30-2009, 07:27 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Freedom, Pa, USA
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| lepto The lepto shot is probably one of the most controversial shots for yorkies. I am looking for advice about this vaccine. My vet tells me that he has seen lepto in our area and strongly advises the shot. He understands my fears of it and knows that many small dog owners are afraid of it. He says he has never had a dog get lepto that has had the shot, but has had dogs get lepto that didn't get it and therefore once again reccomends the vaccine. I am so TORN UP about this vaccine!!! My breeder friends absolutely hate it, and have had dogs die from it when there was no other factor involved other than the shot. I live on 4 acres and there is deer, raccoon, etc, that frequent my yard where I walk my 9 yorkies. I protect my furbabies from everything, feed them the best I can, treat them like kings and queens, but this is one subject that I just don't know what to do. My older yorkies have had the shot once before and did not react to it. I have 2 young yorkies that my breeder friend has told me not to get the lepto for.(If I get them the lepto shot, she says the contract for them is void). Can anyone give me any input about this vaccine? I live in western Pa, near Pittsburgh. Thanks! |
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03-30-2009, 07:49 PM | #2 |
Lovin' my R & R Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Middleton, Idaho
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| Sounds like you're in between a rock and a hard place... I would never give the vaccine and my vet would never give it, but we don't have lepto around here. I really apologize, but I don't think I'm much help here at all. I hope someone can answer your question or give you better insight!
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03-30-2009, 07:50 PM | #3 |
♥ Luv My Lil' M&M ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA
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| Well Madison just got her's a couple of weeks ago. She got the 4 way shot (or what ever it's called) I told my vet I didn't want it, she talked me into it. I need to be tougher Anyway, thank the good lord above she acted normal afterwards. This probably sounds mean, but I was kinda looking forward to her being sleepy and out of it for awhile so I could actually hold her. But nope, she's just constantly going 90 mph. I have heard horror stories, luckily not for us!! Good luck too you
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03-30-2009, 08:43 PM | #4 | |
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03-30-2009, 08:48 PM | #5 |
YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC, United States
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| I'm not sure whether Baxter had the lepto shot. I'm sure it's on his papers, but my roommate's dad is a vet and I trust him with anything regarding Baxter. Personally, if the vet is telling me to get them their shots, I would do it. But I put a lot of faith into my physicians and Baxter's physicians. I haven't done much research on the lepto shot, but my personal opinion would be to follow the doctor's order.
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03-30-2009, 08:48 PM | #6 | |
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If I were in your situation, I would get the lepto vaccine, but make sure to give it separately, not in a combo shot. I would also pre-treat with Benedryl and make very sure to stay at your vet's at for least a half hour after the shot is given. I believe Fort Dodge makes the individual lepto vaccines. You can call Revival and get it through them, then have your vet administer it. Revival Animal Health Products for Pet Professionals, Veterinarians and Pet Lovers | |
03-30-2009, 09:18 PM | #7 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Clarkrange
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| Not to sound stupid, but what is lepto? Chance is my first dog. I don't know alot about them. Thanks, Sandy |
03-31-2009, 04:50 AM | #8 | |
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The lepto vaccine can be very dangerous. Lepto itself can be very dangerous. There is just no one answer for all dogs even that live in an area with lepto present. I don't want to say whether I would or wouldn't give it but if you "are" going to give it, I believe the pup should be 16 weeks minimum and it should be given separately from all other vaccines. Lepto is a bacteria present in some rat, racoon, etc. urine. It is a serious disease and can be transferred to humans.
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03-31-2009, 05:23 AM | #9 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland
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| I empathize with you. Lepto was reported less then a mile away from my house. So far my vet is treating two cases. The current vaccines, carry approximately 4 serovars of the 80+ varieties of lepto that is out there. However, one of the 4 serovars is "Icterohaemorraghiae", which is what the two dogs were infected with in my area. Cats are also a factor, they can be carriers exhibiting no signs or symptoms. The JVM has published information stating the lepto may be picked up off the dew from infected grass. It is a tough decision, either way. All I can say, is research, and then make a decision based on what you find out there. Below is a link with information about specific strains; LINK |
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03-31-2009, 09:44 AM | #11 | |
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It's a tough decision to make. Good luck.
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