The Lepto shot scares me. Jackson, who I brought home at 9 weeks old, and had only received 1 set of shots (DHPP) at 8 weeks old (before coming home to me) ... so I took him into the vet for his 2nd set of shots at 12 weeks old. I totally just trusted the vet and didn't ask questions. She gave him DHLPP and during this shot, he flipped out. I had never him scream/yell so loud but I thought it was normal for shots. We got home about 10 mins later and Jackson came up, was acting really funny, and he started puking. He puked like 3x and it was a lot. Then he started wobbling around like he was disoriented.

I called the vet right away and told them and they said to bring him right back in... so I did. At that point, he was not really able to walk, and was shaking soooo bad. You'd have thought he had just fallen in a frozen river or something. He had no control of his back legs. I was freaking out and thought I was losing my new puppy. The vet gave him some kind of steroid injection to kind of reverse the shot. They told me it was most likely lepto he reacted to. I was freaking, wondering WHY they hadn't warned me of this. He was really shaky and out of it until 2 days later, poor guy. I was super scared.

Mind you, Jackson was already 6lbs at 12 weeks old, so he was *not* a tiny little guy when getting this shot. I will never give him Lepto again and was pretty pissed when I came home and googled and saw all over the place that lepto is not recommended for small dogs. The vets also told me never to give it to him again. So even though we live on 3acres, with 90 acres of farmland behind us with deer constant, I would never wanna risk that again.

He did absolutely fine with the DHPP and Rabies (given on seperate days) although I did give benadryl before the rabies to be safe.

i think the lyme is in regards to deer issue as that is deer tick related

the lepto is more urine related like C stated and standing water related

Thanks for sharing this story as that is sooooooo scary

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...ml#post3127531

Ok am i reading this right???? As this is not a fun day first heartworm now this?

Is this saying in California we will have to vaccinate our dogs yearly for rabies? If so I am moving as i think this could be a ploy to raise money for the state at the detriment of dogs health since our state is in alot of financial trouble. I am hoping i am reading this wrong :( as this does not seem right to me

Help any feedback?

Sounds like annuals to me.
"As this is not a fun day first heartworm now this?" CA trying something with H/W too?

no but we have a heartworm scare here now

where do we look up rabies laws for each state or county?

245 replies...1736 views....glad to see so much interest in vaccinations - YAY :).

So, I wonder if most people feel more clear on what protocol to follow or, confused? Does the Vaccine Overview thread need re-vamping or....?

This is the best I've found so far.....

What is the Rabies Law in Your State?

thanks ladymom found the cases in california and it is related to BATS eeek - but i know i have seen bats flying at a dinner party an hour away from me in a canyon as we were all outside at an osu event and the owner of house is a famous producer and writer for the studios and we were all ducking as bats kept flying by and i looked at dh and said wth we have bats here and said as soon as we can i want out of here lollll The house was this huge mansion but with BATS flying around. This is when i learned we had bats for the first time. Scary

http://www.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/di...Final_Data.pdf

http://www.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/di...ional_Data.pdf

ok found out more on the rabies in california here is jean's response

here is jeans response to the bill and my questions - i told her i was counting on her lollll

Dear Deb: The provisions of AB 2689 have been changed, due to pressure put on them by the RCF and CDOA. See below. Jean


The second bill, AB 2689, we oppose. We are against the bill because if the State Public Health Officer determines that an area is a "rabies area" (perhaps because an extra skunk or racoon is confirmed with rabies), then dogs will be required to be vaccinated annually [not so; it allows veterinarians to elect to recommend annual booster revaccination, if they so desire]instead of once every 3 years and will be required to be vaccinated against rabies at 3 months instead of at 4 months– that was removed.The Local Government Committee phone is (916) 319-3958.

Just want to make sure we do not go to 1 year for rabies No; we [RCF + followers] won’t let that happen.


I am counting on you to make sure that does not happen. No pressure

Good question ann

I have not read the sticky one yet

can you link it here so we can go over it as not sure where to find it plus it might be good to have it on this thread too

Someone just posted this on another group about Texas law- LJ can you confirm on this as i think this is why Judy in Waco is having the 1 year requirement


The State of Texas has adopted the 3-year rabies vaccination timetable; however, TX law states that any municipality may adopt a more frequent schedule and that municipal law will supercede state law on this issue. http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.u...pdf/HS.826.pdf So xxxxxx city may have gone in stride with the state while xxxxxx town may have adopted a local ordinance requiring a 1-year rabies vaccination schedule.

http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.u...pdf/HS.826.pdf

I took out their names but wanted to get your take on this since you live there as to if this is what may be happening in Texas?

bumping this for some new people

Yes, that's exactly what's happening with us. Our vet has a chart that has city names and the requirements. His office is five minutes from me, but his city is three years and mine is every year. :confused:

Next year I'm going to ask about a waiver for small dogs or consider risking the fine.

yeah i had heard it was like that in Texas on some of my yahoogroups so it made sense when you posted it before.

Thankfully, it is not happening down here in SE Tx as far as I know.

this guy is controversial but i thought it would be interesting to watch his videos and make up your own mind of what you think

I bought his book

oldcountryvet.com : Video Clips : Vaccinations : How To Afford Veterinary Care Without Mortgaging the Kids

here are all the links to his audios and videos

oldcountryvet.com : Audio Excerpts and Radio Ads : How To Afford Veterinary Care Without Mortgaging the Kids

Thanks so much for sharing that link. I listened to he talking about heart worms on YouTube and I found it very interesting. It makes a lot of sense to me.
YouTube - oldcountryvet's Channel

You got that right. He is controversial.
He has some interesting things to say, but I just have to shake my head at some of it b/c it is not what research shows...

Does anyone have a link to the current AAHA Guidelines? All I can find are the 2006 guidelines.

sometimes gf when people are upset about something they spill the beans and i think he is spilling the beans my friend lol. In corporate america we call it the WHISTLE BLOWER LAW.

It definitely makes you think about some things though doesn't it and he is a VET so i think he sees the research

I think it is in the library i will go check as i think ann has it on the post there

Isn't 2006 the last one put out?

I was reading where they had updated it in 2009, but I don't see a update so perhaps 2006 is the most recent.

I think that's what it looks like he's doing (and to an extent he is right), but some of what he is saying is down right scary. Like the info on heartworms and slow kill...it's not as great or easy as he makes it sound; but to each their own I suppose.

here is the site

AAHA's HealthyPet.com for Pet Owners

also there is a pet newsletter i am signing up for by them too as I already get cornell, tuft, animal wellness, whole dog journal, and dvm360, dog fancy and have every dermatology book now so guess i will sign up for this one as well. So just in case you want to as well here is the link

I just emailed jean dodds to ask her about the AAHA guides

AAHA's PetsMatter Newsletter

how about the part where they keep the pets overnight and no one is there ? That always KILLS me as mine never had to be left over for spay and neuter?

here is the link so i think this is the current info since on their website

Vaccinating Your Dog

this is what jumps out at me- GME - can stimulate the immune system against the body which is in maltese and yorkie breed

What possible risks are associated with vaccination?
Vaccine reactions, of all types, are infrequent. In general, most vaccine reactions and side effects (such as local pain and swelling) are self-limiting. Allergic reactions are less common, but if untreated can be fatal. These can occur soon after vaccination. If you see such a reaction, please contact your veterinarian as soon as possible. In a small number of patients, vaccines can stimulate the patient’s immune system against his or her own tissues, resulting in diseases that affect the blood, skin, joints or nervous system. Again, such reactions are infrequent but can be life threatening. There is a possible complication of a tumor developing at the vaccination site in a small number of pets, most frequently cats. Please contact your veterinarian for more information

I strongly disagree with the practice and think it can be terribly dangerous in a lot of cases. However, I don't think somebody needs to write a book to expose this. Hey, I could write a book about that and make the money off of it. lol