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02-20-2011, 10:26 PM | #1 |
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| First rabies shot Bitsy turned 4 months old on 2/17, she will be getting her first rabies shot tomorrow, state law says they have to have it by 4 months of age. I am freaking out a bit because she is small, I'd say she weighs about 2.5-3 lbs. I'm just wondering how she will react afterwards, she also will be getting a booster shot, and after her booster shot she usually does not feel well and does a lot of sleeping. I'd appreciate any input.
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02-20-2011, 10:50 PM | #2 | |
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I personally would not do the booster shot for DHPP and the rabies together and I would not give my consent for the vet to do it. I'd make that very clear from the minute I walked in "I'm only doing the booster today, I'll be back in 2 weeks for rabies." The vet should understand your concern in a toy breed and if he/she does not, then drop the vet. Just my opinion.
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02-20-2011, 10:58 PM | #3 |
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| What could happen if both shots are given at the same time? You've got me worried now.
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02-20-2011, 11:18 PM | #4 |
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| I'm sorry I did not mean to worry you. Dogs can have vaccine reactions. They can range from mild reactions to severe. Toy breeds have a higher rate of reactions, including acute anaphylactic shock. You do not want to overload the immune system of a small dog all at once. Many vets are separating vaccines in toy breeds routinely. My vet is even separating vaccines in large breed dogs.
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02-21-2011, 12:10 AM | #5 |
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| I'm glad I found this out. So get the booster first and then the rabies a couple of weeks later?
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02-21-2011, 06:12 AM | #6 |
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| Hi, I work at a Veterinary Clinic, and we also suggest waiting two weeks inbetween their Rabies, and Dhlpp booster. For small breeds under 5 lbs its just too much for their little bodies. I would definatly wait 2 weeks, and not do both on the same day. |
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