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If lepto is prevalent in your area I would get the shot. We have raccoons, oppossums and even some rats in our area so Im glad mine get it |
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The only reason we found out about the lymes is because he came up limping due to sore joints. But we re-tested again earlier this year and the lyme came up negative. So I am just trying to keep up with it. as I do not see one tick when he's on the advantix. |
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I have been reading where a lot of the vets in DC vaccinate their owns dogs for it. Here is just one. http://www.thedcladies.com/2011/03/talk-with-your-veterinarian-about-lepto.html |
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Is is "ok" to get the Lepto when Yorkies are older? Does Lepto require boosters or is it a one time shot? My vets tech's Yorkie puppy that is the same age as Mickey "crashed" at the vets a few days before I brought Mickey in for the first time so I decided not a good shot for my baby. If my vet did not give vacinations one a week and if his puppy had not been at work she would have died. No doubt. She flat-lined. Once again I did not get this shot for my Mickey due to it's poor reputation with small dogs and Yorkies. |
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The info in this post covers my understanding and concerns about lepto: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/3614539-post3.html Lepto scares me because it can be shed in the urine of any animal infected, including pets. For example, if a neighbor's dog has it and pees in a spot, then my boys come along and sniff the spot, my boys could potentially pick up Lepto shed in the urine. The vaccs for it concern me too. I cannot imagine doing this every 6-8 months, worrying about my dogs going into shock. The vaccs only cover certain strains, so that is another concern. This is a tough choice. |
I wanted to give you a positive story about Lepto, because I think we too often share our negative experiences and that leads to a little bit of fear. After reading posts on here I was terrified to give Sophie the Lepto vaccine. My vet supported my decision, but did recommend the shot because she has seen increasing cases in our area. Plus, if we take Sophie camping she for sure needs it. Our vet said that her and the other vets could count on one hand the number of true Lepto reactions they've seen in any breed. However, I waited until Sophie was 6 months to give her the Lepto vaccine and she got it seperately from her other shots. That way if there was a reaction we would know what it was from. It costs a little more to do it this way because you have to pay two separate office visits, but I was happy with my decision. Hope this helps!! |
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* Each shot is charged just for the shot price. No exam fee. They take my dog in back and give it a shot. I wait in the waiting area for 30 min after with my dog and then I can leave. I'm too scared to get the Lepto for my boys. |
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You should not have to pay an office visit twice.... I confirmed this with the vets office I am taking Riley t o for his 1-year boosters. They said they would definitely separate the shots out, if I wanted with no extra fee for an office visit. I will just pay for the shot. I am going to have rabies done the first visit and then take him back for the DHPP. Trying to decide whether I will then take him back again, for the Lepto. Lepto is really high in the DC area....so I am leaning more toward having it done. |
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