Lyme Vaccine OK... I have had my boys scheduled 2 times for this (after the vet office calls to schedule it). I have cancelled it both times. After reading and researching on YT & internet I have a bad feeling about this new vaccine for Lyme. Mickey especially needs to be pre-treated (Benedryl shot) because he is so sensitive to vaccines. I do not give the Lepto shot either. Someone please tell me I am doing the right thing by not getting this vaccine. I am just so worried about it. Ticks are bad here in MD but I have not had any on the boys since I started on K9 Advantix 3 years ago. Uggh... |
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I refuse to do it. Jackson tested positive for lymes after coming up limping (3 years ago), so he was actually showing symptoms. He was treated very easily and back to normal within a day of meds (that were not very expensive). His lyme test is now negative and I keep him on either advantix and frontline as much as possible (but even that I am not religious about - don't see a need unless I start seeing ticks) which I feel is enough prevention. Our vet does not recommend the lymes vaccine for us, especially since people are trying to link the vaccine to possible kidney problems and sometimes even symptoms that make it look like they have Lyme's Disease. Also, the lyme vaccine does not protect every strain or types of tick-related illnesses. Good reads: 01 Lyme Disease - VeterinaryPartner.com - a VIN company! http://www.drschoen.com/articles_L1_11.html |
Honestly you have to do what you feel is best. I get the Lyme shot because Callie was getting the tiny ticks on her and even with the advantix she would still get some and Lyme was a big worry for me. If she doesn't get any ticks this year or only like one then I won't be getting it anymore. We moved in October so this summer will show how bad ticks are here. |
We do not vaccinate for Lyme. We use frontline with good results over 13 years. We live in an area heavy for the Lyme tick. |
We are not in a high risk area so this is a decision that I don't have to make. ...but if I did I would not give it. Dogs are pumped full of drugs nowadays. I have to draw the line somewhere for mine. It may seem best to prevent the disease but for every drug/vaccine used, there is an exchange. |
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