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Toto's mom unregistered |
posted 02-19-2003 01:32 PM
Hi. I have a 10 weeks old yorkie puppy(1.5lbs). I got him at 8 weeks old...and I went to a vet close to my place. Even though Toto finiched his 2nd shot of Durammune Max 5 at 6 weeks old, the vet ignored it and gave him the first puppy shot of DHLPP. The day he got a shot and a day after, he seemed very tired and trembled from time to time. I was worried but now, he seems perfectly OK. Later I read someting about Lepto on the net, and found out that for this kind of small breed,,,,,usually vet doesn't include Lepto till 6months old. is that right? His 2nd shot is coming in 2 weeks, so I'll ask about it to my vet. But at the same time, can anybody give me some information about the puppy shot for small breed? Also, if there are yorkie owners in DFW area, I want to know which vet they bring their yorkie to. ( I live in Irving, Tx). I heard one yorkie died after 2nd puppy shot with Lepto.... IP: Logged |
Maisey Member Posts: 309 |
posted 02-19-2003 03:10 PM
I have a 12 week old puppy, a Catahoula Leopard, so not a small breed, but I asked my vet why it wasn't included. He said they no longer give the Lepto because so many dogs actually contract it, it wasn't worth giving it. He said they do give it to dogs who continually have problems, repeatedly having the runs etc. I also have a two year old Aussie mix, I take him on trail rides with me alot, so he is exposed to puddle water, creeks etc... my vet said he was probably already exposed in this way several times and has built up his own immunity. Thats just what my vet said...and I am repeating it, lol so no gaurantee I said it word for word. Smiles on you and your puppy. IP: Logged |
Doc Helladay unregistered |
posted 02-21-2003 07:14 AM
Toto: mom, This is my opionion on lepto I have been around dogs for 30 years, from working breed to toys. With toys such as yorkies or any toy for that matter it seemed to cause (lepto) alot of problems and death among the little ones. In my own program of shots I never took the chance and did not give lepto to any of them..But everyone has to make that decision themselves for their own pets. Good Luck Doc~2003 IP: Logged |
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