> I would just like to clarify.... My 4lb Bridgette was given this shot a
> 5-6 moths ago, she was 3 years old..... I always give her benedryl before
> we go to the vet for shots because she does have reactions to her shots. .
> The vet did warn me that this shot has the highest rate of reaction and to
> watch her (after they gave her this shot) also to give her more benedryl a
> few hours after we left... they did keep us there for an extra 40 minutes
> or so because they know how temperamental her little body is, What I am
> trying to figure out is this: Are toy dogs not supposed to have this shot
> at all or are the vets supposed to wait until the pup is a certain size or
> age?
Unless Lepto is a specific problem in your area, I'd advise not getting it
at all, particularly in a dog who's known to have vaccine reactions. Since
Bridgette is known to have vaccine reactions, I would seriously suggest you
look into having titers done instead of yearly vaccines.
If you are going to vaccinate yearly, question your vet closely about what
vaccines are actually necessary in your area, and have the vaccines split up
into 2-3 visits, not in one combo shot.
Anne
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