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JANICE C · 12-31-2012, 02:48 PM

Just wondering....... I was told that our little Chloe should have the Lyme Vaccine (lots of Deer ticks in my area...my Sheltie had Lyme and I was bitten as well). I was told because she is so young at 20 weeks they would give her one shot then another booster shot in two weeks. Does this sound right?

kjc · 12-31-2012, 02:58 PM

No, but I'm a minimalist when it comes to vaccines. Lots of questions about effectiveness and such, not worth the risk to me.

JANICE C · 12-31-2012, 04:23 PM

Thanks kjc..... I really don't want to give her extra shots if she really doesn't need them. I'm going to do more reading up on this the pro's and con's.

Britster · 12-31-2012, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kjc

No, but I'm a minimalist when it comes to vaccines. Lots of questions about effectiveness and such, not worth the risk to me.

This!

We do yearly lyme/heartworm tests just to check and be sure. Use preventatives as needed. But do not do the Lymes vaccine. He tested positive once for lymes, was treated w/ antibiotics for 30 days, and is fine.

Has tested negative twice since.

Lovetodream88 · 12-31-2012, 10:35 PM

I am a fan of preventing what we can and lyme can really cause a dog pain so I am a fan of the vaccine and get it for my yorkie because she is a tick magnet. Callie only has to get a yearly shot and never had to get one and then another one.

gracielove · 01-01-2013, 04:28 AM

I considered getting the Lyme vaccine but decided against it. We live in a wooded area and have deer all over the place but the majority of ticks are regular dog ticks that our cats pick up.

Decided to read as much as I could on the Lyme vaccine for dogs before I decided. There were a lot of adverse reactions. Since Gracie is so small and Lyme is very treatable I decided it was best to avoid more vaccines.

I run a flea comb through her and the cats whenever we come in from outside to make sure there are no ticks that they may have picked up.

Your have a puppy so you should be able to control the tick situation pretty easily. Maybe wait until the pup has matured to do it?

Verbena · 01-01-2013, 05:16 AM

I agree if you decide to give the vaccine I would wait until she is older

jacquelinebabco · 01-01-2013, 10:56 AM

All of my dogs get vaccinated. I can't take them for a walk without finding a tick when we get home. I have never had a problem with the vaccine and I sure don' t want them to have the associated pain from lyme when it can be prevented.

kjc · 01-01-2013, 11:44 AM

The Lymes vaccine needs to be given every 4- 6 months, as Lymes is a bacterium, not a virus as the core vaccines are used for. It only protects 50% of the pets receiving it. Dogs can test positive for Lymes disease after receiving the vaccine, so either the vaccine only lessens the severity of Lymes disease or doesn't work at all.

Deadly vaccine reactions such as anaphylaxis, and other vaccine related illnesses can also be prevented by not giving unnecessary vaccines. Lymes disease is a treatable disease. The pain from the vaccine injection is more likely worse than the pain of Lymes disease, especially if the dog has a reaction to the vaccine.

Schultz: Dog vaccines may not be necessary (March 14, 2003)

Dr. Schultz summarizes his 40 years of research with the following:

“Only one dose of the modified-live canine ‘core’ vaccine (against CDV, CAV-2 and CPV-2) or modified-live feline ‘core’ vaccine (against FPV, FCV and FHV), when administered at 16 weeks or older, will provide long lasting (many years to a lifetime) immunity in a very high percentage of animals.”

We understand vets are frightened because they have seen animals die and suffer from preventable disease. Vaccine-induced diseases are also deadly and they are also preventable. Our companion animals rely on vets to make the right decisions when it comes to vaccines. We are begging vets to stand up and take notice – our pets’ lives depend on it.

Britster · 01-01-2013, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kjc

The Lymes vaccine needs to be given every 4- 6 months, as Lymes is a bacterium, not a virus as the core vaccines are used for. It only protects 50% of the pets receiving it. Dogs can test positive for Lymes disease after receiving the vaccine, so either the vaccine only lessens the severity of Lymes disease or doesn't work at all.

Deadly vaccine reactions such as anaphylaxis, and other vaccine related illnesses can also be prevented by not giving unnecessary vaccines. Lymes disease is a treatable disease. The pain from the vaccine injection is more likely worse than the pain of Lymes disease, especially if the dog has a reaction to the vaccine.

Schultz: Dog vaccines may not be necessary (March 14, 2003)

Dr. Schultz summarizes his 40 years of research with the following:

“Only one dose of the modified-live canine ‘core’ vaccine (against CDV, CAV-2 and CPV-2) or modified-live feline ‘core’ vaccine (against FPV, FCV and FHV), when administered at 16 weeks or older, will provide long lasting (many years to a lifetime) immunity in a very high percentage of animals.”

We understand vets are frightened because they have seen animals die and suffer from preventable disease. Vaccine-induced diseases are also deadly and they are also preventable. Our companion animals rely on vets to make the right decisions when it comes to vaccines. We are begging vets to stand up and take notice – our pets’ lives depend on it.

erika1948 · 03-11-2013, 11:51 AM

My dogs have always had Lyme vaccine with no problems. The only time they had two shots was the first year and then only one shot per year. I also use Frontline Plus. All the neighbors dogs have had Lyme disease but mine have not. The only reason I am a little hesitant this year is that Rocky is 16.

12-31-2012, 02:48 PM	#1
JANICE C Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: MA Posts: 624	Lyme Vaccine Just wondering....... I was told that our little Chloe should have the Lyme Vaccine (lots of Deer ticks in my area...my Sheltie had Lyme and I was bitten as well). I was told because she is so young at 20 weeks they would give her one shot then another booster shot in two weeks. Does this sound right?

12-31-2012, 02:58 PM	#2
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	No, but I'm a minimalist when it comes to vaccines. Lots of questions about effectiveness and such, not worth the risk to me. __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

12-31-2012, 10:35 PM	#5
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,248	I am a fan of preventing what we can and lyme can really cause a dog pain so I am a fan of the vaccine and get it for my yorkie because she is a tick magnet. Callie only has to get a yearly shot and never had to get one and then another one. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

01-01-2013, 05:16 AM	#7
Verbena Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: with my flying monkeys Posts: 15,620 Blog Entries: 7	I agree if you decide to give the vaccine I would wait until she is older __________________ Teri . . . Galen Jameson Frazier Seraphina Luna Rosencrantz, Saber Tooth Tiger, Pussy Willow Pandora Guildenstern

01-01-2013, 11:44 AM	#9
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	The Lymes vaccine needs to be given every 4- 6 months, as Lymes is a bacterium, not a virus as the core vaccines are used for. It only protects 50% of the pets receiving it. Dogs can test positive for Lymes disease after receiving the vaccine, so either the vaccine only lessens the severity of Lymes disease or doesn't work at all. Deadly vaccine reactions such as anaphylaxis, and other vaccine related illnesses can also be prevented by not giving unnecessary vaccines. Lymes disease is a treatable disease. The pain from the vaccine injection is more likely worse than the pain of Lymes disease, especially if the dog has a reaction to the vaccine. Schultz: Dog vaccines may not be necessary (March 14, 2003) Dr. Schultz summarizes his 40 years of research with the following: “Only one dose of the modified-live canine ‘core’ vaccine (against CDV, CAV-2 and CPV-2) or modified-live feline ‘core’ vaccine (against FPV, FCV and FHV), when administered at 16 weeks or older, will provide long lasting (many years to a lifetime) immunity in a very high percentage of animals.” We understand vets are frightened because they have seen animals die and suffer from preventable disease. Vaccine-induced diseases are also deadly and they are also preventable. *Our companion animals rely on vets to make the right decisions when it comes to vaccines. We are begging vets* to stand up and take notice – our pets’ lives depend on it.** __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

12-31-2012, 04:23 PM	#3
JANICE C Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: MA Posts: 624	Thanks kjc..... I really don't want to give her extra shots if she really doesn't need them. I'm going to do more reading up on this the pro's and con's.

01-01-2013, 04:28 AM	#6
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	I considered getting the Lyme vaccine but decided against it. We live in a wooded area and have deer all over the place but the majority of ticks are regular dog ticks that our cats pick up. Decided to read as much as I could on the Lyme vaccine for dogs before I decided. There were a lot of adverse reactions. Since Gracie is so small and Lyme is very treatable I decided it was best to avoid more vaccines. I run a flea comb through her and the cats whenever we come in from outside to make sure there are no ticks that they may have picked up. Your have a puppy so you should be able to control the tick situation pretty easily. Maybe wait until the pup has matured to do it?

01-01-2013, 10:56 AM	#8
jacquelinebabco Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: hannacroix,ny Posts: 1,364	All of my dogs get vaccinated. I can't take them for a walk without finding a tick when we get home. I have never had a problem with the vaccine and I sure don' t want them to have the associated pain from lyme when it can be prevented.

03-11-2013, 11:51 AM	#11
erika1948 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 139	My dogs have always had Lyme vaccine with no problems. The only time they had two shots was the first year and then only one shot per year. I also use Frontline Plus. All the neighbors dogs have had Lyme disease but mine have not. The only reason I am a little hesitant this year is that Rocky is 16.