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GabyM · 06-10-2015, 05:44 PM

I have had some concerns with vaccinating my almost 13 week puppy with lepto. He's done great with the DHPP and Bordatella, and he was due to get his lepto shot last week and I refused to let the vet vaccinate him with lepto and the DHPP, so I had scheduled his lepto shot alone for tomorrow and cancelled it because I am still unsure. I have driven myself crazy reading all the terrible side effects this vaccine causes and I don't know what to do.
I just want to know what your experiences have been with vaccinating your puppy with lepto alone (not the combo DHLPP shot).
Vet tells me its common in my area, especially in the summer now, and while I do want him to be protected against it, I don't want him to get a bad reaction to the shot. I've heard of dogs dying after the shot!
I appreciate any input in advance :-)

Wylie's Mom · 06-11-2015, 04:46 AM

This is not a shot I'd get for my kiddos unless it was absolutely endemic to my area. I'd be asking your vet for incidence and prevalence information...

Micah my love · 06-11-2015, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

This is not a shot I'd get for my kiddos unless it was absolutely endemic to my area. I'd be asking your vet for incidence and prevalence information...

I agree totaly

Russpilot · 06-11-2015, 07:38 AM

All I have seen is anecdotal evidence, but it seems that the Lepto shot is really tough on these little guys. I have refused to do the Lepto shot on Bella.

CouversMom · 06-11-2015, 11:19 AM

I don't do Lepto either because of what I've read.

ColesMommy01 · 06-11-2015, 11:53 AM

I don't give lepto to my yorkies. I gave it to my larger breed dog, but didn't know any better at the time (3 years ago). It's actually in my contracts not to give Lepto to my yorkies. Do you have access to statistical data regarding the occurrence of lepto for animals in your area? As suggested by Wylie's mom I'd speak with my vet about it after researching myself. If you do give it, have it administered as a standalone vaccine a month from the last vaccine.

107barney · 06-11-2015, 07:17 PM

I think I commented on your earlier thread that you recently had. I don't do Lepto but have done it in the past. The vaccine does not cover the emerging strains of the disease, and many small breeds are very susceptible to reactions due to this vaccine. We have lepto in our environment but I feel that my dogs are at a low risk and can't justify the vaccine.

Britster · 06-11-2015, 07:44 PM

After Jackson had a horrid reaction as a pup at 12 weeks old, I can't get it nor would I ever....

Singingtiger · 06-25-2015, 09:18 PM

I live in TX and my vet usually DOES give the lepto shot to dogs over 5 lbs. ( Cricket weighs about 8). However because of her Liver Shunt problem ( she had surgery) my vet still doesn't want to risk it with her. My mom and dad's Bassett hound however does get the lepto shot.

Wylie's Mom · 06-26-2015, 06:52 AM

This is a thorough article on the Lepto vax you may want to read:

Lepto Vaccine - Know The Risks!

TysonMyBoy · 06-26-2015, 08:47 AM

My vet specifically told me, she does not give Lepto to small dogs. However, she also added, it's not necessary in our area as Lepto is not prevalent.

mrssabes · 05-12-2017, 05:44 PM

Is anyone aware of recent thought on this? Our small suburban yard is backed by woods and we frequently see deer in our front yard. The vet recommended a combo Lyme Disease and lepto shot, but the puppy's barely three pounds. i'm feeling very conflicted....

matese · 05-13-2017, 07:58 AM

I also live in a heavily wooded area, deers galore. I do give the Lime vaccine but not the lepto.In my township Lime prevention is almost a core vaccine.

Bamboo15 · 05-18-2017, 07:28 PM

I've heard bad things about this shot. The breeder I got my yorkies from also told me not to let them get it.

pstinard · 05-19-2017, 05:14 AM

Leptospirosis is endemic to my part of Illinois (plenty of wildlife traipses through our back yard), so it was a recommended vaccination for us. Bella got her vaccination and did not have any bad reaction to it. Each dog responds differently, I suppose.

06-10-2015, 05:44 PM	#1
GabyM Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2015 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 14	Advice with lepto shot I have had some concerns with vaccinating my almost 13 week puppy with lepto. He's done great with the DHPP and Bordatella, and he was due to get his lepto shot last week and I refused to let the vet vaccinate him with lepto and the DHPP, so I had scheduled his lepto shot alone for tomorrow and cancelled it because I am still unsure. I have driven myself crazy reading all the terrible side effects this vaccine causes and I don't know what to do. I just want to know what your experiences have been with vaccinating your puppy with lepto alone (not the combo DHLPP shot). Vet tells me its common in my area, especially in the summer now, and while I do want him to be protected against it, I don't want him to get a bad reaction to the shot. I've heard of dogs dying after the shot! I appreciate any input in advance :-)

06-11-2015, 04:46 AM	#2
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	This is not a shot I'd get for my kiddos unless it was absolutely endemic to my area. I'd be asking your vet for incidence and prevalence information... __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

06-11-2015, 11:19 AM	#5
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	I don't do Lepto either because of what I've read. __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

06-11-2015, 07:17 PM	#7
107barney T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 9,816	I think I commented on your earlier thread that you recently had. I don't do Lepto but have done it in the past. The vaccine does not cover the emerging strains of the disease, and many small breeds are very susceptible to reactions due to this vaccine. We have lepto in our environment but I feel that my dogs are at a low risk and can't justify the vaccine. __________________ T. Bumpkins & Co. Washable Doggie Pee Pads (Save 10% Enter YTSAVE10 at checkout) Cathy, Teddy, Winston and Baby Clyde...RIP angels Barney and Daisy

06-11-2015, 07:44 PM	#8
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	After Jackson had a horrid reaction as a pup at 12 weeks old, I can't get it nor would I ever.... __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

06-11-2015, 07:38 AM	#4
Russpilot Donating 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 881	All I have seen is anecdotal evidence, but it seems that the Lepto shot is really tough on these little guys. I have refused to do the Lepto shot on Bella.

06-11-2015, 11:53 AM	#6
ColesMommy01 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: where there's no good sushi Posts: 1,423 Blog Entries: 1	I don't give lepto to my yorkies. I gave it to my larger breed dog, but didn't know any better at the time (3 years ago). It's actually in my contracts not to give Lepto to my yorkies. Do you have access to statistical data regarding the occurrence of lepto for animals in your area? As suggested by Wylie's mom I'd speak with my vet about it after researching myself. If you do give it, have it administered as a standalone vaccine a month from the last vaccine.

06-25-2015, 09:18 PM	#9
Singingtiger Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 170	I live in TX and my vet usually DOES give the lepto shot to dogs over 5 lbs. ( Cricket weighs about 8). However because of her Liver Shunt problem ( she had surgery) my vet still doesn't want to risk it with her. My mom and dad's Bassett hound however does get the lepto shot. __________________ Megan, mommy to Cricket

06-26-2015, 06:52 AM	#10
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	This is a thorough article on the Lepto vax you may want to read: Lepto Vaccine - Know The Risks! __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

06-26-2015, 08:47 AM	#11
TysonMyBoy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Panama City Beach Posts: 161	My vet specifically told me, she does not give Lepto to small dogs. However, she also added, it's not necessary in our area as Lepto is not prevalent. __________________ Pam, mommy to Tyson and Rin, grandma to Ernie (Surely I'm not old enough to be a grandma)

05-12-2017, 05:44 PM	#12
mrssabes YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Concord Posts: 271	Is anyone aware of recent thought on this? Our small suburban yard is backed by woods and we frequently see deer in our front yard. The vet recommended a combo Lyme Disease and lepto shot, but the puppy's barely three pounds. i'm feeling very conflicted....

05-13-2017, 07:58 AM	#13
matese Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa. Posts: 68,291	I also live in a heavily wooded area, deers galore. I do give the Lime vaccine but not the lepto.In my township Lime prevention is almost a core vaccine. __________________ Joan, mom to Cody RIP Matese Schnae Kajon Kia forever in my A House Is Not A Home Without A Dog

05-18-2017, 07:28 PM	#14
Bamboo15 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Marlboro, NJ, USA Posts: 226	I've heard bad things about this shot. The breeder I got my yorkies from also told me not to let them get it.

05-19-2017, 05:14 AM	#15
pstinard YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Urbana, IL USA Posts: 3,648	Leptospirosis is endemic to my part of Illinois (plenty of wildlife traipses through our back yard), so it was a recommended vaccination for us. Bella got her vaccination and did not have any bad reaction to it. Each dog responds differently, I suppose.