Note: This article is not intended as a substitute for veterinary care.
DO NOT GIVE YOUR NEW SMALL BREED PUPPY ANY VACCINES UNTIL 14 DAYS AFTER THE LAST VACCINATION DATE LISTED ON THEIR HEALTH RECORD. YOUR NEW PUPPY IS UP TO DATE ON SHOTS AND WILL NOT NEED A VACCINE FOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS. VETS MAY ATTEMPT TO ISSUE A UNNECESSARY VACCINE. DO NOT GET ANY VACCINES UNTIL 14 DAYS AFTER THE LAST VACCINATION DATE LISTED ON THEIR HEALTH RECORD AS THE SMALL-BREED PUPPY WILL NEED TIME TO ADJUST AND YOU DO NOT NEED ANY ADDITIONAL STRESS ON HIM OR HER!!!
Why does a Vet attempt to issue an unnecessary vaccine?
A Vet may insist that Vaccines acquired by the Breeder and Administered by the Breeders are stored at an ‘unknown’ temperature. Which could render the vaccination ineffective.
However, some Vet likely won’t tell you, that they can perform a simple non-invasive blood test, known as a Titer Test, to check for antibodies in your puppy. Vaccinal titer testing is a scientifically proven method of determining immunity and protection against the core vaccine agents. Titer testing helps to identify animals that would benefit from vaccination. On the other hand, already immune pets will not see any benefit to receiving another dose of the vaccine virus in question due to sterile immunity. The risk of vaccine adverse reactions is not worth taking when there is no benefit to offset it.
We can assure you that our Breeders are experienced and knowledgeable with the storage and administration of vaccines. They have been stored at the correct temperature and were administered correctly.
As the owner of a Small Breed Dog, you must be hyper vigilant of over-vaccination for the life of your Dog. Veterinarians may attempt to administer unnecessary vaccinations or administer combinations of Vaccinations (like Leptospirosis and Rabies together in the same visit)- which can cause adverse reactions (even death) in Small Breeds and Older Dogs.
A combination of Vaccinations should NEVER be administered on the same day (no matter the age of your dog). This can cause adverse reactions and even death in Small Breeds and Older Dogs. Please schedule your dogs vaccinations at least 7 days apart. For example: Get their rabies vaccine one week, and come in the next week for additional Parvo/Distemper booster.
As your dog gets older you will need to be careful of unnecessary vaccinations like Leptospirosis. This vaccination is only necessary if your dog is frequently in the woods or on the trail, getting into the dirt often. Many older dogs no longer participate in such exploratory or frequent outings, making them unwise candidates for these potent vaccinations.
This brings us back to Titer Tests, an elderly dog will likely carry a significant amount of antibodies necessary for protection from Rabies, Leptospirosis, and Parvo/Distemper from a proper lifetime of vaccinations. A knowledgeable veterinarian will offer to perform a Titer Test on these at-risk patients rather than risking their lives with unnecessary vaccinations.
Read more information about Titer Testing here