[Dailydrool] annual exams

[Cblatz]

Your vet is right in that "L" lepto is a very reactive vaccine.  In fact Dr. Schultz recommends never giving Lepto to small dogs. (not that bassets are small dogs, but I have Dachshunds, also and never give Lepto)  Bad reactions to Lepto can last 4 or 5 years while the postive effects only last about 9 months and not all strains of Lepto are covered.

Your dog does not need vaccines every year past his year boosters.  Dr. Schultz actually says that after the year booster dogs do not need to be vaccinated (other then rabies required by law) ever again.

Most other vets only recommend the core vaccines every 3 years or so.

Cathy
www.summerhilldachshundsandbassets.com
Cathy Blatz
www.summerhilldachshundsandbassets.com
http://www.geocities.com/clubbasset/index.html
http://www.dachshund-wpdc.org/
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