Lyme vaccine

Scout · 01-18-2012, 03:52 PM

What do people think about getting my new labradoodle pup started on Lyme disease vaccine? My yard is frequented by deer and we do get a lot of ticks but I did start Frontline. My vet says that its better to start with Lyme vaccine as a puppy. Any experience or opinions?

deepnite10 · 01-18-2012, 09:07 PM

if i was in an area where there was alot of mosquitos id make sure the dogs were vaccinated against heartworms..in the same way if your in area where lyme disease is a threat, id get him vaccinated against it..

Scout · 01-18-2012, 10:00 PM

Well said deepnite. I will take ur advice and get her the vaccine when we go to the vet in2 weeks.

Daisy'sMom · 01-18-2012, 11:53 PM

I would absolutely get it. I always have for my dogs and did with Daisy when she was vaccinated as a puppy. It's not worth the risk IMO. My neighbor's Golden Retriever is currently living with Lyme's disease

Ace's Place · 01-19-2012, 10:19 AM

I see you are going to get the vaccine. I"m just seconding or thirding that. Especially since you are in Jersey - I am in CT. The ticks were relentless last season through October even. I was glad Ace had had the shot...

Hays · 01-19-2012, 08:26 PM

Our Hayley is 14 weeks old and is getting the Lyme shot in a couple weeks. She has already received the Heart worm (which she will get monthly)..I believe it's called Setinel and the Frontline PLUS flea and tick monthly which we can do ourselves at home by putting on her back in between the neck and backbone. Would def recommend all three, especially if you have other pets in the household or if your dog is ever around other animals.

Scout · 01-20-2012, 06:32 AM

Good recommendation Hays. Last time at the vet I did start Scout on heartworm and frontline plus in addition to her second round of shots and deworming med. Next visit she will get the Lyme vaccine in addition to her third round of shots. Thanks everyone!

Hays · 01-20-2012, 04:40 PM

you are so very welcome!! Enjoy your pup and Good Luck!

Brigadigit · 01-21-2012, 02:07 PM

I'm located in Jersey as well, and I get Layla vaccinated for Lymes every year. My vet recommended it and from some friends I know, Lymes in a doggie is a very scary, not worth it disease if you can prevent it.

Definitely get it!

Scout · 01-21-2012, 09:31 PM

Thanks Brig. I'm definitely getting it for my girl!

Scout · 02-03-2012, 10:27 AM

Thanks everyone! Scout got her first Lyme vaccine today and has an appointment for the booster in 3 weeks.

01-18-2012, 03:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Scout Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New jersey Posts: 15	Lyme vaccine What do people think about getting my new labradoodle pup started on Lyme disease vaccine? My yard is frequented by deer and we do get a lot of ticks but I did start Frontline. My vet says that its better to start with Lyme vaccine as a puppy. Any experience or opinions?

01-18-2012, 09:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
deepnite10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 1,358	if i was in an area where there was alot of mosquitos id make sure the dogs were vaccinated against heartworms..in the same way if your in area where lyme disease is a threat, id get him vaccinated against it..

01-18-2012, 10:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Scout Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New jersey Posts: 15	Well said deepnite. I will take ur advice and get her the vaccine when we go to the vet in2 weeks.

01-18-2012, 11:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Daisy'sMom Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 202	I would absolutely get it. I always have for my dogs and did with Daisy when she was vaccinated as a puppy. It's not worth the risk IMO. My neighbor's Golden Retriever is currently living with Lyme's disease

01-19-2012, 10:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ace's Place Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 124	I see you are going to get the vaccine. I"m just seconding or thirding that. Especially since you are in Jersey - I am in CT. The ticks were relentless last season through October even. I was glad Ace had had the shot...

01-19-2012, 08:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
Hays Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 87	Our Hayley is 14 weeks old and is getting the Lyme shot in a couple weeks. She has already received the Heart worm (which she will get monthly)..I believe it's called Setinel and the Frontline PLUS flea and tick monthly which we can do ourselves at home by putting on her back in between the neck and backbone. Would def recommend all three, especially if you have other pets in the household or if your dog is ever around other animals.

01-20-2012, 06:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
Scout Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New jersey Posts: 15	Good recommendation Hays. Last time at the vet I did start Scout on heartworm and frontline plus in addition to her second round of shots and deworming med. Next visit she will get the Lyme vaccine in addition to her third round of shots. Thanks everyone!

01-20-2012, 04:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
Hays Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 87	you are so very welcome!! Enjoy your pup and Good Luck!

01-21-2012, 02:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
Brigadigit Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 186	I'm located in Jersey as well, and I get Layla vaccinated for Lymes every year. My vet recommended it and from some friends I know, Lymes in a doggie is a very scary, not worth it disease if you can prevent it. Definitely get it!

01-21-2012, 09:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
Scout Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New jersey Posts: 15	Thanks Brig. I'm definitely getting it for my girl!

02-03-2012, 10:27 AM	#11 (permalink)
Scout Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New jersey Posts: 15	Thanks everyone! Scout got her first Lyme vaccine today and has an appointment for the booster in 3 weeks.

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