Can a dog's Leptospirosis vaccine diminish their immune system enough to give them Staphylococcus?
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Jennie
My 9 year old beagle mix, Pickles, was just given the Leptospirosis vaccine for the first time. We got the vaccine when going to the veterinarian for her 6-month Bordetella vaccine. Unfortunately, we only saw the male vet tech (whom we have only ever seen before alongside the vet). I expressed my concern of our not being able to see the veterinarian but didn't think too much about it since they have always taken such great care of my dog, Pickles. The vet tech told me she needed the Leptospirosis vaccine as the risk is high where we live (in New York City) due to the increased population of rats. I had never heard of this vaccine in my life and was told it was "common practice to give dogs this vaccine", that this place "gives this vaccine all of the time", and it's a "you're better safe then sorry". He handed me the drug company's pamphlet on it and I can't help but feel it was a little pushed and rushed upon us.
The vaccine is a two-parter and, after the first shot, Pickles had a small bout of diarrhea and was lethargic. She also was sneezing and reverse sneezing. I cleared up the diarrhea within a day or so with chicken and rice and the other side effects seemed to go away soon after. However, when we went in for the second shot, things were almost immediately wrong. She had a huge welt on her leg where the shot was given, which lasted for 3-4 days, and was bothered to walk because of it. She was even more lethargic than after the first shot and her sneezing and reverse sneezing had increased slightly. Then, the day after Easter, I could tell instantly she had a urinary tract infection. Ultimately she was urinating blood and, at times, was trying to go with nothing coming out. I immediately rushed a urine sample up to her vet. When I got there they charged me $250 for the medicine, a urine test, and for the urine to be sent out to get a culture. The veterinarian called me to tell me that my dog has an alarming amount of bacteria in her urine and has Staphylococcus (even though she has none of the typical physical symptoms such as patchy, itchy skin). I told her of my extreme discontent with how sick she had become all because of this unnecessary vaccine and she told me the two diseases were unrelated. She stated I would need to come in to pick up more medicine as she will need to be on the antibiotics for another TWO weeks. Of course as soon as I got up there I was charged another $110 for further fix of a problem they never told me the risks of.
I am not a veterinarian but I do have a degree in biology and like to think I come equipped with at least part of a brain. From everything I have researched on this matter, so far, I have seen that Leptospirosis and Staphylococcus are BOTH bacteria driven issues. Is there a veterinarian out there who can please give me their educated opinion with out bias? Also, any dog owners who have had any of these same issues after giving their dog this vaccine?
I am forever grateful,,,
Answer
Vaccine's don't diminish the immune system. They actually trigger the immune system to produce a reaction as though the body has been invaded and that includes producing antibodies. So, getting the lepto vaccine wouldn't cause your pet to develop disease. (The reason that vaccines aren't recommended for animals that are already sick is because the immune system is compromised by the disease process and therefore is unlikely to produce a good response to the vaccine and could still leave your pet susceptible.)
From what you describe, your dog had an allergic reaction to the initial vaccine and the vet should have been informed about it prior to the second vaccine being given. This sort of reaction to a vaccine, which is abnormal and overblown, could possibly leave an animal more susceptible to something else because the immune system is "out of whack". But it is very unlikely that the bladder infection was caused by the vaccination.
Vaccine's don't diminish the immune system. They actually trigger the immune system to produce a reaction as though the body has been invaded and that includes producing antibodies. So, getting the lepto vaccine wouldn't cause your pet to develop disease. (The reason that vaccines aren't recommended for animals that are already sick is because the immune system is compromised by the disease process and therefore is unlikely to produce a good response to the vaccine and could still leave your pet susceptible.)
From what you describe, your dog had an allergic reaction to the initial vaccine and the vet should have been informed about it prior to the second vaccine being given. This sort of reaction to a vaccine, which is abnormal and overblown, could possibly leave an animal more susceptible to something else because the immune system is "out of whack". But it is very unlikely that the bladder infection was caused by the vaccination.
What kinds of jobs and what are the processes do you have to go to as a 15 year old?
Cool Calm
Pretty good and easy "best answer" if you're familiar with jobs.
yeah, I'm only 15 and I'm looking for a job. I don't know how to get a work permit, a bank account or any of that stuff.
Like, step by step.
Someone guide me on how to : -> get a work permit -> bank account.
a bonus would be if you could give me a list of jobs 15 year olds are applicapable of.
I live in the bay area (San Jose) It'd be helpful if someone can give me tips on what jobs to get as well.
No, you may not get my street address, for those pedos out there.
Thanks!
Answer
Here's a short list of jobs which you can create to generate income:
1. Learn calligraphy so that you can provide handwritten invitations and thank you notes to prospective wedding parties, birthday celebrations, etc. Seek out clients through wedding planners at nearby churches and temples. A starter calligraphy kit usually runs around $20 and anyone can easily pick up this skill. The going rate is usually $1 per hand addressed item.
2. Become a "poser" who assists wedding photographers in setting and arranging various individuals in group and single photographic positions. "Posers" carry around a sketch book of various sitting and standing poses which consists of onion skin overlays of various wedding pictures bound in albums. Again, contact local wedding photographers and wedding planners, accordingly. The hourly pay is around $10-$12 per hour and you are often invited to attend all dining activities.
3. Seek from your neighbors a gardner position which involves planting, weed removal, plant/tree trimming, light brush clearance. You will be using the neighbor's equipment and tools. Again, do not represent yourself as a lawn mower since there are any number of safety issues involved. A door-to-door solicitation of surrounding neighbors is required and you can charge between $6 to $9 per hour.
4. Offer policing/removal or clearance of trash services to surrounding neighbors which involve trash pickup within nearby residential area. Limit the extent of pickup to small areas and be aware that there are no hazardous terrain or elements involved in this process. Again, a door-to-door solicitation of neighbors is in order. You can charge between $6.75 to $7.50 per hour.
5. Acquire a set of window cleaning tools [a bucket, liquid window cleaner, sponge, squeegee, handle with an extension and a small step ladder] and solicit local businesses for your window cleaning services. However, be careful to limit the height of the window cleaning to no higher than one story. Charge $1 per window panel.
6. Become a proxy/stand-in for neighbors to allow delivery of goods and packages to your home/apartment. Acquire the authority to sign any receipt of incoming packages as an accepting neighbor. Charge $1 per each package handled by you.
7. Consider becoming a restaurant-cafe customer liaison by using your cell phone at restaurants-cafes to coordinate with the hostess to keep track of waiting customers. Whenever there's a very long period of time to activate a waiting list, you want to offer the restaurant your services so that customers do not have to stand around for any lengthy period of time. And when their name/assigned number comes up; you can call the upcoming customer's cell phone to tell them that they can return to the restaurant and be served. The call back fee is usually around $0.50 cents on a per head basis. For example, a couple would be charged $1.00 while children under 6 would not be charged. Placement of a plaque which outlines your fee schedule near the hostess station is sufficient to garner attention of prospective customers who will value your services since they can do other activities outside of the restaurant -- often beyond the range of any inhouse paging system. You realize that everyone has a cellphone and why not take advantage of the connectivity to make the diner's experience worthwhile. The restaurant will also appreciate the added service you are providing as a customer liaison.
8. Why not become a paid feeder servicing the disabled at nearby nursing, convalescent, assisted living/care centers and hospitals. It involves feeding food to patients who are unable to feed themselves. The starting rate is $8.00 per hour. The only downside is that one has to take precautions to wash one's hands after each feeding. A posting of your services [by a business card or flyer] on a reviewable bulletin board would be enough to generate customers. The paid feeder position is one of the fastest growing occupation at this time.
Good luck!
Here's a short list of jobs which you can create to generate income:
1. Learn calligraphy so that you can provide handwritten invitations and thank you notes to prospective wedding parties, birthday celebrations, etc. Seek out clients through wedding planners at nearby churches and temples. A starter calligraphy kit usually runs around $20 and anyone can easily pick up this skill. The going rate is usually $1 per hand addressed item.
2. Become a "poser" who assists wedding photographers in setting and arranging various individuals in group and single photographic positions. "Posers" carry around a sketch book of various sitting and standing poses which consists of onion skin overlays of various wedding pictures bound in albums. Again, contact local wedding photographers and wedding planners, accordingly. The hourly pay is around $10-$12 per hour and you are often invited to attend all dining activities.
3. Seek from your neighbors a gardner position which involves planting, weed removal, plant/tree trimming, light brush clearance. You will be using the neighbor's equipment and tools. Again, do not represent yourself as a lawn mower since there are any number of safety issues involved. A door-to-door solicitation of surrounding neighbors is required and you can charge between $6 to $9 per hour.
4. Offer policing/removal or clearance of trash services to surrounding neighbors which involve trash pickup within nearby residential area. Limit the extent of pickup to small areas and be aware that there are no hazardous terrain or elements involved in this process. Again, a door-to-door solicitation of neighbors is in order. You can charge between $6.75 to $7.50 per hour.
5. Acquire a set of window cleaning tools [a bucket, liquid window cleaner, sponge, squeegee, handle with an extension and a small step ladder] and solicit local businesses for your window cleaning services. However, be careful to limit the height of the window cleaning to no higher than one story. Charge $1 per window panel.
6. Become a proxy/stand-in for neighbors to allow delivery of goods and packages to your home/apartment. Acquire the authority to sign any receipt of incoming packages as an accepting neighbor. Charge $1 per each package handled by you.
7. Consider becoming a restaurant-cafe customer liaison by using your cell phone at restaurants-cafes to coordinate with the hostess to keep track of waiting customers. Whenever there's a very long period of time to activate a waiting list, you want to offer the restaurant your services so that customers do not have to stand around for any lengthy period of time. And when their name/assigned number comes up; you can call the upcoming customer's cell phone to tell them that they can return to the restaurant and be served. The call back fee is usually around $0.50 cents on a per head basis. For example, a couple would be charged $1.00 while children under 6 would not be charged. Placement of a plaque which outlines your fee schedule near the hostess station is sufficient to garner attention of prospective customers who will value your services since they can do other activities outside of the restaurant -- often beyond the range of any inhouse paging system. You realize that everyone has a cellphone and why not take advantage of the connectivity to make the diner's experience worthwhile. The restaurant will also appreciate the added service you are providing as a customer liaison.
8. Why not become a paid feeder servicing the disabled at nearby nursing, convalescent, assisted living/care centers and hospitals. It involves feeding food to patients who are unable to feed themselves. The starting rate is $8.00 per hour. The only downside is that one has to take precautions to wash one's hands after each feeding. A posting of your services [by a business card or flyer] on a reviewable bulletin board would be enough to generate customers. The paid feeder position is one of the fastest growing occupation at this time.
Good luck!
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