Dogs With Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis: Do You Vaccinate?

[Guest selori]

I have a 2 year old greyhound with idiopathic immune-mediated polyarthritis. He has now been completely meds free for a little over a month, and we are nervously waiting and watching for any kind of relapse. He is now due for all vaccinations, but I am torn about what to do. Obviously, I feel the rabies is very important (possibly illegal not to vaccinate for this?), but as we were told that any vaccine might trigger the disease again, we don't really know what to do. I guess I feel willing to take the risk of not vaccinating, if it reduces the risk of this debilitating disease coming back and causing our baby so much pain and suffering again.

 

We will discuss all of this with the specialist next week, when we go for our dogs regular blood work, but I was hoping that anyone who has a dog with IMPA might be able to offer advice.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Stacy

[Guest LittleGreys]

My girl has IMPA, actually erosive polyarthritis of Greyhounds, and NO, we do not vaccinate her for anything, even rabies. Rabies is required by law, but we still do not vaccinate her for it. My vet will write a letter stating she should not be vaccinated if ever need be. My current foster dog also has an immune mediated disease, and she will not receive any more vaccinations, either.

[RobinM]

No, not a thing. Beau has auto imunne deficiencies. He doesn't get anything, including rabies.

[Guest selori]

Thanks, RobinM and Little Greys. It helps to know that others have come to the same conclusion that I think I am coming to: It's not worth the risk. I will discuss with the doctor next week, and hopefully she can help us with the decision.

 

Stacy

[Guest IrskasMom]

Stacy, I hope your Vet will stand behind you on that and Good Luck with your Baby

[Guest Tes623]

William has IMPA and is current on all his vaccines.