We have recently bought a Pomeranian. The AKC Breeder was quite adamant that we do *not* have her vaccinated for Leptospirosis, instead that we find a vaccine for the dog without the Lepto in it. She said that there was too much history of the Leptospirosis vaccine causing death in Poms and other small breeds. Our vet said he personally found this to be very untrue. A few weeks ago I received a newsletter from the AKC it did state that this vaccine can cause trouble and even death in small breeds.

My question is have any of you avoided this vaccine in your small breeds, or has anyone heard about this as well?

Jenifer