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My dog has IMHA. Should he still receive his annual vaccinations?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Doberman Pinscher | Male | neutered | 3 years and 11 months old | 77 lbs

My dog has IMHA, but my vey keeps sending us reminders to get him vaccinated, can he get vaccinated with am imha diagnosis?

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on November 16th, 2017

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sundance is very handsome! I would recommend calling your Vet to discuss this, since they are the ones that treated him for IMHA. If Sundance is in remission that is good. IMHA is an immune condition that can be initiated by antibiotics, vaccines, tick infections, etc. If an underlying cause wasn't found when he was originally diagnosed we call the Idiopathic IMHA or Autoimmune. Personally I would be very hesitant to continue vaccinations in a dog with an immune mediated disease. I think it is best to discuss with your Vet They may have an automatic computer system for their reminders and don't know they are sending you reminders. I hope this helps and I wish Sundance the best!

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