Erring on the side of caution, I never combine multiple vaccines, sedation or dewormers - nor do I administer successively within a short period of time. Why🤔? Combining or administering successively compromises your horse's overall well-being. It also introduces a wide array of challenges to the immune system, which weakens the ability to respond effectively.​ The immune system is like an army. If half of the soldiers are battling adverse effects or appropriately reacting to a vaccine, the capacity to respond to additional threats is reduced.​ 🔺Vaccines: If you combine and your horse has an adverse reaction, you may not be able to attribute it to the vaccine - or determine if you should use that brand again. In addition, the vaccine's effectiveness may be compromised if the horse's immune system is not able to respond appropriately. 🔺Sedation/Tranquilizers: Side effects can include but are not limited to: salivation, sweating, diarrhea, elevated blood glucose, decreased intestinal motility, labored breathing and reduced heart rate. These cause additional battles for the immune system to fight. 🔺Deworming: Together, the chemical - combined with parasite die-off (releasing parasitic endotoxins) - can account for quite a toxic load. Often times individuals with a large parasite burden are already compromised and may be subject to impaction colic due to the sheer volume of parasites to excrete. ​We, as guardians, know our beloved herd🐴🐴🐴 better than anyone. It is our responsibility to be their advocate! Know and track ✏your horse's optimal baselines, doses, and any adverse reactions. Thoughtfully☺️ schedule routine treatments and procedures over an optimum time period📅 to minimize the impact on their immune system and overall well-being. ​ 🤔Learn about critical information to keep on hand and what to consider if a combination of tasks/treatments are scheduled in the same visit from your vet. Follow the link in bio 👉tap on Blog Posts – Organized by Topic 👉tap on Health & Safety 👉tap on Considerations If Giving Vaccines, Sedatives or Dewormers Concurrently #healthyhorse #equinevitalsigns #horsehealth