Interesting Read

Take a look at this article and tell me what you think. Click here. Then look at this one.

Comments

[Kathy]

Read both articles. I agree with most of the information.
I do not plan to have Kona vacinated for Rabies again this year. The wo or three
year interval is fine. I also do not think that multiple vacines should be given during
one visit.

[Darlah]

It is good food for thought. When the pups get sore from the 4 shot vs. not getting sore from the 2 it sort of speaks volumes. We still do the 4 as it is needed.

[Gerda]

It is difficult, but regardless of the profession as consumers we should always do our best to educate ourselves, ask questions, do our due diligence and make the best decision we can. Our vet does not vacinate annually for rabies and perhaps we have been lucky as the dogs rarely have any side effects from the vaccines they receive. With the dogs in classes and participating in agility I have them vaccinated for Kennel cough. Knock on wood so far this year we have had no issues, but just last night I listened to several people mention their dogs are dealing with KC. Perhaps I'm old school but the ounce of prevention may still be worth the pound of cure.

[jenny]

If we research on Dr. Jean Dodds' vaccination schedule, it gives the same suggestion.

[Darlah]

Jenny:

I went to Jeab Dodds seminar but she never covered 2 combo one week then 2 combo next cycle. The issue is parvo is mighty necessary. We had a breeder that got one of our pups and died after her sitter took the pup to the park. Parvo can be mighty deadly and there is a cycle that must be adhered to to protect against parvo. I also attended a vaccination seminar for vets and it was interesting to know if you got the 2nd set of shots and waited 2 months vs. 1 month then protection is iffy. It's something I care very much about but I do not think overmedicated your dogs can be good for them. As Hean Dodds and all her studies she has done says it can actually trigger immune issues that wouldn't occur when you aren't bombarding the body. It's the old scare mentality and figuring out what is best.