Dog care includes vet care, which includes regular dog vaccinations, right? That’s what good dog parents have always done, haven’t they? They take their dogs for vet dog care check ups and make sure dog vaccinations are up to date.
Well, that may be what good dog parents have done in the past, but times are changing. Or they’ve already changed.
Barking, uh, breaking news: All 27 North American veterinary schools are changing their dog vaccination protocols. Good dog care no long requires regular dog vaccinations.
Here’s why:
Dog immune systems are fully mature by the time a dog is six months old. If a vaccine (which is a live virus given in a dose that activates the dog’s immune system for that virus), is given after the dog is six months old, the immunity produced by that vaccine lasts for the rest of the dog’s life.
According to veterinary specialists, if another dog vaccination is given a year later (or at other regular intervals as we’ve been told our dogs need), the antibodies from the first vaccine will wipe out the antigens from the second vaccine. In other words, the second vaccine will have very little to no effect at all. There is no “boost” given by the second dog vaccination.
This is why regular dog vaccinations aren’t necessary. And not only is this kind of dog care unnecessary, it’s also risky. Annual dog vaccinations put a dog at risk of allergic reactions and an illness called immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia.
So when exactly should you get your dog vaccinations?
You don’t want to wait until your dog is six months old because your this puts your dog at risk. Although puppies do get antibodies from their mother’s milk, this natural immunity lasts only 8 to 14 weeks. During the first 8 weeks of a puppy’s life, the puppy shouldn’t be vaccinated because the immunity from his mom’s milk will neutralize the vaccine.
The best vaccination schedule, as outlined by veterinarians using this new dog vaccination protocol, is a series of vaccinations given at 8 weeks, then another set once a month up until 16 weeks (4 months) of age. After that, another set of vaccinations should be given after 6 months of age (veterinarians usually suggest waiting until your dog is a year old).
This last dog vaccination is all your dog needs then for the rest of her life. These early vaccinations provide lifetime immunity.
So how’s that for good news? Good dog care no longer requires regular dog vaccinations. You’ll be providing your dog better dog care if you don’t get regular vaccinations. And you’ll be saving a little money too on dog care.
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My lovely old boy was was humilin and we always gave him his shot AFTER he ate. We had a bad reaction giving it to him on an empty stomach which resulted in a trip to the vet and we almost lost him. Since then, it was always 20 minutes after breakfast. He has since passed on but he lived to be 15 and was on humilin for about 3 of his last years.
Legally- the only vaccine required by law is the rabies vaccine- and it varies by state how often this vaccine is given, either every year or every 3 years.
What we rec. at our clinic differs with each dog- depending on the situation. We offer titer testing for the distemper/parvo vaccine- which is very cheap. The more research is done on this vaccine- the more they are finding that an every year DC vaccine is not needed- see Dr Richard Ford research:
http://www.cvm.ncsu.edu/docs/richard_ford.html
http://www.greatdanelady.com/articles/a_a_h_a_vaccine_guidelines.htm
I personally feel that you do not need to vaccinate for DC every year. I think titer testing is the way to go. I vaccinate for Rabies every 3 years and occasionally Bordatella- since one of my dogs goes to the groomer, and heartworm check every year. I do wellness bloodwork on my dogs as well as the titers- and hoe could i forget to check a stool!?!?!
I think discussing this with your vet and finding out what is right for you is the best way to go. Do your research, check out the avma webiste on the distemper vaccines, and ask your vet lots of questions. If they are not receptive to your questions or seem bothered by them- then I would consider finding a vet that is willing and wantig to answer your concerns and taylor a program to fit your dog. Just my opinion.
I have titer tested my oldest dog now for 5 years and he hasnt needed a vaccine. My 3 year old had her first series of vaccines as a puppy- the one yearly booster- and now is testing positve for titers- which is good- that means she does not require the vaccine at this time.
I hope this helps- good luck!
The best thing you can do for yor dog is a yearly physical exam and discuss everything with your vet.
hey im starting a ddc and would appreciate any tips or suggestions plz
hi, im starting a dog daycare from home and would appreciate any tips, ideas, suggestions plz. thanx merry xmas
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i hate to say it but where you get the puppy is going to make a difference on how much you might spend on the vet. petstore puppies are almost always sick, genetically and acutely because they're from puppymills. Shelters and rescue orgs do not give away sick or special needs puppies without telling you first and making sure you'd be up for the task of caring for an ill one who would need alot of vet expenses. and if you get one from a breeder, you have to make sure it's a breeder who has health tested and is reputable and only breeds shelties.
I have always felt that dogs are like kids. They behave and look like the way you bring them up.
If you get a dog, it is a lifetime commitment. He/She will give you unconditional love.
Feed them the best food and no table scraps. Always make sure they get the shots each year and most importantly, get their heartworm pill.
If you see a family that has a dog and they let their children hit it, pull its tail, etc., most likely it will be wild.
If you see a family that properly takes care of their dog and gives it love – it will be a well behaved dog.
I have two dogs that are spoiled, but they are good protectors and I feel safe.
Good luck.
1:05 that is what my dog does
Call your local ASPCA.
Here is the ASPCAs page for fighting animal cruelty: http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=cruelty_home
Page on How to Report: http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=cruelty_report
Good luck!
Yes- its called tracking down the parents of the irresponsible and abusive children or teenagers that shot your dog and demanding that they pay for medical treatment.
Generally, you can go to any vet and request the Care Credit plan, and they will see if you're eligible for it.
Report the person/s to animal control for animal cruelty, and track them down.
Here are low cost clinics in or around Seattle:
http://local.yahoo.com/results?fr=dd-local-more&stx=low+cost+vet+clinics&csz=Seattle%2C+WA
The average first-year costs for a puppy are $1,500, not counting the cost of the dog.
what kind of dog is he??? they’re sooo cute!
i was looking for a pug too!!!
Dogs are just like humans trying to learn how to use the toilet. You need to encourage and praise the dog when it goes to the restroom in the place it should go. Usually, dogs poop in the backyards, but they might do so on a walk. i it does so on a walk, you need to pick up the dropping with a bag and dispose of it. Don't hit the dog when it does poop in the house, just make him look at what he/she did on the floor and then talk very sternly, maybe a little flick on the nose, but not to where it hurts the dog. Eventually the dog will understand that he/she needs to use the restroom outside. Training them early in life is best. No, you do not have to wipe the dog's anus when it poops. it usually has no residue left over, lucky enough for us. However, some dogs that have long hair may get some dried droppings stuck on the fur near the rectum. When this happens, just cut the hair on the anus off where the poop was stuck to.
look at them!!
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