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Let's Talk About Vaccines - Everyone Else Is!
By Connie Limon, Fri Dec 9th
There is no universal protocol for canine vaccination schedules.Many vets recommend more vaccinations than most dogs require tobe protected from contagious diseases. A lot of vets use thevaccination schedule they receive with the vaccinations they buyfrom drug companies. Vets are now realizing to trust vaccinemakers may not be the best thing to do. Vaccine makers are inthe business of selling vaccines. There are a number of things pet owners can do to make suretheir dogs are protected against contagious diseases withoutovervaccinating. You need to learn about the diseases thevaccines defend your dog against. Before you allow your vet tovaccinated, ask your vet about the disease it prevents. What isits incidence? How is it transmitted? Is it more prevalent inyour particular area? Ask your vet is the disease treatable, andif so, how many dogs recover? If you find out the disease killsmany dogs who get it and the virus is everywhere, you shouldprobably authorize your vet to vaccinate your dog against thatdisease. If you find out a particular disease is very prevalentin your area, you should probably authorize your vet tovaccinate your dog against that disease in addition to otherappropriate vaccines. A list of vaccines for dogs that most experts agree anddogs should be protected against - diseases that are highlycontagious and potentially fatal would include:
Canine Parvovirus type 2 (CPV-2) Canine distemper virus (CDV)Canine adenovirus type 2 (CAV-2) Rabies
virus (RV) If you are concerned about overvaccination be sure to have yourpuppies vaccinated against distemper, parvo, and adenovirus, notbefore six weeks, and at least once after the age of 12 weeks,and a rabies vaccine given after 16 weeks. About two weeks afterthe last vaccination with distemper, parvo, and adenovirus, askfor a vaccine titer test to see if your puppy has beensuccessfully immunized. Other vaccine tips you need to remember: Use vaccine titer tests to see if your dog is adequatelyimmunized against the diseases that most experts aggree puppiesand dogs should be protected against. These are diseases thatare highly contagious and potentially fatal. Don't use low-cost clinics for your dog's vaccinations (unlessthe clinic is operated by a professional you know and trust).Instead make a relationship with a vet who will take time withyou, who will ask your about your dog's health history, answeryour questions about the benefits and risks of various vaccinesand recommend an individualized vaccination schedule for yourdog that takes into consideration his lifestyle and environment. Take your dog to the vet at least once a year. Do not vaccinate dogs who suffer from chronic or acute healthproblems, running a high temperaturem, or who have a history ofvaccine reactions. Do not vacciante elderly dogs just because ifyour dog has been vaccinated many times in the younger years, heis probably immunized against disease as much as he can be. About the author:Connie Limon, Breeder of the Shih Tzu Austin, Indiana StainGlass Shih Tzu http://www.stainglassshihtzus.com
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