♥ Don't forget to get your pets annual shots!
09-29-2011, 06:26 AM
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[quote=Sunnie]
Same here in Pennsylvania, but we have lots of clinics (done by a vet) that are more reasonable than my vet. I asked my vet for an estimated cost to come to the house to vaccinate 9 dogs for rabies. The cost would have been over $600. I found a clinic and took 3 to 4 at a time for $25.00 each.
Holy Cow! That is way too much, I would imagine they are adding in the normal exam as well for each animal.
Originally Posted by DebsShelties
Originally Posted by Sunnie
I have seen those, you can get parvo, distemper etc. but Rabies has to be done by a vet as there is paperwork going to the state for license.
09-29-2011, 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by irishrose
My dogs do not get annual shots. Every three years and not given at the same time as the Rabies is my schedule. The regular vaccines will not be given after age seven and the rabies won't either, if I can get by the state, which isn't likely. Lily had her rabies today and she's not resting. She needs to keep our property free of chipmunks - she thinks. All 27 veterinarian schools have accepted the 3 year schedule. Google Dr Dodds vaccination protocol if you wish.
Two of mine have an appt. today. I talked with my vet on this subject and she agreed with me. So now, they get all their vacs up until age 5 (parvo is rampant out here) and afterwards only rabies every 3 yrs.
09-29-2011, 07:06 AM
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[quote=DebsShelties]
Same here in Pennsylvania, but we have lots of clinics (done by a vet) that are more reasonable than my vet. I asked my vet for an estimated cost to come to the house to vaccinate 9 dogs for rabies. The cost would have been over $600. I found a clinic and took 3 to 4 at a time for $25.00 each.
Holy Cow! That is way too much, I would imagine they are adding in the normal exam as well for each animal.
I think so. Also a travel charge...I am 8 miles from the office. And I think they were bringing a vet tech to hold the dogs...as if I couldn't do that.
Originally Posted by Sunnie
Originally Posted by DebsShelties
Originally Posted by Sunnie
I have seen those, you can get parvo, distemper etc. but Rabies has to be done by a vet as there is paperwork going to the state for license.
09-29-2011, 07:09 AM
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My hubby is a veterinarian. If you ever sat and watched an animal die from Parvo or Distemper you might change your opinion. Vaccines prevent this. States require vaccination against rabies for a reason, it works and it saves lives! All veterinarians practicing in this country today are trained and licensed to provide every service ranging from basic health exams to complicated surgeries covering almost every specialty. Yes, good medicine is costly. In over 40 years of practicing small animal medicine he tells me he has never had an animal die from a reaction to a vaccine.
09-29-2011, 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Stitcher317
My hubby is a veterinarian. If you ever sat and watched an animal die from Parvo or Distemper you might change your opinion. Vaccines prevent this. States require vaccination against rabies for a reason, it works and it saves lives! All veterinarians practicing in this country today are trained and licensed to provide every service ranging from basic health exams to complicated surgeries covering almost every specialty. Yes, good medicine is costly. In over 40 years of practicing small animal medicine he tells me he has never had an animal die from a reaction to a vaccine.
I nearly lost a litter of 5 1/2 week old puppies to parvo so I have seen how bad that disease can be.
As to pets dying from vaccine reactions...it happens... your husband may have just been lucky.
09-29-2011, 08:22 AM
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My research has proven this to be true. The Titer Test is a sure fire way to determine our babies' immunity. My toy poodle Lacybelle does not get the vet's recommended vaccination schedule. She is 5 yrs. old and has only been given the initial round. I am very dedicated to her and she only gets the best I can afford. She is happy and healthy, I watch over her like a hawk. Glad there was some space on your soapbox Sunnie!!
Originally Posted by Sunnie
For nearly 20 years I haven't given annual shots to any of my dogs. It has been proven that annual shots contribute greatly to immune related illnesses in dogs and cats. For the first 10-12 years we gave boosters every 3 years, then additional research indicated that most all shots give lifetime immunity. If you are concerned about the efficacy of your dogs immunity to certain diseases you can ask your vet to do a titer test to ascertain the level of protection. In my state I still have to give rabies every 3 years.
I have 8 healthy dogs in my house and when we lose one it is usually to old age (some around 16 years.) We also tell our puppy buyers to save themselves some money and NOT vaccinate after the 3 puppy shots (except for rabies as it is the law.) And if their vet "requires" annual shots to do themselves and their puppy a favor and find a new vet.
Annual boosters are a huge $$$ to vets and many don't want to give that up. Plus, by giving annual boosters they know that many of their patients will be back with a more serious illnes (often the result of too many vaccines.)
Consider this - did you or your children get annual boosters for life?
OK = off my soapbox. PM me if you need additional info.
I have 8 healthy dogs in my house and when we lose one it is usually to old age (some around 16 years.) We also tell our puppy buyers to save themselves some money and NOT vaccinate after the 3 puppy shots (except for rabies as it is the law.) And if their vet "requires" annual shots to do themselves and their puppy a favor and find a new vet.
Annual boosters are a huge $$$ to vets and many don't want to give that up. Plus, by giving annual boosters they know that many of their patients will be back with a more serious illnes (often the result of too many vaccines.)
Consider this - did you or your children get annual boosters for life?
OK = off my soapbox. PM me if you need additional info.
09-29-2011, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Sunnie
For nearly 20 years I haven't given annual shots to any of my dogs. It has been proven that annual shots contribute greatly to immune related illnesses in dogs and cats. For the first 10-12 years we gave boosters every 3 years, then additional research indicated that most all shots give lifetime immunity. If you are concerned about the efficacy of your dogs immunity to certain diseases you can ask your vet to do a titer test to ascertain the level of protection. In my state I still have to give rabies every 3 years.
I have 8 healthy dogs in my house and when we lose one it is usually to old age (some around 16 years.) We also tell our puppy buyers to save themselves some money and NOT vaccinate after the 3 puppy shots (except for rabies as it is the law.) And if their vet "requires" annual shots to do themselves and their puppy a favor and find a new vet.
Annual boosters are a huge $$$ to vets and many don't want to give that up. Plus, by giving annual boosters they know that many of their patients will be back with a more serious illnes (often the result of too many vaccines.)
Consider this - did you or your children get annual boosters for life?
OK = off my soapbox. PM me if you need additional info.
I have 8 healthy dogs in my house and when we lose one it is usually to old age (some around 16 years.) We also tell our puppy buyers to save themselves some money and NOT vaccinate after the 3 puppy shots (except for rabies as it is the law.) And if their vet "requires" annual shots to do themselves and their puppy a favor and find a new vet.
Annual boosters are a huge $$$ to vets and many don't want to give that up. Plus, by giving annual boosters they know that many of their patients will be back with a more serious illnes (often the result of too many vaccines.)
Consider this - did you or your children get annual boosters for life?
OK = off my soapbox. PM me if you need additional info.
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