Jeannette Polowski Webboard User Reg: 03-12-2002
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I'm pretty sure that leptospirosis is also recommended....could be a georaphical area thing though, not 100% sure. Why not just ask your vet?
Also,JMHO, once immunity has been established by the initial series of puppy shots, then other that rabies shots, you are probably done w/ vaccinations. A titer in the future can help to assure you that your dog still has protection.
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Well I have read enough on this site to think about what vaccinations he should and shouldn't get I just don't know the correct answer in my puppies case with what already has been given to him? I'm all for not getting them after his initial sets of shots and getting a titer to see if anything is needed from that point forward. You say ask my vet and the reason why is from I'm sure other's experience as well I don't want to follow just what my vet says as there might be ignorance or an alterior motive from his response.
My questions are since most agree on here that 6 weeks is to young for shots, how do I count them? Are they just a risk at this age with no benefit?
Doesn't Ed recommend this:
9 weeks MLV Distemper/Parvovirus only (e.g. Intervet Progard Puppy)
12 weeks MLV Distemper/Parvovirus only (e.g. Intervet Progard Puppy)
So in this case shoud I get a third set at 12 weeks since he had a set already at 6 weeks and at 9 weeks?
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Mike,
The breeder gave my pup his first DHPPC at 6 weeks (the same day we picked him and drove 5 hours home )
I gave the second booster at 14 weeks and that's it for my dog. I won't ever give him another DHPPC unless absolutely unavoidable.
My dog hangs out at work with me at an animal hospital where all sorts of viruses, bacteria, and illnesses are coming through the door every day. At 7 months he's never caught anything dangerous or dreadful.
Jeannette Polowski Webboard User Reg: 03-12-2002
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Nice article Jason. Thanks for the post, as what you posted is important, because most people are not aware of this info.
Anyway, as I said in my post, a titer CAN help to assure you that your dog is protected. Once you have established via a titer that your dog has the antibodies present for what it had been vaccinated, then, IMO, you can feel reasonably safe that if your dog is exposed in the future....mother nature will do its job.
The wonderful article you posted helps to explain why. IMO, a titer is a very useful "tool" as a part of your dogs overall health evaluation. Key to this is understanding what it truly does and does not represent.
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Jeannette Polowski Webboard User Reg: 03-12-2002
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"You say ask my vet and the reason why is from I'm sure other's experience as well I don't want to follow just what my vet says as there might be ignorance or an alterior motive from his response."
While I think it is important to be as informed as possible,I would also suggest strongly that you only deal with a vet that you trust and whose knowledge you respect. If you think there is a chance that your vet is ignorant or has ulterior motives in dealing with you, then find a new vet!!!! You should be able to have open discussions with your vet and honest, intelligent conversations on any issues where you may have differing opinions.
No one ever said life was supposed to be easy, life is what you make of it!!
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What other shots should he get?
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