Elizabeth Laws Webboard User Reg: 03-19-2010
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Can someone tell me if I'm right on this?
Vaccines need to be kept refrigerated to be viable.
Vaccines that are left out of the cooler or fridge for some period of time that I'm not sure of will do no good or even harm to the animal they get injected into.
If you are going to administer vaccinations yourself, and have the knowledge to inject them correctly, the only smart thing to do is order them directly. I just don't trust the guy at the feed store that much.
If I'm mistaken about any of this I'd like to know. Thanks!
Melissa Thom Webboard User Reg: 12-04-2007
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If I only need one or two shots I do often pick them up at the local co op. These aren't people who can afford a bad reputation for ill storing shots and honestly after seeing how my local co op handles them I worry more about my vet's storage.
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
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Quote: Elizabeth Laws
Can someone tell me if I'm right on this?
Vaccines need to be kept refrigerated to be viable.
Vaccines that are left out of the cooler or fridge for some period of time that I'm not sure of will do no good or even harm to the animal they get injected into. ...
I just looked up refrigeration requirements in Merck and three vet sites. Yes, consistent refrigeration* is required.
* and for many, care also not to allow even partial freezing
Elizabeth Laws Webboard User Reg: 03-19-2010
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I run into people that think they should buy their own shots just because they can, and having just spent hundreds on this little fluffy designer mutt they are kinda broke, and its their first puppy, and cousin bubba that has 12 hunting dogs does it...
And the last time I discussed an animal issue with someone at my local Tractor Supply Company he told me just to keep my rabbit on clay cat litter; when I told him I knew damn well that would likely kill my rabbit and I was appalled that he suggested it he just shrugged.
I rather scare someone ignorant into doing the safe thing, but I really don't want to be spreading disinformation so I really appreciate the replies on this.
and I feel you on the local feed store maybe defending its products and reputation better than some vets do.
Melissa Thom Webboard User Reg: 12-04-2007
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A normal shot isn't a hard thing to give or hard to keep cool. I usually just buy a soda and keep it in the bag with the shots until I get home.
Usually the only shot my vet gives my dogs is rabies and that is only because the law forbids me from giving that shot myself. Otherwise why wouldn't I spend $1.50 on a shot that my vet charges me $25 for the exact shot from the same manufacturer?
I do admit though I do have my vet install microchips after I buy them myself in the sterile packs. The needles for those are harpoons.
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
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Quote: melissa thom
.... why wouldn't I spend $1.50 on a shot that my vet charges me $25 for the exact shot from the same manufacturer?
You're a breeder, though.
Not "people that think they should buy their own shots just because they can, and having just spent hundreds on this little fluffy designer mutt they are kinda broke, and its their first puppy ... "
Melissa Thom Webboard User Reg: 12-04-2007
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I suppose you're right. If they've never given a shot before their new puppy probably isn't the best guinea pig to start with. I think most people who has given an insulin shot though could probably handle a puppy shot with a little coaching as to locations and technique.
Blood draws, IM, and IVs are much harder to get right without direct coaching but happily I can't think of a time I've had to use IM or IV shots on a dog.
Using needles on humans rarely bothers me, but I have a hard time sticking my pet. I've had to do SQ fluids at home and accu-checks and the look they gave me just broke my heart. Gotta do what you gotta do though.
Fort Dodge used to have a warning color code in their vaccine. If liquid + the dessicated powder = bright pink, the vaccine had been exposed to high temperatures. Normally the mixed product is colorless or pale pink.
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