Re: parvo vac
[Re: Brian Howell ]
#114053 - 09/19/2006 03:10 PM |
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Heartworm is spread by mosquitos. Although it doesn't always happen this way, a dog could become infected with heartworm anytime it gets bit by a mosquito. Heartworm preventative works by killing the very young larva in your dogs bloodstream each month before they mature and become a problem.
Since we don't have mosquitos in winter here in MI, I don't give my dog heartworm meds for 3-4 months in the winter. But in warmer climates they need it year 'round
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Re: parvo vac
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#114054 - 09/19/2006 03:25 PM |
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.....Since we don't have mosquitos in winter here in MI, I don't give my dog heartworm meds for 3-4 months in the winter. ...
<img src="http://www.leerburg.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> Yes, I forgot to say that there are areas with winters cold enough to have no mosquitos. Good point!
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Re: parvo vac
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Thanks to all contributors to this thread. I just ordered the "Shock" book as we are planning now for our first (hopefully) litter over the winter. We have learned so much already from many sources, but especially Leerburg, about feeding our dogs in a healthier manner (Raw!) etc.
Our decision to breed is not a lightly made decision. We take our responsibility seriously to the GSD breed itself, and also our responsibility to our beloved bitch, the stud, and the hopeful litter. All of these pups/dogs are important to us.
Thanks for continuing to provide such great info. **WARNING** Many breeding and whelping related questions are forthcoming. <img src="http://www.leerburg.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Thanks in advance for your patience with that, and excellent info.
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Re: parvo vac
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#114056 - 09/19/2006 04:16 PM |
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My 8 week old female GSD was given her shots by my breeder at 6 weeks, and I am scheduled to have her at the vet Friday for her 9 week shots. Should I not give her these shots? I just want to make sure that one is enough. I was looking over my 2 year old males's health records and I can't believe that my breeder gave him the 6 week shots, then my vet gave him 3 more within the next 3 months! I opted not to revaccinate a year later when I got his rabies shot, much to the displeasure of the receptionist.
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Re: parvo vac
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#114057 - 09/19/2006 04:45 PM |
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My 8 week old female GSD was given her shots by my breeder at 6 weeks, and I am scheduled to have her at the vet Friday for her 9 week shots. Should I not give her these shots? I just want to make sure that one is enough. I was looking over my 2 year old males's health records and I can't believe that my breeder gave him the 6 week shots, then my vet gave him 3 more within the next 3 months! I opted not to revaccinate a year later when I got his rabies shot, much to the displeasure of the receptionist.
SIX and NINE weeks? Here's a thread with a lot of comments about that:
http://www.leerburg.com/ubbthreads/showf...rue#Post4183485
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Re: parvo vac
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#114058 - 09/19/2006 06:04 PM |
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Hey Connie, the link you gave me is to this thread. I have read some of the previous threads on here, just wondering if I should wait for the 12 week shots, or should I not even get those? I am also ordering the Shock to the System book, but I doubt I will have it in time. Thanks for your help.
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Re: parvo vac
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#114059 - 09/19/2006 06:30 PM |
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Hey Connie, the link you gave me is to this thread. I have read some of the previous threads on here, just wondering if I should wait for the 12 week shots, or should I not even get those? I am also ordering the Shock to the System book, but I doubt I will have it in time. Thanks for your help.
Oh, I see what you're asking. Earlier in this thread, Ed says this...
QUOTE: nomatter what your Vet tells you - I would not do a second parvo shot at 10 weeks. I have had parvo several times in our kennel and every time we got it we felt it was a result of the pups getting it from the vaccination.
With that said - a 10 week old pup does not need a second parvo shot.
You will learn something about your vet by seeing what he or she recommends - if they push the vaccinaqtion - shame on them because they are more interested in your moeny than the health of your pup. END
I would wait for the 12-week shot, and then no boosters.
Other opinions?
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Re: parvo vac
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#114060 - 09/19/2006 06:42 PM |
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Re: parvo vac
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#114061 - 09/19/2006 07:13 PM |
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Yes, I have read his essay on vaccinations. MANY people agree that over-vaccinating has triggered a wave of cancer, allergies, epilepsy, and other chronic disorders.
Over-vaccinating and extremely inappropriate grain-heavy food, IMO, are both traceable to financial greed......... and both responsible for a lot of chronic illness and misery.
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Re: parvo vac
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Hi Connie, why is the 12 weeks so important? I too will be order the "shock" book soon. But just wondering why. My vet made a big deal over the 12 weeks shot more then anything else.
Barbara Earnhardt
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