Carolyn Pike Roman wrote 08/07/2008 09:06 AM cost difference for titers? #204800 - 08/07/2008 09:06 AM
Carolyn Pike Roman Webboard User Reg: 03-20-2007 Posts: 559 Loc: San Antonio, TX Offline	My dog's annual exams are coming up in October... I'm not sure what my vet's position is on vaccinations. Just to give me a heads up, what have you guys found the difference to be in cost between the typical series of shots and getting titers done? Also- could someone point me towards more information on what a 'full blood panel' is and what the vet (or I) should learn from it? Thanks!
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Carolyn Pike Roman wrote 08/07/2008 09:43 AM Re: cost difference for titers? [Re: Carolyn Pike Roman ] #204806 - 08/07/2008 09:43 AM
Carolyn Pike Roman Webboard User Reg: 03-20-2007 Posts: 559 Loc: San Antonio, TX Offline	Another question- I just read some of the links provided to Kori's post. Does it follow that if some antibodies are detected (high or low), that the dog's 'memory cells' have at least produced some antibodies IF the dog has been vaccinated previously? Or not necessarily because the first (or however many previous vaccinations) may not have 'taken'? Sorry if these are ignorant assumptions- I never was very good at/excited about biology or chemistry, lol.
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Sarah Morris wrote 08/07/2008 09:58 AM Re: cost difference for titers? [Re: Carolyn Pike Roman ] #204808 - 08/07/2008 09:58 AM
Sarah Morris Webboard User Reg: 08-29-2006 Posts: 2324 Loc: Central Coast, California Offline	Quote: Carolyn Pike Just to give me a heads up, what have you guys found the difference to be in cost between the typical series of shots and getting titers done? In my neck of the woods, vaccines are roughly $20-30 and titres are $80-$100. Here is an explanation of what is analyzed in a full blood panel: http://www.ahrdvm.com/forms/Adult%20years%20chemistry%20panel.pdf And another: http://www.bichonfriseusa.com/caninebloodwork.htm A full blood panel covers all the bases, and in greater depth, than a mini blood panel. True
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Carolyn Pike Roman wrote 08/07/2008 10:00 AM Re: cost difference for titers? [Re: Sarah Morris ] #204809 - 08/07/2008 10:00 AM
Carolyn Pike Roman Webboard User Reg: 03-20-2007 Posts: 559 Loc: San Antonio, TX Offline	Thanks Sarah! BTW- nevermind on my second post, lol. I think I've found the answers/information I was looking for in other posts in the last few minutes. I think I need to have a conversation with my vet on what she thinks come October. Thanks again!
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Debbie High wrote 08/07/2008 12:58 PM Re: cost difference for titers? [Re: Carolyn Pike Roman ] #204843 - 08/07/2008 12:58 PM
Debbie High Webboard User Reg: 01-03-2003 Posts: 704 Loc: Offline	Hi Carolyn, You have the right to refuse vaccines being given to your dog. In my state a 3yr rabies is required by law, however, you can ask for a titer in lieu of a shot. Plus, my question is....what is going to happen to you if you don't give it? Also, why is it that people get vaccines during childhood but, not as adults unless they are going to be heavily exposed to a disease, so why do domestic animals have to have yearly vaccinations without question? I do have a dog that kills raccoons and such so I will definitely keep up with his titers. I spoke with my vet about this very thing yesterday and we left without vaccinations. Best regards, Debbie
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Connie Sutherland wrote 08/07/2008 01:25 PM Re: cost difference for titers? [Re: Debbie High ] #204846 - 08/07/2008 01:25 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	Quote: debbie high you can ask for a titer in lieu of a shot. .... why do domestic animals have to have yearly vaccinations without question? 1. For rabies (the only legally mandated vaccination), some municipalities and states accept a titers test and some do not. I'd get that info before the vet appointment. 2. Great point. For other vaccinations, here is the Dr. Jean Dodds minimal vaccination schedule for folks who have vaccinated dogs and whose vets push annual "boosters." Nice to have info about the rapidly-changing protocol. http://www.weim.net/emberweims/Vaccine.html Particularly see the "re-administration" column.
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