what is Ova/Par-Giardia 405 1yr ??? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

magicgenie · 05-09-2008, 08:43 AM

This is an item I just noticed on a vet bill. Looks like some kind of vaccine. Anyone out there familiar with it? Sorry, I can't call them right now, having a very bad vet day and can't speak to them rationally at the moment.

Ellie May · 05-09-2008, 08:46 AM

It must be the giardia vaccine and I would not be happy it was given...

Vaccine?

A Giardia vaccine made by Fort Dodge Animal Health is on the market but it is not intended to prevent infection in the vaccinated animal. Instead the vaccine is licensed as an adjunct to treatment and is used to reduce the shedding of cysts by the vaccinated patient. This would be helpful in a kennel situation that is trying to reduce environmental contamination during an outbreak or where an animal keeps getting reinfected, but it is not helpful to the average dog whose owner wants to simply prevent infection.

The 2006 American Animal Hospital Association Guidelines list this vaccine as “not recommended.”
Giardia - VeterinaryPartner.com - a VIN company!

marcerella02 · 05-09-2008, 08:55 AM

sounds like you need to find a new vet.

05-09-2008, 08:43 AM	#1
magicgenie Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: boston Posts: 53	what is Ova/Par-Giardia 405 1yr ??? This is an item I just noticed on a vet bill. Looks like some kind of vaccine. Anyone out there familiar with it? Sorry, I can't call them right now, having a very bad vet day and can't speak to them rationally at the moment.

05-09-2008, 08:46 AM	#2
Ellie May YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,224	It must be the giardia vaccine and I would not be happy it was given... Vaccine? A Giardia vaccine made by Fort Dodge Animal Health is on the market but it is not intended to prevent infection in the vaccinated animal. Instead the vaccine is licensed as an adjunct to treatment and is used to reduce the shedding of cysts by the vaccinated patient. This would be helpful in a kennel situation that is trying to reduce environmental contamination during an outbreak or where an animal keeps getting reinfected, but it is not helpful to the average dog whose owner wants to simply prevent infection. The 2006 American Animal Hospital Association Guidelines list this vaccine as “not recommended.” Giardia - VeterinaryPartner.com - a VIN company! __________________ Crystal and Ellie May

05-09-2008, 08:55 AM	#3
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario Canada...not California :( Posts: 7,043	sounds like you need to find a new vet. __________________ Layla 's Simon Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club