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05-11-2010, 08:42 AM | #16 | |
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so here is something to think on - if we have to get info for vaccinations here and not soley from the vet then why wouldn't we educate ourselves on other health issues including our own health? Last edited by dwerten; 05-11-2010 at 08:45 AM. | |
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05-11-2010, 08:45 AM | #17 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Just to clarify - when talking "protocols", here you're referring to AAHA protocol. But many of us, like myself, follow Dr. Dodds' protocol.
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05-11-2010, 08:47 AM | #18 |
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05-11-2010, 08:52 AM | #19 | |
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I am trying to learn here as well as this is one subject that i want to learn more about as it is so controversial and i want my dogs safe I had a huge scare as i titer and that plumber came in my home twice the week his dog was hospitalized for parvo and doubt he used bleach on his shoes I called around to everyone as panicked lolll and not ONE said to take my dog in for dhpp or parvo vaccine they said - do not worry they will all be fine they had their puppy shots and they were fine - so WHY are we vaccinating them yearly? Mine are all 6 this year and dex had one year booster, demi one year booster and dd only 6 month puppy shots dhpp -so you can see why i was nervous lollll but i was all ok and dd even is on steroids thus suppressing her immune system further Last edited by dwerten; 05-11-2010 at 08:56 AM. | |
05-11-2010, 08:59 AM | #20 |
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| I didn't respond on the poll because I don't really have an answer...Chloe's due for her first year booster in August, so I haven't had to think about what we'll do in the future yet. We've moved, so I'll be taking her to a new vet so I know I won't be as comfortable as I was with our previous vet. Most of the vaccinations I'm fine with not doing and I feel like it's a valid argument. But we've already found two deer ticks on Chloe this summer so I definitely want to make sure the Lyme's vaccination stays up to date. I had Lyme's disease as a child so I have a healthy respect for it and don't ever want to have to deal with it again!! As for Ellie Mae's original question, I'm hesitant to approach any vet about not doing annual vaccinations because I don't handle controversial situations very well. My blood pressure sky rockets and I get all flushed and nervous. I worry that I'll offend the vet if he thinks I'm questioning his knowledge. Also, I am young (25) and look younger so I tend to be easily intimidated by people older than me. I can't stand to be made to feel ignorant so I just avoid issues like this; in this case, probably by just not going to the vet as often which isn't a good solution either. Guess I'll just go in armed with documentation and a prepared speech and hope for an understanding vet! -C
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05-11-2010, 09:03 AM | #21 | |
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05-11-2010, 09:09 AM | #22 | |
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Also dont be intimidated or scared to stand your ground... I am only 24, I got my oldest Yorkie when I was 21, my cat when I was 18... and I have always stood up for what I believed in with them and I have never had a vet react to my age in a negative way at all. As soon as I come in and start talking to them and they realize that I know what I am talking about, they never seem put off by my age at all. Telling your vet that you dont want to vaccinate doesnt have to be controversial at all... just tell them your reasons... I have only had a "heated" discussion with one vet about it and I never went back to that practice... I have a great relationship with my vet and he is very respectful of my choices... he was even nice when I told him no matter what his office policy was I was taking my girl home the day of her spay Its all in the delivery. Sorry to ramble... basically stand up for what you believe in, it doesnt matter how old you are!
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05-11-2010, 09:11 AM | #23 |
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| Well, Jackson just recently had his 1 year boosters (he's 1.5 years old now) and she told me they were good for the next 3 years. He got his last Rabies vaccine at 6 months old (we were late on getting it...) so he's due this month for his 1 year rabies booster that we will get because it's required by law. I'm not planning on vaccinating him anymore, except for rabies every 3 years because of the law, so I guess I will deal with that when the time comes 3 years from now.
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05-11-2010, 09:11 AM | #24 | |
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You are wise to do the lyme if this is the case or at least learn more about it for sure as i have no clue on that either as we do not have deer ticks but dh wants to move to ohio and so i know that is an issue there as his bro has deers on his property so if we move i will do a ton of homework prior. Knowing your area is very key. here is Jeans correct protocol as her protocol was going around the internet wrong so i emailed her to find the right site she recommends personally and here it is below Dr-Dodds-ChangingVaccProtocol also here is jean's resume http://www.itsfortheanimals.com/DODDS-RESUME.HTM Last edited by dwerten; 05-11-2010 at 09:13 AM. | |
05-11-2010, 09:13 AM | #25 | |
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As usual, great advice Ann! We shouldn't be intimidated by anyone providing health care. I ask so many questions, I know our vet secretly rolls his eyes and thinks *not again*. But when it comes to my pets, if my vet can't handle the questions, I need to find another.
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05-11-2010, 09:14 AM | #26 | |
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I wish I could ask some of these vets - "what is the reason you don't follow current, peer-reviewed, published research?" ? ($$$)
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05-11-2010, 09:21 AM | #27 | |
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I will never let that happen again and have not as was being pressured by our normal vet to give her convenia shot and i said NO as i do not know anything about it and we had not determined if she had uti as brought in urine for urinalysis and culture and he backed down and said no prob and at the end of the visit i said now you do remember dd got hives from simplicef right and he said oh wow good thing we did not give convenia shot as in the same family as simplicef and could have been a nightmare so i was so happy i finally stood my ground - felt bad for doing it as he got an attitude but saved my dog from being sick and still mad at myself for not standing my ground prior with other incident Last edited by dwerten; 05-11-2010 at 09:22 AM. | |
05-11-2010, 09:22 AM | #28 |
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05-11-2010, 09:24 AM | #29 |
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| lol because they do not read it lolllll |
05-11-2010, 09:28 AM | #30 |
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| A lot of vets require annual shots to hospitalize. Very sad... But even if this is the policy, some vets will make exceptions for certain pups. Ellie's vet just told me if anybody gives me a problem, have them talk to her. It's enough work to get some of these vets to alter the schedule. No need to fight the office staff too! BTW, I'm young also. I have a huge amount of respect for Ellie's vet, but that is returned to me. Some vets, yes, you can't question because they "are the professional." But really, maybe there is a better vet out there then?
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