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07-19-2013, 03:01 PM | #1 |
And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI
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| Vaccine guidelines changing again? Just found out we are probaby going to start doing them every 5 years instead of every 3. Can't find the source of the new protocol yet. Interesting though. Apparently vets were taking the every 3 year thing as literally every 3 years when the hope was to do it every 3 at the very most.
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07-19-2013, 03:41 PM | #2 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Michigan USA & Sheffield UK
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| Is this just for Michigan or is it nationwide? I find it strange that different states have different laws requiring shots, like rabies, yet a dog can travel across the country and not have to show any documentation at borders.
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07-19-2013, 03:52 PM | #3 |
And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI
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| This would be for DHPP, not rabies. I'm not sure when other hospitals will implement it, but my guess is that if our office is doing it, a major veterinary organization is backingthe switch. That would be at the national level.
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07-19-2013, 04:05 PM | #4 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| This is good to know thank you for sharing
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07-19-2013, 04:08 PM | #5 |
Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland
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| Wow, great to know! Thank you for posting. I'll be curious when more info is posted.
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07-19-2013, 05:17 PM | #6 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member | Same here. I would love not to have to give Galen shots
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07-19-2013, 05:23 PM | #7 |
Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland
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| You already don't "have" to The only vaccine required by law is rabies. Of course puppy and one year boosters are important. But I have no intentions of giving Jackson anymore vaccines unless really necessary for some reason. He is almost 5 and hasn't had any (besides rabies) since he was 1.
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07-19-2013, 05:38 PM | #8 |
And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI
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| http://www.aahanet.org/PublicDocumen...Guidelines.pdf So obviously the DOI studies say 7 years to a lifetime for DHP. But I missed this before. Even AAHA was saying they helieve 5 years is protective. The charts that are sideways at the abive page is probably the start of the five year thing. still won't be giving to Ellue, but it is nice for those that feel like they have to follow a schedule.
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07-19-2013, 06:27 PM | #9 |
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| I am very happy to read this news. Thank you Crystal, you just made my night! Max is due to go back for this (had rabies already), but now I'll put it on hold.
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07-19-2013, 06:53 PM | #10 | |
Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland
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Our vet asked if I wanted to give DHP the last time we were in (because it's been 3 years). I just politely said no thanks and that was that. Nobody should feel pressured to follow a 'schedule'. As Crystal posted, there has been much evidence pointing to vaccines lasting upwards of 7+ years. I've posted a few links in the past, I'll find them.
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07-19-2013, 06:59 PM | #11 |
♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
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| I have the receipt from Max's rabies vaccine visit sitting on our kitchen counter to remind me to schedule the appt for the DHP. When I looked at it a couple nights ago, I was annoyed that the reminders listed a couple of extra letters to include Lepto and something else. I have never given him the Lepto vaccine. Our doctor knows me better though.
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07-19-2013, 07:32 PM | #12 |
T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England
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| I hope it changes before the dogs are due. I have two years so maybe there will be a new protocol by then. Thanks for sharing Crystal!
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07-19-2013, 08:59 PM | #13 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Indiana
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| Here in Clinton Co. Indiana, it's law that our dogs are vaccinated every year. The only reason I can think of is because the county is a huge pork producer. I haven't given the five of mine any shots for the last two years. The vets around here won't even sell flea and heartworm if their shots are not current.
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07-20-2013, 05:40 AM | #14 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | AWESOME news ! Thanks so much for posting this.
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07-20-2013, 06:50 AM | #15 | |
Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas
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| Quote:
Two years ago, the studies I was following closely, began to say results were coming in showing these core vaccines last at least 7 years and that it is becoming really evident there may be a lifetime immunity to the vaccines. They are testing/following rabies vaccines also.....the last I heard, results are showing immunity for 5-7 years is achieved, with possibly a lifetime immunity against rabies. Of course, that study is not concluded and is still investigational..... | |
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