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Originally Posted by journey826  I have done some research on the vaccines and that is why I was against lepto and the corona,also waiting till the puppy is a little older to vaccinate the experts go back and forth on the best time to start vaccines between 8-12wks but they all agree 6wks is too young because of the moms protection still being active in their systems could cancel each other out.AND really without a tieter test we don't know exactly how long each individual pup is protected.  |
Dr. Dodd's vaccination protocol
is now being adopted by ALL 27 North American veterinary schools. I
highly recommend that you read this. Copy and save it to your files.
Print it and pass it out at dog fairs, cat shows, kennel club meetings,
dog parks, give a copy to your veterinarian and groomer, etc.
VACCINATION NEWS FLASH
I would like to make you aware
that all 27 veterinary schools in North America are in the process of
changing their protocols for vaccinating dogs and cats. Some of this
information will present an ethical & economic challenge to vets, and
there will be skeptics.
Some organizations have come up
with a political compromise suggesting vaccinations every 3 years to
appease those who fear loss of income vs. those concerned about
potential side effects. Politics, traditions, or the doctor's economic
well being should not be a factor in medical decision.
NEW PRINCIPLES OF IMMUNOLOGY
"Dogs and cats immune systems
mature fully at 6 months. If a modified live virus vaccine is given
after 6 months of age, it produces an immunity which is good for the
life of the pet (ie: canine Distemper, Parvo, Feline distemper). If
another MLV vaccine is given a year later, the antibodies from the
first vaccine neutralize the antigens of the second vaccine, and there
is little or no effect. The titer is not "boosted" nor are more memory
cells induced." Not only are annual boosters for parvo and distemper
unnecessary, they subject the pet to potential risks of allergic
reactions, and immune-mediated hemolytic anemia. "There is no
scientific documentation to back up label claims for annual
administration of MLV vaccines." Puppies receive antibodies through
their mothers milk. This natural protection can last 8-14 weeks.
Puppies & kittens should NOT be
vaccinated at LESS than 8 weeks. Maternal immunity will neutralize the
vaccine, and little protection (0-38%) will be produced. Vaccination at
6 weeks will, however, delay the timing of the first highly effective
vaccine. Vaccinations given 2 weeks apart suppress rather than
stimulate the immune system. A series of vaccinations is given
starting at 8 weeks and given 3-4 weeks apart up to 16 weeks of age.
Another vaccination given sometime after 6 months of age (usually at 1
year 4 mo) will provide Lifetime immunity.
CURRENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR
DOGS
Distemper & Parvo
"According to Dr. Schultz, AVMA,
8-15-95, when a vaccinations series given at 2, 3 & 4 months and again
at 1 year with a MLV, puppies and kitten program memory cells that
survive for life, providing lifelong immunity." Dr. Carmichael at
Cornell and Dr. Schultz have studies showing immunity against challenge
at 2-10 years for canine distemper & 4 years for parvovirus. Studies
for longer duration are pending. "There are no new strains of
parvovirus as one mfg. would like to suggest. Parvovirus vaccination
provides cross immunity for all types." Hepatitis (Adenovirus) is one
of the agents known to be a cause of kennel cough. Only vaccines with
CAV-2 should be used as CAV-1 vaccines carry the risk of "hepatitis
blue-eye" reactions & kidney damage.