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Originally Posted by Itspuppyluv  I didn't post on the earlier thread because you had already received excellent advice and information to read but I did think Kate probably did not need any of those shots. She is almost six years old and is being vaccinated year after year. As the others have mentioned, for most shots immunity lasts for years and sometimes for life. Giving boosters over and over doesn't provide better protection...if they are immune, you can't make them more immune...but you can cause harm.
These are just some symptoms of rabies vaccinosis...
Clingy behavior, fear to be left alone. Follows owner from room to room. Wants physical contact.
I had Gus vaccinated as a puppy and the booster shots at one year. We now get titers done each year and he has not needed any shots since (he's almost four years old).
When I discussed vaccinations with my vet, one of the first things we talked about was which diseases are a concern in our area. They were just parvo and distemper. Then, our lifestyle and what Gus is exposed to such as parks, groomers, strange dogs, wild animals. Still, parvo and distemper.
My point is your vet should be helping you figure out what boosters Kate really needs (if any at this point). She received Distemper, Hepatitis, Lepto, Parainfluenza, Parvo, Corona and Rabies. Is she really at risk for all of these? Is she still immune from her previous shots?
I can't answers these questions but if your vet tells you she needs all these shots again next year, my advice would be to get some opinions from other vets first.
Sorry about the long post.  |
I appreciate that you took the time to create a long post. I also printed this out, as it is very informative.
Sadie has been more clingy than before, and she always follows me from room
to room, and has separation anxiety. She is my shadow. LOL But, the clingy part is definitely a change for her.
I called my vet's nurse this AM. Sadie is so much better, but I wanted her to know and she said, "Boy, we don't like to hear this and you should have brought her right in". But, I did call two days after her shots and told her about her symptoms, and she told me to give her a baby aspirin and that it would take alittle time for her to get over this. That is when she threw up twice, and I called her back, and she said most dogs don't vomit from the shots, and that it was from the aspirin. Crazy!
I expressed my concern next year, although she won't need the rabies for three years now. But, I feel it was the booster shot that threw her for a loop.
She said I can discuss that with the vet when I bring her in next year. I think all vets should ask ahead of time i.e., exposure to groomers, strange dogs, etc.
Your post was very informative, and I thank you so much for that.
I also have cancelled her teeth cleaning session until another month or so.
Thank you.
Kate