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Originally Posted by belindaY  My dogs live inside of a very clean house and they have access only to a small area of the back garden where I can monitor what they come into contact with. If you want a dog you can take for walks in the woods or public parks, get a big one that isn't prone to these health problems. A Yorkshire Terrier is a delicate little lap dog not meant to be walking through all this dirty stuff. People have to apply some sense to the situation! |
i think it is dangerous to walk your dogs.. they can pick up diseases easily from sniffing all the other dogs who were there previously.. my dogs dont run loose in the woods where they might encounter a raccoon.. but a squirrel might be carrying something... i think my dogs are at low risk for rabies.. but even going to the vets office is risky.. what if the previous dog in there had parvo? immunizations are needed.... but safe vaccines.. and not over immunizing.. boosters might not be necessary as often.. single dose vaccines are available
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