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Originally Posted by bjh  I don't totally agree with this. Many vets over vaccinate and they do not keep up with the latest vaccination protocol. Some of the vets I use are good vets but when it comes to vaccinations I do not agree with them. It is up to us to research and decided what is best for our dogs. Not all dogs are equal. Why should a tiny yorkie that stays indoors get the same shots a a lab that runs outside? Of course,Steph, you sound like you have a wonderful vet that is willing to listen and that makes a lot of difference. I guess what I am saying to the OP is it that the first step would be to find a vet you have confidence in. |
I totally agree with you on this. I have yet to find a vet that is willing to work with me locally. I have used 3 so far. One of them is more on the same page as most of what I found to be common practice among YT breeders as to trying not to over vaccinate. He is the one that told me that there is no need to vaccinate a dog under 5 lbs. every year but that every 3 years is sufficient. He is honest and he doesn't overcharge. The only problem is that he is down right rude and his office is an hour away from me. When I brought my new Biewer into him and was telling him about the breed he told me that some people just have money to waste. I just felt like a comment like that should not have left his lips. The old if you can't say something nice don't say anything nice at all. In fact I personally am not well off. I had my heart set on a Biewer from the moment I laid eyes on them and I set a goal and sacrificed until I got mine. I have just had my first litter from her in July after buying her in May of '08. Everything went off with flying colors with the litter so I feel very blessed.
Anyways, let me clarify. I have the shots already. I am aware of what diseases are relevant in my area. I have administered shots before but I have found some debate as to when it is necessary to start them and was looking for some suggestions among the breeders here to see what the general consensus is.