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Originally Posted by Ellie May  This issue is so complex, so imo, there is no one right answer here.
Dr. Dodds protocol is ifne, but titers don't work for veryone and many of us don't believe that they are necessary or being used the right way.
AAHA protocol is also fine, but giving DHP every three years is a compromiise and is still considered overvaccination to a lot of people.
I have certain feeling about lepto, but I will "not" tell somebody else to skip it. It's between client and vet after research is done by client. I will strongly suggest researching before agreeing to it, but I will not say skip it because if the dog gets lepto and the vaccine could have prevented that strain, I wouldn't be very happy with myself... There are a couple that I may suggest not getting (general along the giardia line). Most vets even seem to realize it's not a good idea.
I also will not choose a vet based on vaccine protocol. Things like this vary so widely, some vets honestly are nervous about undervaccinating (it really isn't all about the money or they'd insist on titers since they're more expensive), and there are likely very few vets in the country that I totally agree with because I don't even know what I think of these things part of the time... I don't have a problem with a vet who gives lepto or corona or diardia persay. I have a problem when they won't try to come to a compromise with me taking my thoughts into consideration. |
I agree with all of what you are saying. I also have my own feelings...and will not vaccinate mine at all after a certain age; but, I don't recommend that to anyone.
I know that people don't like the three year thing, but it sure as heck is better than every year. It troubles me that vets are not changing to it. Even IF people feel that is over vaccinating, that is fine for them. I still feel that people need to know that it is not recommended now every single year!
People definitely should research and talk with their vets prior to allowing any vaccine.