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jp4m2 · 03-24-2010, 06:30 AM

You have several options.....You can follow Dr.Dodds schedule, even though she made this schedule being on the conservative side, because she herself has admitted that a single vaccine given at/after 16 weeks will more than likely provide immunity. This is what most people use because it's what they are accustomed to..... Which means if your spacing the vaccines out 3-4 weeks from the first vaccine it would be time to do another......

"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 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 titers are not “boosted” nor are more memory cells induced. "J Dodds, DVM

These are other advocates schedules, I posted then so you can see you do have options, the choice is yours.....Personally I like Dr. Pitcairn's, the same result with fewer vaccines......Take your time and do some reading, there is no set time to have this done, as long as the pup remains at home..........

* Dr. J. Dodds:
Parvo and distemper: each starting at, 9-10wks.& 14 wks, spacing 3-4 weeks apart, then at one year titer or booster.
Rabies: as late as law allows, 3-4 weeks apart from other vaccines.
No other vaccine unless specific circumstances dictate an urgent need.
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* An example of a safe puppy vaccination schedule as suggested by Dr. Pitcairn is as follows:

* From 0 week to 22 weeks - keep the puppy isolated from other dogs
* First distemper - 16 weeks
* First parvo - 20 weeks
* Second distemper - 24 weeks
* Second parvo - 28 weeks
* Rabies - 32 weeks
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* Dr. Schultz.
Parvo & distemper. one of each 15-16 wks. of age. Titer two weeks later. If low, revaccinate, and test again. No more vaccines.
Rabies: by law

Canine Distemper (MLV) 10-12 weeks
Canine Parvovirus (MLV) 12-14 weeks
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*Dr. Charles Loops D.V.M.

After three months of age :
Give one Distemper/Parvo vaccination. If separate vaccines are available, space the Distemper and Parvovirus vaccinations by three to four weeks. Rabies vaccinations should be delayed until six months of age. Lyme disease, Coronavirus, and Kennel Cough vaccines do not meet the criteria mentioned previously for a useful vaccine and I do not recommend giving them. Lifetime protection is highly likely after one vaccination.

03-24-2010, 06:30 AM	#5
jp4m2 Love my Boys Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: w/ my boys Posts: 5,056	You have several options.....You can follow Dr.Dodds schedule, even though she made this schedule being on the conservative side, because she herself has admitted that a single vaccine given at/after 16 weeks will more than likely provide immunity. This is what most people use because it's what they are accustomed to..... Which means if your spacing the vaccines out 3-4 weeks from the first vaccine it would be time to do another...... "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 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 titers are not “boosted” nor are more memory cells induced. "J Dodds, DVM These are other advocates schedules, I posted then so you can see you do have options, the choice is yours.....Personally I like Dr. Pitcairn's, the same result with fewer vaccines......Take your time and do some reading, there is no set time to have this done, as long as the pup remains at home.......... * Dr. J. Dodds: Parvo and distemper: each starting at, 9-10wks.& 14 wks, spacing 3-4 weeks apart, then at one year titer or booster. Rabies: as late as law allows, 3-4 weeks apart from other vaccines. No other vaccine unless specific circumstances dictate an urgent need. ************************************************ ***** * An example of a safe puppy vaccination schedule as suggested by Dr. Pitcairn is as follows: * From 0 week to 22 weeks - keep the puppy isolated from other dogs * First distemper - 16 weeks * First parvo - 20 weeks * Second distemper - 24 weeks * Second parvo - 28 weeks * Rabies - 32 weeks ************************************************ ***** * Dr. Schultz. Parvo & distemper. one of each 15-16 wks. of age. Titer two weeks later. If low, revaccinate, and test again. No more vaccines. Rabies: by law Canine Distemper (MLV) 10-12 weeks Canine Parvovirus (MLV) 12-14 weeks ************************************************ ***** Dr. Charles Loops D.V.M. After three months of age : Give one Distemper/Parvo vaccination. If separate vaccines are available, space the Distemper and Parvovirus vaccinations by three to four weeks. Rabies vaccinations should be delayed until six months of age. Lyme disease, Coronavirus, and Kennel Cough vaccines do not meet the criteria mentioned previously for a useful vaccine and I do not recommend giving them. Lifetime protection is highly likely after one vaccination. __________________ B.J.mom to : Jake* J.J. Jack & Joey, momma misses you..... The joy found in the companionship of a pet is a blessing not given to everyone. The two most powerful words when we’re in struggle: me too..