This is an interesting topic and a very important one……It’s good to see there’s people out there who want the best for their pets and they’re willing to research, learn and change. There are now better and safer ways to do vaccines, we have the research, we cannot not allow ourselves to be guided by needless fears ……. The recommendations for annual vaccination were put forth jointly by the United States Department of Agriculture and the drug companies, more than twenty years ago. And veterinary medicine has continued to do it that way because, well, that’s the way it’s always been done.
We have to question the ways we are *caring* for our pets. No doubt about it, the cases of distemper, parvo and rabies has been greatly diminished in our pets. But our pets are in no way healthier for it. We now have epidemic numbers of pets with severe chronic diseases: liver, kidney, thyroid, diabetes, and cancer that is rising, with no end in sight….. How many of our pets have allergies? Allergies are a sign of a weakened immune system……. Did we just trade diseases?
Granted, other factors need to be considered also, as in the pet’s diet ( dog food is a whole other topic), environmental and genetics. But vaccines cannot be dismissed as not being a major contributor to these issues. Vaccines are not harmless. We all need to do our research and not be afraid or feel intimidated to stand up to the vets if we feel we are making a safer decision for *our*pets….. With knowledge comes power……
If your vet says annual vaccination is necessary, ask him if he has heard of the research that has already been done concerning this issue, and that annual vaccination is not only unnecessary, but it is also harmful. If he has heard of this research, he cannot dismiss your questions. If he has not heard of it, then he lacks the knowledge to advise.
For all of you with an open mind and a willingness to learn, I applaud you...and your pets thank you too.....
