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Originally Posted by Ellie May  This is my problem with splitting up the DHP. We would likely be giving three times the preservatives. So, is that really a good way to go? Maybe not... Heck, the preservatives can be as bad as the vaccines themselves! |
This is the only suggestion I found as an alternative to combo vaccines.....
If you’re vaccinating a puppy, or a young dog with low antibody titers, ask your vet to use a monovalent vaccine (meaning the vial contains only one vaccine). Also, use vials with only one dose to avoid the extra chemicals preventing contamination in multi-dose vials. Three readily available vaccines include: Galaxy Pv (a shot containing only parvovirus, offering 7+ years of immunity) and Galaxy D (a shot containing only distemper, giving 5 or more years of immunity). If those aren’t available, use Intervet Progard Puppy DPV containing both parvovirus and distemper but nothing else.
If your vet won’t purchase monovalent shots (protesting that his distributor doesn’t carry them), purchase them yourself and have your vet give them. Refrigerate until use. Better yet, have them sent to your vet by the reseller. You may not be able to purchase just one vial, but the extra cost is worth the savings from potential adverse reactions.
Better still, find a holistic vet who’ll know how to vaccinate, or not vaccinate, without harming your dog and already use monovalent vaccines.
The preservative is only one problem with the combo vaccines, it's also a potent immune system stresser and it carries a greater risk for adverse reactions.
Since puppy shots (Parvo & distemper) are proven to last *at least* seven years (but more likely for life) this may be a non- issue to worry about for most.............
