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Originally Posted by JeanieK  JMO
From, what I understand, the reason for giving them 3 shots is because the immunity they get from the mother loses it's protectiveness at different times, depending on a variety of factors. But somewhere between 9 and 16 weeks.
Any shots given while the puppy is still protected by the mothers immunity is render useless. So they give the shots at 3 week intervals to assure they are protected.
However, all of the mother's immunity should be out of their system by 16 weeks, therefore the shot at 16 weeks should be all they need, and any shots after 16 weeks are unnecessary.
Again, this is just my understanding. |
Dr. W. Jean Dodd's vaccination protocol is now being adopted by ALL 27 North
American veterinary schools. I highly recommend that you read this. Copy and save
it to your files. Print it and pass it out at dog fairs, cat shows, kennel club meetings,
dog parks, give a copy to
your veterinarian and groomer, etc., etc.* Get the word out.
VACCINATION NEWS FLASH
*I would like to make you aware that all 27 veterinary schools in North America are
in the process of changing their protocols for vaccinating
dogs and cats. Some of this information will present an ethical &economic challenge
to vets, and there will be skeptics.
Some organizations have come up with a political compromise suggesting
vaccinations every 3 years to appease those who fear loss of income vs.
those concerned about potential side effects. Politics, traditions, or the doctor's
economic well being should not be a factor in medical decision.
NEW PRINCIPLES OF IMMUNOLOGY
"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 an 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 titer is not "boosted" nor are
more memory cells induced." Not only are annual boosters for parvo and distemper
unnecessary, they subject the pet to potential risks of allergic reactions and immunemediated
hemolytic anemia. "There is no scientific documentation to back up label
claims for annual administration of MLV vaccines." Puppies receive antibodies
through their mothers milk. This natural protection can last 8-14weeks. Puppies &
kittens should NOT be vaccinated at LESS than 8weeks. Maternal immunity will
neutralize the vaccine and little protection (0-38%) will be produced. Vaccination at
6 weeks will, however, delay the timing of the first highly effective vaccine.
Vaccinations given 2 weeks apart suppress rather than stimulate the immune
system. A series of vaccinations is given starting at 8 weeks and given 3-4 weeks
apart up to 16 weeks of age.Another vaccination given sometime after 6 months of
age (usually at 1 year 4mo) will provide lifetime immunity.CURRENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DOGS
Distemper & Parvo * "According to Dr. Schultz, AVMA, 8-15-95, when a vaccinations
series given at 2, 3 & 4 months and again at 1 year with a MLV, puppies and kitten
program memory cells that survive for life, providing lifelong immunity." Dr.
Carmichael at Cornell and Dr. Schultz have studies showing immunity against
challenge at 2-10 years for canine distemper & 4 years for parvovirus. Studies for
longer duration are pending. "There are no new strains of parvovirus as one mfg.
would like to suggest. Parvovirus vaccination provides cross immunity for all types."
Hepatitis (Adenovirus) is one of the agents known to be a cause of kennel cough.
Only vaccines wi th CAV-2 should be used asCAV-1 vaccines carry the risk of
"hepatitis blue-eye" reactions & kidney damage.
**Bordetella Parainfluenza: Commonly called "Kennel cough" Recommended only for
those dogs boarded, groomed, taken to dog shows, or for any reason housed where
exposed to a lot of dogs. The intranasal vaccine provides more complete and more
rapid onset of immunity with less chance of reaction. Immunity requires 72 hours
and does not protect from every cause of kennel cough. Immunity is of short
duration (4 to 6 months).*
*RABIES There have been no reported cases of rabid dogs or cats in Harris,
Montogomery or Ft. Bend Counties [Texas], there have been rabid skunks and bats
so the potential exists. It is a killed vaccine and must be given every year.
*Lyme disease_is a tick born disease which can cause lameness, kidney failure and
heart disease in dogs. Ticks can also transmit the disease to humans. The original Ft.
Dodge killed bacteria has proven to be the most effective vaccine. Lyme disease
prevention should emphasize early removal of ticks. Amitraz collars are more
effective than Top Spot, as amitraz paralyzes the tick's mouthparts preventing
transmission of disease.
**VACCINATIONS NOT RECOMMENDED**
Multiple components in vaccines compete with each other for the immune system
and result in lesser immunity for each individual disease as well as increasing the
risk of a reaction. Canine Corona Virus is only a disease of puppies. It is rare, self
limiting (dogs get well in 3 days without treatment). Cornell & Texas A&M have only
diagnosed one case each in the last 7 years. Corona virus does not cause disease in
adult dogs.*
*Leptospirosis vaccine is a common cause of adverse reactions in dogs. Most of the
clinical cases of lepto reported in dogs in the US are caused by serovaars (or types)
grippotyphosa and bratsilvia. The vaccines contain different serovaars eanicola and
ictohemorrhagica. Cross protection is not provided and protection is short lived.
Lepto vaccine is immuno-supressive to puppies less than 16 weeks.
NEW DEVELOPMENTS: Giardia is the most common intestinal parasite of humans
inNorth America , 30% or more of all dogs & cats are infected with
giardia. It has now been demonstrated that humans can transmit giardiato dogs &
cats & vice versa. *
Heartworm preventative must be given year-round in Houston .
*VACCINES BADLY NEEDED
New vaccines in development include: Feline Immunodeficiency Virus and cat scratch
fever vaccine for cats and Ehrlichia [one of the other tick diseases, much worse than
Lymes] for dogs.
THE VIEW FROM THE TRENCHES; BUSINESS ASPECTS
Most vets recommend annual boosters and most kennel operators require them. For
years the pricing structure of vets has misled clients into thinking that the inherent
value of an annual office visit was in the "shots" they failed to emphasize the
importance of a physical exam for early detection of treatable diseases. It is my hope
that you will continue to require rabies & Kennel cough and emphasize the
importance of a recent vet exam. I also hope you will accept the new protocols and
honor these pets as currently vaccinated. Those in the boarding business who will
honor the new vaccine protocols can gain new customers who were turned away
from vet owned boarding facilities reluctant to change.
CONCLUSION
Dogs & cats no longer need to be vaccinated against distemper, parvo, & feline
leukemia every year. Once the initial series of puppy or kitten vaccinations and first
annual vaccinations are completed, immunity from MLV vaccines persists for life. It
has been shown that cats over 1 year of age are immune to Feline Leukemia whether
they have been vaccinated or not. Imagine the money you will save, not to mention
less risks from side effects. PCR rabies vaccine, because it is not adjuvanted, will
mean less risk of mediated hemolytic anemia and allergic reactions are reduced by
less frequent use of vaccines as well as by avoiding unnecessary vaccines such as K-
9 Corona virus and chlamydia for cats, as well as ineffective vaccines such as
Leptospirosis and FIP. Intranasal vaccine for Rhiotracheitis and Calici virus, two
upper respiratory viruses of cats provide more complete protection than injectable
vaccines with less risk of serious reactions.
The AAHA and all 27 veterinary schools of North America are our biggest
endorsement for these new protocols.*
*Dr. Bob Rogers*
Please consider as current on all vaccinations for boarding purposes.
DOGS Initial series of puppy vaccines
1. distemper, hepatitis, parvo, parinfluenza - 3 sets one month apart concluding at
16 weeks of age.*
2. Rabies at 16 weeks of age (later is better)
3. Bordetella within last 4-6 months First annual (usually at 1 year and4 months of
age)*
1. DHP, Parvo, Rabies
2. Bordetella within last 4-6 months 2 years or older
1. Rabies with in last year
2. Bordetella within last 4-6 months
3. DHP & Parvo given anytime over 6 months of age , but not necessarily within the
last year.
Recommended: Physical exam for transmissible diseases and health risks.