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Originally Posted by tjdmom  I wouldn't have a problem necessarily but I do have to say that I have often wondered.... I have done alot of research on diet and health care and I feed a raw diet and I also believe in limited vaccinations. I believe that we over vaccinate our pets in this country. Someone calling my vet would find that my dog has not had say the Lepto vaccine or the Lyme vaccine and I wonder if they would then assume that I did not take proper care of my dogs not knowing that I have done a significant amount of research making the decision to pass on these vaccines and also that my dogs titered which costs more than the cost of the vaccine. I wonder if people like me are passed on by rescues because of this? |
Just because you decide not to give a vaccine does not make you a good pet owner. I decided this last visit that Doodlebug would only get a rabies vaccine. He has had reactions in the past to the core vaccine and I have tried to premedicate but he still was lethargic for days afterward. I discussed with the vet and we together made a decision. That does not make me a bad pet owner.
If I were doing a vet check I would want to know about the vetting of other pets, the owners track record with previous visits, not just did you get a yearly shot. I take make in at least 2 times a years. In the spring for their HW blood and then they all get their annual visit in the fall. Doodlebug was first and then Pebbles and finally Bogey.
I think what a good breeder/rescue would want to look at is have you made regular visits. Do you have a relationship with your vet. How often do you bring your dog in to be seen. You would be surprised at some of these answers.
