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Old 01-04-2011, 11:54 AM   #11
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In one study of a cross section of different puppies the age at which they were able to respond to a vaccine and develop protection covered a wide period of time. At six weeks of age, 25% of the puppies could be immunized. At 9 weeks of age, 40% of the puppies were able to respond to the vaccine. The number increased to 60% by 16 weeks, and by 18 weeks of age, 95% of the puppies could be immunized.

Parvovirus: Serious Diarrhea in Puppies & Dogs
Great info. Makes you wonder if 18 weeks is more ideal too.

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That Dr. Dodds thing as bothered me. Maybe we can get clarification on it. That is one reason why I've moved away from her protocol.
Me too. Her old chart (the one that some have said is not by her) doesn't have that "optional" thing...which is why I always used that one, bc the optional part on her new chart didn't jive with the other things I've read (like by Schultz).
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