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Old 02-25-2011, 06:53 PM   #1
Doodlebug
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Default Do You Trust Titers Tests?

We recently found a new vet who did titers testing for Distemper on Daisy and Teddy Bear. The test came back showing that Daisy didn't need a new shot and would be ok for another year. So we didn't get the distemper shot for Daisy.

Our old vet called to tell us they were overdue for their shots. We told them that we had a new vet and we told them the dates of their shots. I explained that Daisy's titers showed that she did not need a distemper shot this year. They told me that Daisy was not protected against distemper and that I had better keep her away from all other dogs. She told me that they do not recommend titers testing AND when I told her I didn't want to over-vaccinate my dogs, she told me there is no such thing as over vaccinating.

Now I don't know what to do. Teddy Bear's titer test showed that he was LOW on the distemper vaccine in his body so he DID get the shot. They both got the distemper shots at the first vet so I am confused as to why one would be low and the other 'high'. (not sure I am using the correct terminology here)

Now I am worried about Daisy and trying to keep her away from other dogs just in case. But I hate worrying about her like this. What do you think I should do.
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