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Originally Posted by Ellie May  A couple of us are just kinda wondering, for those who still vaccinate annually, is there a particular reason why?
Is it that you're comfortable with it?
Vet insists?
Don't want to question vet?
Aren't convinced that they cause harm?
Research too confusing (you're not alone!)?
The poll in the "polls" section seems to be saying that 50% of YT'ers are still doing these things annually. But then the AAHA says totally unnecessary, so is it the AAHA that people aren't trusting? |
Sometimes you need a current shot record for the dog before it can fly to some areas. Others need to keep their dogs up to date on shots if they kennel, because all kennels insist on annual vaccines. Then there are those that do the annual shots simply because their Vet. says it's needed.
My Vet. doesn't do annual vaccines and suggests a titer test when the dog is around 5 to 8 years old. My Chihuahua who was 16 when she died of a stroke (never a sick day) had a shot at 3 months old that made her go into convulsions. She never had another shot her entire life. Two of my Yorkies are 6 years old and one is 4 years old. Their last shots were done on their one year booster.
Read these interesting articles.
Still vaccinating your pet every year? - Health - Pet health - Creature Comforts - msnbc.com Veterinarians Debate - Are Pet Vaccinations Necessary? - Dog Health Report - Dog Care - Dog Health Problems Solved! RELEASE: Annual dog vaccines may not be necessary, says UW veterinary immunologist PETS DON'T NEED SHOTS EVERY YEAR