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Originally Posted by Britster  Yearly shots are a thing of the past. I would never give yearly shots and most veterinarians follow the AAHA of every 3 years.
Rabies in MD is only required every 3yrs. The "3 year vaccine" is the same thing as the "1 year vaccine" so don't be tricked into thinking it's two different things.
I really like Dr. Dodd's vaccine protocol. W Jean Dodds Vaccine Protocol VACCINATION PROTOCOLS
Jackson got his puppy shots (DHPP at 8 weeks, 12 weeks and 16 weeks, then Rabies) and then his yearly booster of DHPP and rabies (on different days) and I am still unsure if I will ever be giving him another round of DHPP for the rest of his life. I will be giving him rabies every 3yrs to oblige to the law.
Vet told me his DHPP was good for 3yrs so technically he will be "due" when he turns 4 but I haven't decided if I'll be giving it to him again or not. Leaning towards not.
The only "unnecessary" vaccine I give is bordatella because he's gotten kennel cough twice and it's annoying, even though treated pretty easily. And both times he's gotten it the bordatella (up the nose spray) was "expired" so I think I will keep up with that one. |
what she is due for is the 3 year rabies, Lyme, Bordetella/Parainfluenza, Lepto, and Dap. The reason I get the Lyme is because even on Advantix Callie is a tick magnet for the tiny ticks. I get Bordetella because I take her every where she can go. The old vet had given her Lepto with out me knowing and when I finally did know and then hear about the reactions that some yorkies have I was mad the other vet gave it to her with out telling me but was happy she had no reaction to it so when the new vet wanted to give it to her last year I was ok with it because I knew she doesn't have a reaction to it. I have anxiety and worry like crazy about her and want to protect her against everything I can.