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Originally Posted by Britster  Again, no one is saying *not* to get a shot. Are you saying you would rather give a vaccine every year, or are you just saying the OP should give more? Her pup seems to have had more than enough puppy vaccines. The pup has already has 3 from her vet, and he wants to give another one in a month. It's just excessive is all.
Parvo is a very dangerous and deadly disease (especially to pups).
However, any vet who recommends yearly vaccines, or is loading up excessively, is not following the AAHA (The American Animal Hospital Association) protocol, and I would never choose them as my pets primary care givers. Currently, the schedule is every 3 years, however it's been proven they last much longer. Yearly vaccines have been proven to be harmful and unnecessary, even by the biggest animal association that vet practices should follow by. "immunity lasts at least 5 years for distemper and parvo, and at least 7 years for adenovirus.
So if the AAHA isn't enough evidence for you, I don't know what is.
Here is the updated AAHA vaccine protocol: The Best Part About the New Dog Vaccination Guidelines |
Well if you read all the post you will know what I was trying to say?
read #14 -#17 post. I was trying to understand all this information.
The initial shots I would do on a puppy. Anthing else I wouldn't in "PLACE" of the shots. I was asking for information re guarding the ACV. But it seems like it's just used as preventive care not replacement. A good breeder I would trust if they say they gave the shots and give you a record with the sticker. Never did I say she had to get them. I was looking for evidence that supports the ACV.