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Originally Posted by Nancy1999  I hope the pendulum doesn't swing the other way, and people think they don't need to get puppy vaccinations, or the first yearly booster. Also, even if you decide you don't want to get yearly shots, it's still a good idea to get a well pet check up and do blood work for heartworm. We also get titers, because I like knowing that they have immunity for parvo and distemper. |
Annual heartworm test is mandatory to continue purchasing HW preventatives. I too hope that no one would skip an annual checkup.
I was very happy to read Crystal's post that newer vaccination protocols call for a 5-year interval for many of the core vaccines. Max already had 2 checkups and a rabies vacc, so I am holding off on his DHPP.
I thought titering is still a bit controversial relative to accuracy.