This is a previous post of mine but when someone finally told me about Dr. Ron Schultz I found most of the answers I needed to decide about rabies and other vaccinations. Titter testing can prevent many problems. I hope his articles and information helps you as well.
Dr. Ron Schultz, Vaccination Titter Testing I know this is a trying time for you and hope the best for your puppy. Vaccinations for all
[COLOR=green !important][COLOR=green !important]animals[/COLOR][/COLOR] are serious but for the animals under 10 pounds it is extremely serious. Yorkies and other breeds are having abscesses, anxiety, seizures, digestion problems and a host of issues interfering with the health and happiness of the dog. Before vaccinating any animal I would suggest reading Dr. Ron Schultz's article and titter testing your pets first.
What Everyone Needs to Know About Canine Vaccines by Ronald D. Schultz, PhD http://truth4pets.org/2012/06/what-everyone-needs-to-know/
Also,
Titter Testing our pets before administering the vaccination is always a good idea. It is worth the expense and time. This information may be helpful.
REASONS FOR VACCINE TITER TESTING *
· To determine that animal is protected (suggested by a positive test result)
· To identify a susceptible animal (suggested by a negative test result)
· To determine whether an individual animal has responded to a vaccine
· To determine whether an individual vaccine is effectively immunizing animals
* from: Schultz, Ford, Olsen, Scott. Vet Med, 97: 1-13, 2002 (insert)
AVAILABLE VACCINE TITERS FOR DOGS
· Distemper Virus
· Parvovirus
· Adenovirus 2 (hepatitis)
· Bordetella
· Panleukopenia
· Corona Virus [not recommended]
· Rabies Virus (RFFIT: non export)
I hope this information helps with future vaccinations and wish I would have read it before my precious Yorkie had her
[COLOR=green !important][COLOR=green !important]rabies [COLOR=green !important]vaccination[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR]. All the best to you.