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Originally Posted by Britster  While I tend to lean more towards modern medicine than holistic, I absolutely agree that vaccines are a huge problem in veterinary care. That's not say they shouldn't be given at all (quite the contrary).
AAHA protocol is 'decent' (better than every year), but I still think every 3 years for any vaccine is wayyy too often when there have been many studies done to prove they often last the lifetime of the dog. I only do rabies every 3 years due to the law. Which I hope can change. Slowly but surely, some vets are changing to every 5 years, but it's going to be a process.
I will not be getting Jackson (5 years old) vaccinated anymore, more than likely. He had DHLPP as a pup (and a terrible reaction to lepto) at 8, 12 and 16 weeks. Then the rabies. Again DHPP at one year and rabies. Then he had rabies again at 4yrs old. Bordatella a few times in between (which I've always been soo unhappy with, 99% sure will never get this again). Now he is set for life, IMO (minus rabies, required by law). |
Totally agree with you Brit....
BUT - I was going through the 'small print' on Harry's insurance the other day, because I was thinking of changing his provider - and it stated in it that the insurance is void unless YEARLY vaccinations are given....
Just wondering, does that apply in the US too?!!!? Made me think twice....