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Originally Posted by Britster  But it was one year. Now it's 3 years. A few hospitals are moving to every 5 years. Soon enough it will be 7. If that is not enough proof then I am not sure what is. What makes 3 years the magical number over 5? AAHA themselves has acknowledged that in the case of the non-rabies core vaccines, immunity lasts at least >5 years for distemper and parvo, and at least >7 years for adenovirus. AAHA, since 2011, has recommended at 3-year or greater intervals. So I am not sure why one must be stuck on the 3 year interval. Obviously they feel safe enough stating that some of these vaccines are good for 7++ years. Regardless if one feels vaccines every 3 years are not going to 'hurt' the dog, why not change to every 5 years? What is the difference? Do you truly feel your dog is more protected getting them every 3 years vs. every 5?
I am hardly playing Russian Roulette with my dogs life. |
Sorry, Brit....I did not mean to imply that you were. I am quite certain that Jackson is well cared for and I would never mean such a thing.
It was a general statement directed at people who just make decisions blindly. There are MANY people who do not vaccinate their pups...far more than you can imagine...I see it all of the time when I process adoption applications. AND many who don't do Heartworm prevention...and then they put their pups through heartworm treatment IF they can afford it. If not, the pups suffer horrible deaths...OR get dumped onto rescues to do it. The people who read and educate themselves come far and few between...most people look for excuses not to give adequate protection to their pups. For me, I am happy following the guidelines with my young, healthy pups. Do I think it gives MORE protection? No, I just know that they are for sure receiving adequate protection. I used to give yearly and never had an issue so I really don't make myself crazy over giving them every three years. I am happy to wait for the change to come.