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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom  You should most definitely read up on the accepted and current vaccine schedule for dogs here:
Annual distemper shots are NOT needed, and haven't been for a very long time now. You should definitely be asking why your vet is so behind the times and still giving them. I would be finding a new vet, if it were me...to be totally honest.
Btw, there is no such thing as a "3 yr distemper" -- it's all the exact same shot. The difference is that your vet is not following the recommended vaccine schedule by the AAHA. Usually, a vet chooses to not follow it so that they can make more $ off of more frequent vaccines.
Next time your kiddo gets ANY vaccine, I'd be giving Benadryl about 30mins prior. |
(I seem to be following Ann around, agreeing with everything she is saying this am!!!)..BUT SHE IS RIGHT!!! I worked for a vet....vaccinations and worming (ESPECIALLY) is "the bread and butter" for vet practices.....a lot of old school vets just will not let go of that antiquated vaccination schedule. Find you a new vet! Interview your vet and find out how he feels about vaccination protocols, but educate YOURSELF first so you know what you are looking for!....this is NOT brand new information!! New vaccination protocols have been out for many years now...and SOME vets are even right up to date and going as long as 5-7 years between vaccinations....there are some that are following the research that indicates a lifetime immunity following just ONE shot for some of the diseases.