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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom  Since SO many vets still actively engage in the reckless overvaccination of our animals, I think most of us aren't comfortable w/ blind trust...and would rather be the advocates for our animals via our own education on what the correct schedule currently is. |
I am sorry....I worked for a vet for years before I started vet school....I am a vet school drop out.....vaccinations and worming are the bread and butter of vet practices. Some vets will NOT let go of an annual vaccination schedule even tho many qualified, reputable vet school studies have shown annual vaccinations are NOT necessary....5 years is the acceptable "safe" boundary now....but 7 year immunity is actually being followed now, and then a lifetime immunity schedule will also be addressed/ being watched and studied. One of the last studies I read, is going with puppy shots at 8, 11, 14 weeks old, rabies at 4-6 month old, then boosters after a year, then dog is good to go until 7 years old, and that second 7 year set will last them for their lifetime, as they usually live 12-16 years.