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Tammy, I think that people have become so immune to what goes into their pet's body because vets have for so long done shots at 6 weeks. But it's not a good excuse/reason for someone to say, "Well, this is what we have always done and I haven't seen any problems thus far.". I am confused as to why someone would not WANT to learn a better way. You know, this is a little off-topic, but when I was pregnant, my father-in-law popped off something to me about how we didn't do it that way or we didn't worry about things that you do and look, our boys turned out just fine (in reference to me no longer cleaning the litter box). Personally, I find this such a worn out excuse! LEARN, EDUCATE YOURSELF....why stick to the old way(s) when their is proof that there is now a better choice? But hey....I was probably one of 'those' that you would have felt I nursed my skin kids longer than I should have (10 and 11 months old). :rolleyes: ;) Tammy |
I do give my vaccines (5 way) at home. (Purchased from revival only, on ice) I do not start them until my pups are 9 weeks old. This is the vaccine schedule I follow Vaccination Schedule Recommendations For Dogs. I follow this, not because its what "YT" tells me to , but because of what I myself have studied, classes I've taken, and research I've done. Each parent is given a copy along in their puppy pack with all the information I have studied. And I go through this with them when they are in my home. The pups Health Records are included with everything in writing on what has been performed on the pup along with the pups next scheduled vaccine date. My vet also writes a letter to the new parent confirming. I personally do not allow puppy visits until my puppies have had their first vaccine. Additionally, members of my own family must be showered with clean clothes on and washed hands. before coming anywhere near my puppies. Anal? So be it. My pups are also vet checked twice before being released to their new families. This is what works best for me. Just thought I would share that :) |
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Just because someone has been doing it a certain way.....based on their opinion, doesn't make it correct. Just as letting pups go between 8 - 9 weeks of age was the way it was done years ago. Things have evolved, we've become more educated. It's all about the pup, not about sales. Just as I let my mother's call the shots on when to completely wean their babies.... |
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Just because you wean your pups at a young age doesn't mean mother's immunities have left their bodies the minute they no longer nurse......They do not begin leaving the pups body until approximately 9 weeks of age. Therefore, giving a pup a vaccination at 6 weeks of age, you are subjecting them to greater danger of contracting diseases. |
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:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: Good Answer and nice way to put things. I would add that every breeder SHOULD BE REPUTABLE and do the right thing ! It is just very UNFORTUNATE that reputable breeders stand from other breeders ... if EVERY BREEDER was just as careful, responsible and engaged we would not need to use the term "reputable breeder " anymore, but until then ... there will be people breeding ... and people who care enough to breed responsibly ! I read the entire thread, and i must add that not too long ago, maybe a couple years ago, Purina mailed to everyone subscribed on the proclub, the results of an extensive research about vaccine reactions and statistic numbers confirming on a lab study that overdoing vaccines is just as bad as not doing it at all. Overdoing it can cause so much damage to immune system of a tiny puppy. They do not take away the merit of having done vaccination as did for years, but after the research they were recommending a more conscious spaced out schedule. We need to be on top of things ! And be open for change as long it is a change for the better ! XOXO |
Unless we follow all pups from birth to death, we can not say we never see any problems. Many problems do not surface the first year..but in the course of the dogs life we see a decline of health. I have had two breeders recently mention they were losing adults at 6 to 8 yrs. What was going on...I do not know, but I have been so fortunate to have a 13 to 15 yr life span for most of my Yorkies...16 and 17 on occasion. I have lost a few at 9 to 10, but this is not the norm... I have followed this thread because of the seriousness of the subject...and it keeps coming back to this..many vets and breeders are clueless... |
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It's bad enough that breeders don't really educate themselfs prior to breeding, but, to close one's eyes just because that's the way it's been done. A good breeder is learning continously. I've heard of some vets that still follow the old method of giving vaccines at 6 weeks of age, I've been fortunate enough not to come in contact with one. |
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I don't think anyone should base what they do on opinions, it should be done on facts, education and experience....... |
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On the other hand sometimes we do need to take a step backwards. As a child, we always had as dog that roamed the entire farm, came into contact with all sorts of animals and lived long healthy lives. they never had a shot, nor were they treaed for fleas or worms. And I don't recall them every having fleas or worms. And I might add, they were all fed table scraps and given milk to drink, straight from the cow. |
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nope on the nursing was for the 2yr +:) i see what you are saying..and i get your point of view...i dont use it as an excuse..that just how i do my vaccinations |
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