Do it yourself vacines

[smartpuppiepets]

Originally Posted by JeanieK

Are they referring to the 5 in 1 as being multiple or are the speaking of the 5 in 1 combined with rabies etc.???

I too have wondered fabout the logic of giving the same dose to a 1 pound puppy and a full grown great dane. Wouldn't the fact that smaller dog have more reactions indicte that they should recieve a smaller dose?

They refer to the 5 in way as being a multiple shot . Their point is: some people do not realize that a 5 way shot, 5 way , 7 way... even 8 way shot, may be given on a single syringe shot , but actually are a combination of 5, 6 , 7 or even 8 vaccines, given in a single shot for convenience.
I have access to different countries and cultures and about 10 years ago a "V-10" imported vaccine was the "trend" in south america, the claim was , to save you money and protect your pet against 10 different virus????? WOW... many good intended people fell for that ! It was a nightmare of allergic reactions. And it was not necessarily money saving either.

I know that in Brazil at least , the "V10 " vaccines have lost their popularity among vets and most breeders. Sometimes education can spare heartaches, sometimes experience will lead one to spare heartaches and losses in the future.

[scrapindee]

I advise my puppy buyers that if their vet wants to disregard my protocol set up through my vet and re-do their shots, either return the puppy or find a new vet. We are following Dr. Dodd's protocol--first shots (1/2 shots) at 8 weeks, 2nd at 11 weeks--puppies get final shots at vets at 14 weeks. Bordatella at 14 weeks. Rabies delayed as long as possible.

We do a fecal on the litter at 6 weeks, 9 weeks and 12 weeks....and treat if necessary.