Vaccinations- DIY or Vet?

[Wylie's Mom]

[quote=Yorkiemom1;4403108]

Originally Posted by TxVicki

RED FLAG!!! Each vial comes with a peel off label....you affix the label on the shot record...it has the name of the vaccine, the lot number the vaccine came from, and the breeder should be dating and giving the age of the pup, on the record, right next to the label.....there should be 3 or four labels on the record, according to which vaccine was given....some say 4 doses, some say 3 doses....
No one should accept anyones verbal statement that "shots were given" and yet, no labels affixed to the record. This is indeed a problem! If I found myself in this situation as a buyer, I would have titers done on the puppy rather than risk overdosing the baby with vaccines....if the titers came back indicating the baby had no protection, then revaccinate.....and then contact the breeder!!!

Yup, I just remembered that this was exactly how Marcel's breeder did his shot record - each shot she gave (herself) was recorded WITH the label from the vial pasted into the record.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by chachi

I never said my breeder was a reputable breeder obviously she was not. I think though it would be interesting to find out how many people had vets that didnt accept the breeder given shots. I dont think this is uncommon just not talked about

I think if there is any problem maybe the vet could talk to the breeder's vet to ensure that the breeder really understands these things, such as never using an out of date serum. I'd be worried about some breeders not storing it properly or using something that had passed it expiration date. Again, if I were in any doubt I wouldn't allow it.

[gemy]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

I think if there is any problem maybe the vet could talk to the breeder's vet to ensure that the breeder really understands these things, such as never using an out of date serum. I'd be worried about some breeders not storing it properly or using something that had passed it expiration date. Again, if I were in any doubt I wouldn't allow it.

Me too! As a breeder I have enough to worry about, I feel better about having the vet do the shots.

On a side note, a new vet to me, just told me there is some good news coming about the cost of titering. I hope we can get those costs down some.

[chattiesmom]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

So sorry that happened to you with your kiddo , that really stinks. If I had been in your shoes, I would've said no way to my vet wanting to redo any shots - there are way too many dangers in overvaccinating our pets, often hidden dangers sadly. I mean, what would the vet do then...refuse you care? If he had, I'd say sayonara ! I'd rather protect my pet than go to a vet who wanted to overvaccinate.

I agree absolutely! The day my vets quit DISCUSSING vet care options and start DICTATING them is the first day I'll start seeking a new vet. My vets are very willing to work with me - we discuss options, the positives and negatives and then they take a step back and let me make the ultimate decisions. If they strongly disagree, we discuss some more and we come to an ultimate decision that is in the best interests of the furkids.

[Yorkiemom1]

Originally Posted by chattiesmom

I agree absolutely! The day my vets quit DISCUSSING vet care options and start DICTATING them is the first day I'll start seeking a new vet. My vets are very willing to work with me - we discuss options, the positives and negatives and then they take a step back and let me make the ultimate decisions. If they strongly disagree, we discuss some more and we come to an ultimate decision that is in the best interests of the furkids.

This is something I insist on in both my doctors and vets....I am not an idiot, but I am not a vet, but I attend CEU's and seminars, research classes, etc and I do insist on intelligent give and take. I expect the time be taken with me to get this done in the pups best interest. My vet has actually incorporated some things that I insist on with my own dogs, into their clinic policy/procedure. Neither party can be absolutely closed minded, and if intelligent discussion takes place, one side or the other can usually see the research and facts and studies behind the idea, the whys and why nots, and an agreement is reached....in my case, nine times out of 10, I will go wth my vet, because she is ALL about what is best for my dogs....she can back up everything she thinks, does, or says, with evidenced based research results.....