H3N8- Did Winne need the vaccine?
 

I didn't do a smooth move as a new mommy and didn't research before I went to the vet because I thought I would have a vet that would take the time to discribe to me the best thing for my new baby.

Well when I got to the vet I was flooded with information and asked a ton of questions. I said no to all of the different shots they were offering but when it came to the H3N8 shot, they were saying how it would be good to get it and this and that and gave me a brochure on it so I ended up getting that shot along with the 3 month booster. Now after reading about it I regret getting it for my baby and I have to go back in 4 weeks to get the other part of the shot.

Is it ok if I tell them that I don't want her to have the other part of the H3N8 shot or do I get the rest of it and just never get it again? I am pretty upset right now because I feel like they should have flat out told me that it wasn't needed instead of giving me the option. UGH!

It's been a week and a half since she got it and I haven't seen any weird side effects but I don't want to give her something that is supposed to "prevent" sickness and actually make her sick. It was hard enough seeing her in pain from the shot itself.

Please let me know if I should get the rest of the shot or not.

I wouldn't have gotten it :( but do not know much about it. Please read up on vaccinations and i will get you the link and never feel pressured into doing something you are not comfortable with at a vets office unless it is a crisis situation and you have to you always have time to go home and think about things.

Do not ever get the dental vaccine either

You are not going to Banfield vet are you?

Please read this entire thread you will learn alot

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...ng-them-9.html

No, I went to Ames Pet Hospital. I've only gone once and it really wasn't a bad experience just the fact that all the questions and vaccines weren't really explained to me. Are you from around DSM/Ames?

no i am not from that area. Did you get a chance to read through the link? I follow dr dodds protocol for vaccinations myself.

Yes, I read through them. Thanks! It was nice to know more about vaccines. I know that I will not get anything more than just the basics that is needed no matter if they try selling them to me. I will see if I can get out of the 2nd dose of the H3N8.

I do not live in a wooded area and was also wondering about a flea and tick medicine. Could I just substitute a shampoo instead of the meds? Do you know anything about that?

:)

I do not use those meds here in cali but some states you have to. Frontline plus is what derm recommends. Never mix them though so do not bath in a flea shampoo and use flea meds as that is dangerous.

Some use Touch of Mink - The Most Incredible Skin Care Products Available at any Price minksheen for flea and tick prevention if not in a bad area so you may want to try that