Overvaccination

[toby&max]

Originally Posted by Oscar's Mummy

Maybe their license still needs to be renewed, but you just don't have to pay for it every year. I know my vet said that if they're microchipped you only have to pay for the license once instead of yearly.

I've never heard this before??? I'll have to ask about this in my city. Thanks

[yorkieskater]

I hate the rabies shot most of all. Go to www.naturalrearing.com and read the article section on rabies. I have read so much about it. It is the shot with the most reactions and doesn't even guarentee to protect. Also, there was never a scare among domestic animals to warrent making domestic animals get them...let along every 3 years which is dumb. No medical proof to show that they need boosters every 3 years. My last dog had a terrible reaction to that shot and it killed him eventually. I have friends who's dogs and cats have seizures which they believe to be the result of vax as well.

[BamaFan121s]

Hmmm...this topic is (unfortunately) beginning to take a very FAMILIAR turn...

[Mitzis Mom]

Goes right up our alley, we don't like to over vaccinate either. Rabies, that's it.

[Oscar's Mummy]

Originally Posted by toby&max

I've never heard this before??? I'll have to ask about this in my city. Thanks

Yep, that's what my vet said - that was one of her 'selling' points for getting the microchip. However, I still haven't gotten a license for either one of my puppies - BUT after reading your previous post, I will definitely get on that too! I've always just thought that my dogs are ALWAYS with me and I keep such a close eye on them that they will never get away from me, but you really just NEVER know. I'd rather pay the license fee than take the chance.

[GurleyGirl]

Great information!!!

[katia'smommy]

so why do the boarding places make you get all of the shots? they aren't getting paid for it (like the vet) so why would they care?
great post, katia has an appt on weds for her one yr booster shots....we decided to go through with it since we have to board her later this month when we go on vacation. i hate to do it, just based on what i've read, but i guess i have to...

[yorkieskater]

the boarding places ask for the shots for protection against people who would blame them for things that "could" happen. Many boarding places get scared but that still doesn't mean that boosters are needed.

[TeddyandTiffy]

Originally Posted by yorkieskater

I hate the rabies shot most of all. Go to www.naturalrearing.com and read the article section on rabies. I have read so much about it. It is the shot with the most reactions and doesn't even guarentee to protect. Also, there was never a scare among domestic animals to warrent making domestic animals get them...let along every 3 years which is dumb. No medical proof to show that they need boosters every 3 years. My last dog had a terrible reaction to that shot and it killed him eventually. I have friends who's dogs and cats have seizures which they believe to be the result of vax as well.

My 10.5 yr old daughter was with her father last year for his visit and came home dog bit by a 1/2 lab-2 Golden retriver the dog was a year old, had all his shots and just turned her, she was going inside and turned around ask her dad if she could let the dog come in and as she turned around the dog attacked her...He wouldn't get off her little face, he had to hit the dog in the head to get it to let go of her...By the Grace of God it didn't get her eye, just about did, left 2 marks on her cheek and cut a hole through her lip. He brought her home on Sunday eve. @ 6 (This happend on Sat. Afternoon), He NEVER took her to the ER so I did as soon as I seen her I was so mad...I couldn't beleive this happened to my baby...I took her to the ER they gave her 2 shots in her bottom (1 in each cheek) , then I took her to the health dep. for a tentus (Spelling) shot. They all the hospital, our health dept, our doctor was having a fit trying to tell me to get that dog, I said he killed it, we need the head they said so I told him and he said well I buried it (This was Monday) and I called all them back & told them, I said why are U having such a fit about the dog. They said they needed it to test for rabies I said well my daughter is updated on her shots, the dog has his and I showed proof..What's the big deal? Well the health dept. told me that even tho ANY dog has it rabies shot that it doesn't stop ANYONE from getting RABIES all it does is lock the jaw of the dog if it has rabies...I said what U mean to tell me all us people out here get our dogs the rabies shot thinking that our dog won't get it and it can still? And they said yes they can still get it. I couldn't beleive how here in our town they tell us all get that shot...But really when U think about it what good does it do to get it? What if a dog gets rabies and just scratches U with thier teeth before it's jaw locks? My little girl healed just fine and I didn't get her the series of Rabies shots for she gets enough shots with her allergey shots. So what do U all think should we get them their shots after they told me that?
Hugs, Lee & Babies
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[TeddyandTiffy]

Hello all, my puppies has had their 1st 2 puppy shots & they are due for their 1st adult shots later this month. So does these 1st adult shots contain the Lepto shot? I looked at Teddy & Tiffanie's and they got their Lepto @ 16 weeks. After reading these post on this I wonder if I should get them or not. Can U all help me know if I should or not...So far all the puppies are so good and I'd hate to do something to harm them.
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[sweetsophia]

I have been reading about over vaccination of our pets alot lately. Your post was extremely informative so I will not recount any of it for others. You did a great job yourself.

Think about it, we vaccinate our children with several shots as infants and they never require yearly boosters? The immunity is to last their lifetimes.

If you google or just do a general search you will find alot of information on this topic. They say we are causing cancers and shorter lives in our dogs and cats because we over vaccinate them.

It is a very interesting topic to explore.

I am considering not ever vaccinating my dogs again. It is a consideration I will make with much research.

[gloriajean]

I just got my litle male on Sat. I took him to my vet on tuesday. He said my the breeder did a great job on vacs but the 15 week one was un necesary, just 6, 9, & 12 week were neccesary, he wanted to give a 15 week rabbie shot and I said no way, no rabbie shot until 6 months old. But now ai think I will wait until 1 year old. and get the 3 year one. my dogs don't run free . they are in a pen awhen they go outside. mostly they are my house dogs, so what do they need?? I admit I"m confus ed.

[yorkieskater]

Originally Posted by TeddyandTiffy

My 10.5 yr old daughter was with her father last year for his visit and came home dog bit by a 1/2 lab-2 Golden retriver the dog was a year old, had all his shots and just turned her, she was going inside and turned around ask her dad if she could let the dog come in and as she turned around the dog attacked her...He wouldn't get off her little face, he had to hit the dog in the head to get it to let go of her...By the Grace of God it didn't get her eye, just about did, left 2 marks on her cheek and cut a hole through her lip. He brought her home on Sunday eve. @ 6 (This happend on Sat. Afternoon), He NEVER took her to the ER so I did as soon as I seen her I was so mad...I couldn't beleive this happened to my baby...I took her to the ER they gave her 2 shots in her bottom (1 in each cheek) , then I took her to the health dep. for a tentus (Spelling) shot. They all the hospital, our health dept, our doctor was having a fit trying to tell me to get that dog, I said he killed it, we need the head they said so I told him and he said well I buried it (This was Monday) and I called all them back & told them, I said why are U having such a fit about the dog. They said they needed it to test for rabies I said well my daughter is updated on her shots, the dog has his and I showed proof..What's the big deal? Well the health dept. told me that even tho ANY dog has it rabies shot that it doesn't stop ANYONE from getting RABIES all it does is lock the jaw of the dog if it has rabies...I said what U mean to tell me all us people out here get our dogs the rabies shot thinking that our dog won't get it and it can still? And they said yes they can still get it. I couldn't beleive how here in our town they tell us all get that shot...But really when U think about it what good does it do to get it? What if a dog gets rabies and just scratches U with thier teeth before it's jaw locks? My little girl healed just fine and I didn't get her the series of Rabies shots for she gets enough shots with her allergey shots. So what do U all think should we get them their shots after they told me that?
Hugs, Lee & Babies
Tiffanie "Tiffy" Ranae:
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Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt:
http://www.dogster.com/?316383

I know I will get slack from this, but from my experience and extensive reading, I feel like the rabies shot is the biggest joke out there. I dont' think it stops rabies and I think that it does more harm in our dog's bodies: siezures, tumors at the site of shot, tumors inside, etc. I hear and read this ALL the time. I'm glad your daughter is okay now!! I'm sorry that happened to her!
suzie

[TeddyandTiffy]

Oh & I forgot they said to watch BATS that U won't even know U get bit by one cause they bite so easy & U can get rabies from them too! So Man as soon as I see a bat out at night @ our house I'm gone! LOL! I did this before anyway I'm a Fradie Cat of them! LOL! I saw 3 flying around outside our front porch last night needless to say I was gone! LOL!
Hugs, Lee & Babies
Tiffanie "Tiffy" Ranae:
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Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt:
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