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BubblPopElectrc · 06-29-2007, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jp4m2

I've been very concerned about this issue also.... Dr. Jean Dodds & Dr. Catherine O`Driscoll have been very vocal on this issue for years, Dr. Jean Dodds has a schedule she likes to go by in one of the links provided, you can look at hers...if you google "overvaccination" you'll get up all kinds of info....a lot of people just go by what their vet recommends, after what I've been reading I don't, shots are NOT harmless....there's also two books I plan on reading called, "Stop the shots" & " What the vet's don't tell you"

http://www.knowbetterdogfood.com/dog...accination.php

http://www.weim.net/emberweims/Vaccine.html

http://www.newvaccinationprotocols.c...logy%20101.htm

Great links.. that's for post. I'll definitely be reading them.

Anyone know how to go about finding a vet that doesn't believe in over vaccinating?

jp4m2 · 06-29-2007, 05:22 AM

you could try a holistic vet, unfortunately there are not a lot of them

http://www.holisticvetlist.com/

paulapoo · 06-29-2007, 05:23 AM

My boys are a little over due for their shots. Otis has recently developed liver issue's. I have an appt on Monday for them, but I'm seriously thinking about cancelling them. Otis is definatley not getting his because of his liver. Oliver is 2 and I'm not sure I'm going to get his either. The more I read about it, the more I'm thinking, NO. The vet's receptionist was quick to point out that it the Law. I would hope my vet will understand about Otis. I wonder if they say they won't see Oliver unless he gets his shots. My boys are only outside in my fenced in back yard and only around a few other dogs they have known since I brought them home, and it's not very often. Good Thread, I'm not sure there is a clear answer, but I'll be following it.

yougetthesmiles · 06-29-2007, 05:24 AM

I will not do yearly shots, every 3 years I will do

GurleyGirl · 06-29-2007, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by paulapoo

My boys are a little over due for their shots. Otis has recently developed liver issue's. I have an appt on Monday for them, but I'm seriously thinking about cancelling them. Otis is definatley not getting his because of his liver. Oliver is 2 and I'm not sure I'm going to get his either. The more I read about it, the more I'm thinking, NO. The vet's receptionist was quick to point out that it the Law. I would hope my vet will understand about Otis. I wonder if they say they won't see Oliver unless he gets his shots. My boys are only outside in my fenced in back yard and only around a few other dogs they have known since I brought them home, and it's not very often. Good Thread, I'm not sure there is a clear answer, but I'll be following it.

I thought the only shot that was required in most states is the rabies shot... and even with that... I never heard of the rabies police going after anyone!!

Patti · 06-29-2007, 05:37 AM

The distemper shot is the dlpt or something like that. I never give lepto. My vets office had a notice in their office stating their new policy based on a lot of research.

sharong · 06-29-2007, 05:54 AM

My original yorkie was nearly 20 years old when I had to make the decision to put him down. I believe he may have been in the vet's office three times in the lifetime that I had him. He was an inside dog and I didn't see why he needed all these shots. When there was something wrong healthwise which was the few occasions he was there, I made sure he saw the vet. Other than that, he lived a wonderfully long and healthy life without all the things the vet will tell you he needed.

The two dogs I have now pretty much go on the same as needed pretense. They started out with all these shots, etc. and then I started to feel that the vet was out for the money. I'm in the process of looking for a new vet for several reasons also. I really think that a lot of vets push things for revenue and not for the well-being of the dogs.

We just have to be careful of the vets we choose and it sounds like everyone here is doing just that.

Yorkieluv · 06-29-2007, 07:03 AM

No yearly shots for us!!

yorkieusa · 06-29-2007, 07:20 AM

My vet doesn't do the annual shots, either.

yorkieusa · 06-29-2007, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by marcerella02

i am also interested in this.. Layla just got her one year booster in March and i don't want her to have them again next year but my vet doesn't agree and i was wondering how those who do not vaccinate every year found a vet who has the same views...

You can also have your vet do a titer test to determine if the last shots they were given are still effective or not.

marcerella02 · 06-29-2007, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by yorkieusa

You can also have your vet do a titer test to determine if the last shots they were given are still effective or not.

my vet is probably in his 50's so he doens't even want to hear me out... and i mean i can understand how change is hard and he thinks his way is right, and in every other way he is a GREAT vet, and i'm sad that i will have to go elsewhere, but i just really don't think she needs all the stuff they are putting into her... she is an indoor dog and while i know the law requires rabies, i don't want her getting everything else. I think come the fall i'll start calling around and seeing which vets are taking new patients and have the same opinions as i do.

jp4m2 · 06-29-2007, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by GurleyGirl

I thought the only shot that was required in most states is the rabies shot... and even with that... I never heard of the rabies police going after anyone!!

jp4m2 · 06-29-2007, 09:11 AM

I thought this formula was interesting of how they calculate the cost of a shot for out pups & the lost revenue the vet would lose if they don't do yearly shots....

http://www.vaccinationnews.com/Daily...IsYourPet9.htm

xBUTTERCUPx · 06-29-2007, 09:24 AM

I don't think annual shots are necessary and the same goes for humans. When humans get vaccines, their body start to develop more T cells and these T cells works better the second time the body comes into contact with a particular disease because it has already been exposed once (via vaccines). The same goes for animals. They can't become more immune to the shots. The only shots that was given to my yorkie are rabies and it lasts 3 years.

JCarlson2004 · 06-29-2007, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by marcerella02

my vet is probably in his 50's so he doens't even want to hear me out... and i mean i can understand how change is hard and he thinks his way is right, and in every other way he is a GREAT vet, and i'm sad that i will have to go elsewhere, but i just really don't think she needs all the stuff they are putting into her... she is an indoor dog and while i know the law requires rabies, i don't want her getting everything else. I think come the fall i'll start calling around and seeing which vets are taking new patients and have the same opinions as i do.

I feel the same as you. Our babies have TINY little bodies. I don't like the idea of over-dosing them with shots. I understand that, according to NY State law, they must get a rabies shot every year and I'm ok with that. But I prefer to do every 3 years for their 3-in-1 booster shot.

06-29-2007, 05:22 AM	#17
jp4m2 Love my Boys Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: w/ my boys Posts: 5,056	you could try a holistic vet, unfortunately there are not a lot of them http://www.holisticvetlist.com/ __________________ B.J.mom to : Jake J.J. Jack & Joey, momma misses you..... The joy found in the companionship of a pet is a blessing not given to everyone. The two most powerful words when we’re in struggle: me too..

06-29-2007, 05:23 AM	#18
paulapoo Blessed by Otis & Ollie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Plainfield, Indiana Posts: 2,884	My boys are a little over due for their shots. Otis has recently developed liver issue's. I have an appt on Monday for them, but I'm seriously thinking about cancelling them. Otis is definatley not getting his because of his liver. Oliver is 2 and I'm not sure I'm going to get his either. The more I read about it, the more I'm thinking, NO. The vet's receptionist was quick to point out that it the Law. I would hope my vet will understand about Otis. I wonder if they say they won't see Oliver unless he gets his shots. My boys are only outside in my fenced in back yard and only around a few other dogs they have known since I brought them home, and it's not very often. Good Thread, I'm not sure there is a clear answer, but I'll be following it. __________________ ~Paula~ proud mommy of ~Otis (yorkie) & Oliver (shih-poo)

06-29-2007, 05:37 AM	#21
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	The distemper shot is the dlpt or something like that. I never give lepto. My vets office had a notice in their office stating their new policy based on a lot of research. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

06-29-2007, 07:03 AM	#23
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	No yearly shots for us!! __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

06-29-2007, 07:20 AM	#24
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	My vet doesn't do the annual shots, either. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

06-29-2007, 05:24 AM	#19
yougetthesmiles BANNED FOR NOT MAILING PRODUCTS PURCHASED Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,295 Blog Entries: 3	I will not do yearly shots, every 3 years I will do

06-29-2007, 05:54 AM	#22
sharong Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 166	My original yorkie was nearly 20 years old when I had to make the decision to put him down. I believe he may have been in the vet's office three times in the lifetime that I had him. He was an inside dog and I didn't see why he needed all these shots. When there was something wrong healthwise which was the few occasions he was there, I made sure he saw the vet. Other than that, he lived a wonderfully long and healthy life without all the things the vet will tell you he needed. The two dogs I have now pretty much go on the same as needed pretense. They started out with all these shots, etc. and then I started to feel that the vet was out for the money. I'm in the process of looking for a new vet for several reasons also. I really think that a lot of vets push things for revenue and not for the well-being of the dogs. We just have to be careful of the vets we choose and it sounds like everyone here is doing just that.

06-29-2007, 09:11 AM	#28
jp4m2 Love my Boys Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: w/ my boys Posts: 5,056	I thought this formula was interesting of how they calculate the cost of a shot for out pups & the lost revenue the vet would lose if they don't do yearly shots.... http://www.vaccinationnews.com/Daily...IsYourPet9.htm __________________ B.J.mom to : Jake J.J. Jack & Joey, momma misses you..... The joy found in the companionship of a pet is a blessing not given to everyone. The two most powerful words when we’re in struggle: me too..

06-29-2007, 09:24 AM	#29
xBUTTERCUPx YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 905	I don't think annual shots are necessary and the same goes for humans. When humans get vaccines, their body start to develop more T cells and these T cells works better the second time the body comes into contact with a particular disease because it has already been exposed once (via vaccines). The same goes for animals. They can't become more immune to the shots. The only shots that was given to my yorkie are rabies and it lasts 3 years.