Rushed Bambi to the vet today

[Gennies]

Originally Posted by 107barney

It's a Non core vaccine just like lepto and many vets don't give it.

What's a core vaccine?? Breny just sent me Dr. Jean Dodd's Recommended Vaccination Schedule and man do I have a lot to learn. Is there a way to find out what vet's use her methods???

[107barney]

Originally Posted by Gennies

What's a core vaccine?? Breny just sent me Dr. Jean Dodd's Recommended Vaccination Schedule and man do I have a lot to learn. Is there a way to find out what vet's use her methods???

Core vaccines are the ones that are needed, unless not in the best interest of the dog.

Dr Dodds' protocol is minimalist. The AAHA guidelines are more middle of the road, and one that my vets and I follow. Here is the link for more info on core and noncore. http://www.aahanet.org/publicdocumen...s06revised.pdf

As for corona vaccine, it's not even recommended for shelter dogs. You need a vet who is more up to date so glad you like the new one.

[107barney]

BTW, only rabies is required by law and vary by state and local laws. Everything else should be done based on what your vet and you agree to.

[Gennies]

Thanks Cathy!!!! I'll look it over and see what the vet says So glad to be more educated!!!

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by 107barney

Core vaccines are the ones that are needed, unless not in the best interest of the dog.

Dr Dodds' protocol is minimalist. The AAHA guidelines are more middle of the road, and one that my vets and I follow. Here is the link for more info on core and noncore. http://www.aahanet.org/publicdocumen...s06revised.pdf

As for corona vaccine, it's not even recommended for shelter dogs. You need a vet who is more up to date so glad you like the new one.

I definitely agree with using the AAHA guidelines.

I am curious as to why a vet would not do blood work? Size should really make no difference. It is always the best measurement we can get of how our pups really are doing.

Glad she is doing better!

[TxVicki]

Glad to hear Bambi is doing so much better.

[Gennies]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

I definitely agree with using the AAHA guidelines.

I am curious as to why a vet would not do blood work? Size should really make no difference. It is always the best measurement we can get of how our pups really are doing.

Glad she is doing better!

No idea why as it wasn't like I was complaining about costs I said what ever we have to do we'll do. She just said she didn't want to pull blood if this round of treatment works. She told me to keep giving the nutrical and showed me how to check her for dehydration. Then said to call her if Bambi didn't improve by 4 and honestly right now you'd never know she was so sick earlier. She's trying to play and get into the others food bowls.

As for the shots, I guess its just like everything...one has to do research and pick which they agree with because some really like AAHA and others say Dr. Dodds. Thanks everyone

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Gennies

No idea why as it wasn't like I was complaining about costs I said what ever we have to do we'll do. She just said she didn't want to pull blood if this round of treatment works. She told me to keep giving the nutrical and showed me how to check her for dehydration. Then said to call her if Bambi didn't improve by 4 and honestly right now you'd never know she was so sick earlier. She's trying to play and get into the others food bowls.

As for the shots, I guess its just like everything...one has to do research and pick which they agree with because some really like AAHA and others say Dr. Dodds. Thanks everyone

Doesn't really matter....thank goodness she is better!

[Gennies]

She's doing so much better now! Ate three times and is drinking. She's running around the living room barking and running after the other dogs. It's amazing how quickly she rebounded!

[Breny]

Just a tummy upset like I said But better to be safe than sorry. Glad your a worry wart mommy too!!!

[107barney]

Exactly you have to do what you're comfortable with. I'm glad Bambi is felling better!

[Perrella]

Just saw this...what a scare! Glad to hear Bambi is keeping things down and doing much better. Praying she is on the road to recovery and will be back to her happy/well self soon.

Zhoie sends Bambi some kissies

[Gennies]

Thanks everyone!!! She's doing wonderfully! I'm just amazed at how well she is now! LoL Breny it's why you trusted me with her right lol

[BabyGirl Rosie]

So glad she is better!

[kjc]

Glad she's feeling better... you could always print out Dr Dodds' vaccine schedule and take it with you to discuss with your vet... with her being small I think I'd lean towards Dr Dodds' schedule, esp waiting 4 weeks between vaccines.