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Most often, the minimum vaccine you can find at a vet (UNLESS you ask for individual vaccines for each vaccine) is the 4-way - which is the DA2PP - and that would vaccinate for: Distemper, Adenovirus type 2, Parainfluenza, and Parvo. I posted about the more expensive 3-way - and it really doesn't have a lot of clinical value, from what we all could tell. |
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You've gotten some very good advice from the members here, I agree 100%... The guilt that some vets use is amazing, they try and make you feel like your an uncaring pet owner if you don't get every vaccine under the sun....I recently took one of mine to the vet (not for a vaccine), during the exam the issue was brought up if he was up to date on his shots....I replied that as far as I was concerned he was..... This vet actually tried to convince me that my pet could be outside and could get bit by a rabid mole!..... Ya right!.......I think I'd have a better chance of walking out my house and getting attacked by a bear.......Then she tried to convince me how safe they where so she told me that she and all her colleges give themselves rabies vaccines! :eek: ... I wanted too tell her she can have all mine too :rolleyes:...... |
Why don't you just have her titered? Mine were only low on Corona which isn't a problem here and of course the rabies which just came out with a 3 year shot. So no shots for them except rabies. |
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I would not get DHLPP. If you need to give the lepto in your area (really research and don't let the vet scare you), it is best to give it separately. |
So, I'm confused... as usual... Ann knows how I am :rolleyes: :p What is the DHLPPV? What is the difference between it and the DHPP, do I just go in the vet and say "I want the DHPP instead of DHLPPV"? Here I am... :confused:. :p |
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DHLPPV = Distemper, Hepatitis (Adenovirus Type 2), Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus. The "V" stands for virus. "L" = Leptospirosis is usually thought to be unneccessary in most areas and for most dogs and is known to be risky, especially in toy breeds. Most vets do not vaccinate for this. Distemper and Parvo are highly contagious and deadly diseases so they should definitely be vaccinated against. Hepatitis and parainfluenza are treatable diseases and usually only affect puppies and immunocompromised dogs. I personally would not vaccinate an adult dog for these. |
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If you find a vet that wants to make you happy, they can do them in singles.:) |
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Most vets probably do not have single vaccines in their office so I would suggest calling a few weeks ahead of the time you want to come in so they can order the singles you want. This way they are prepared when you come in |
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It is worth it but I find that I have to have a lot of knowledge on the subject to be convincing. Ellie was titered last year and was low on distemper (although I'm sure she was still protected, so titers kind of irritate me). So the vet got her a single of distemper. Combo shots make very little sense to me and I don't think I will use them with Ellie anymore but that is all most vets have.:mad: |
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BTW, it sounds to me like you're trying to do the best by Lilly! |
Why does it sound as if member here gets loads of vaccinations for their dogs?? I don't know much about vaccinations, but in Indonesia the proper vaccinations are Eurican 4, 6, then 7, then 9 at a year old, then yearly vaccinations, but only one combo shot. Anyone heard of this vaccine?? uk.merial.com : data sheet : eurican DHPPi |
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I'm not saying less or more is bad or good, just trying to compare between the 2 countries. :) |
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And you are correct on the titers. Dr. Tarefaj's writings suggest titer testing if you are unsure, but also says not to rely on them as a rule. If the same exact lab isn't evaluating the titer each time you have it done, they are not reliable and a titer indicating low immunity does not mean your pup isn't protected. Plus, the titers are expensive tests. I'm going with my gut on this one. My girls had their puppy shots and boosters and will not be getting anything else other than their 3-year rabies. |
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