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07-11-2010, 05:36 PM | #16 | |
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Or starting too soon depending on how you look at it. That study supports the 10, 14 and 18 week protocol. It also stresses the importance of waiting until your puppy is fully vaccinated to take him out. It explains the window of susceptibility, the period of time where the maternal antibodies from nursing are too weak to protect him, but still interfere with the effectiveness of vaccines. | |
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07-11-2010, 05:41 PM | #17 |
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| I think that is exactly what the study shows too, I don't think it has anything to do with the amount of rounds at all. Personally I was just saying 3 rounds is the norm if given at the correct times. It's a pretty interesting study IMO and makes you think that the 10, 14 and 18 week schedule may be one's best bet. It really shocks me at how some breeders are so uneducated on vaccinations and start them so early (leading most of the time to additional rounds being given to insure immunity) and especially too with all the talk that we may be over-vaccinating our dogs.
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07-11-2010, 06:03 PM | #18 | |
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07-11-2010, 06:17 PM | #19 | |
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07-11-2010, 06:52 PM | #20 | |
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I never put much trust in what is recommended by drug manufacturers drug sellers or those who profit from the vaccinations in anyway. Stretching it out to 20 weeks is just a way of getting in one more vaccination. | |
07-12-2010, 08:10 AM | #21 |
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| Thanks to everyone for all of the info & opinions. I'm leaning towards getting 20 wk DAPP shot next visit, just to be safe. The rabies shot will wait until 24 wks, probably along with the Heartworm testing as I found the following info on testing after the puppy has already started taking a preventive here: "Puppies under seven months of age can be started on heartworm preventives without first being tested. This is because it can take up to six and one half months after being bitten by infected mosquitoes before the dog will test positive. The puppy should be tested four to seven months after starting heartworm preventive to detect any infection acquired during the first few months of life." Thanks again! Last edited by Dany001; 07-12-2010 at 08:11 AM. |
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