Long day for Lil' Man CJ. Iv'e been worried all day - YorkieTalk.com Forums

darnlora · 01-18-2012, 03:13 PM

Finally got a call from my vet saying our 4 pound CJ came through his nueter just fine he also had 9 baby teeth removed from bottom jaw. Oh my I have just been fretting all day, a real nervous wreck I was. Now I am not hyperventilating, Lol

Then my vet told me tomorrow he would give him his flu shot.

Somehow we missed him when everyone got their shots renewed

I about freaked out for he had never mentioned giving this shot to any our fur kids I told him I would call him in morning with a decision. Anyone ever give their babies the doggie flu shot???? I thought all their immunizations went up... now I know why! On my invoice for all shot done it does not list this one... Am I wrong or is anyone else getting flu shots for furkids. I am thinking next year I am doing rabies and heartworm preventative andand nothing else. Thanks for letting me vent.

AprilLove · 01-18-2012, 04:21 PM

I have never given my dogs a flu shot and don't intend to. In my opinion, it is just another $$$$-Maker for the big boys and a way to exploit pet owners.

Dog Flu: Does Your Dog Need the New Vaccine? | Truth4Dogs

AprilLove · 01-18-2012, 04:30 PM

Some good reading

Vaccinating Dogs: What Your Vet Hasn't Told You

darnlora · 01-18-2012, 04:50 PM

Thanks for info!!

Britster · 01-18-2012, 08:38 PM

Nope, would never give a dog the flu shot, or vaccinate yearly for anything.

MY OSCAR · 01-19-2012, 03:03 AM

hi , i asked my vet about the flu shot for my dogs
which is offered at my vet.
she told me that unless they spend a lot of time at
doggie daycares and dog parks etc....
it is unlikely they would need the flu shot.
so i don't give them that one..

darnlora · 01-20-2012, 06:35 PM

Cj came through his nueter and dental extractions and is home now. That was a $224.00 bill, Oh forgot bloodwork before hand that was $94.00, but shewee I am glad it is over. I also after much reading have made a decision on vaccines for near future for my fur kids will be getting only the rabies and heart worm preventative. Nothing else! I am beginning to think I have been over innoculating (sp) my babies. Thanks for all the replies.

Perrella · 01-20-2012, 06:46 PM

Glad to hear CJ's surgery is over, he's back home and doing well.

I will only be giving Zhoie a rabies, distemper and her continuance of heartworm preventative.

01-18-2012, 03:13 PM	#1
darnlora Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Grove Oklahoma Posts: 494	Long day for Lil' Man CJ. Iv'e been worried all day Finally got a call from my vet saying our 4 pound CJ came through his nueter just fine he also had 9 baby teeth removed from bottom jaw. Oh my I have just been fretting all day, a real nervous wreck I was. Now I am not hyperventilating, Lol Then my vet told me tomorrow he would give him his flu shot. Somehow we missed him when everyone got their shots renewed I about freaked out for he had never mentioned giving this shot to any our fur kids I told him I would call him in morning with a decision. Anyone ever give their babies the doggie flu shot???? I thought all their immunizations went up... now I know why! On my invoice for all shot done it does not list this one... Am I wrong or is anyone else getting flu shots for furkids. I am thinking next year I am doing rabies and heartworm preventative andand nothing else. Thanks for letting me vent. __________________ "The best and most beautiful things in world cannot be seen or touched they must be felt with the heart." ~~~~ Helen Keller Last edited by darnlora; 01-18-2012 at 03:15 PM.

01-18-2012, 04:21 PM	#2
AprilLove My Three Hearts Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wrapped around their paws :-) Posts: 7,190	I have never given my dogs a flu shot and don't intend to. In my opinion, it is just another $$$$-Maker for the big boys and a way to exploit pet owners. Dog Flu: Does Your Dog Need the New Vaccine? \| Truth4Dogs __________________ MaryKay AprilLove Wubs Moosie R.I.P. Bailey & BitsyRoo

01-18-2012, 04:30 PM	#3
AprilLove My Three Hearts Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wrapped around their paws :-) Posts: 7,190	Some good reading Vaccinating Dogs: What Your Vet Hasn't Told You __________________ MaryKay AprilLove Wubs Moosie R.I.P. Bailey & BitsyRoo

01-18-2012, 04:50 PM	#4
darnlora Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Grove Oklahoma Posts: 494	Thanks for info!! __________________ "The best and most beautiful things in world cannot be seen or touched they must be felt with the heart." ~~~~ Helen Keller

01-18-2012, 08:38 PM	#5
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	Nope, would never give a dog the flu shot, or vaccinate yearly for anything. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

01-19-2012, 03:03 AM	#6
MY OSCAR YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Posts: 4,514	hi , i asked my vet about the flu shot for my dogs which is offered at my vet. she told me that unless they spend a lot of time at doggie daycares and dog parks etc.... it is unlikely they would need the flu shot. so i don't give them that one..

01-20-2012, 06:35 PM	#7
darnlora Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Grove Oklahoma Posts: 494	Cj came through his nueter and dental extractions and is home now. That was a $224.00 bill, Oh forgot bloodwork before hand that was $94.00, but shewee I am glad it is over. I also after much reading have made a decision on vaccines for near future for my fur kids will be getting only the rabies and heart worm preventative. Nothing else! I am beginning to think I have been over innoculating (sp) my babies. Thanks for all the replies. __________________ "The best and most beautiful things in world cannot be seen or touched they must be felt with the heart." ~~~~ Helen Keller

01-20-2012, 06:46 PM	#8
Perrella Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: VA Posts: 8,040	Glad to hear CJ's surgery is over, he's back home and doing well. I will only be giving Zhoie a rabies, distemper and her continuance of heartworm preventative. __________________ Tena & Zhoie Sweet Little Miracle