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05-02-2012, 12:00 PM | #1 |
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| Bordetella Vaccination Not sure if this is the right place to post, but I wanted to explain a situation and hear what people thoughts were on how I should respond to a Practice Manager at my dogs Vet clinic or if I even should. I do not personally believe in the Bordetella vaccination, along with some of the world renowned vaccination specialists, and I personally believe it's just another unnecessary non-core vaccination that is not beneficial against kennel cough. Others may disagree but my thoughts are pretty much summed up in this article (along with many other articles) Should Your Dog Get Bordetella, the Kennel Cough Vaccine? | Truth4Dogs My dog, Nutmeg had a severe reaction to her first (and last ever) Bordetella vaccination back in 2010 when she was just a 3 mos old, so that also plays a factor as to why I don't believe in the vaccination. It was a very severe reaction and very scary. I did not return to the clinic where she received the vaccination and found a new Vet for Nutmeg after she had the reaction. Nutmeg's new Vet was made aware of the adverse reaction and was "ok" with my decision not to vaccinate Nutmeg with the Bordetella vaccine. Nutmeg has been going to this Vet clinic for he past 2 years and I lover her Vet, and she even gets groomed at the Vet clinic and I love the groomer that grooms her as well. But, the other day Nutmeg had an appointment to get groomed, and for the first time in 2 years I was approached by a lady who I later found out is the Practice Manager at the Vet clinic (it's a small clinic) and was informed by her that Nutmeg could not be groomed unless she received her Bordetella vaccination. Now Nutmeg has been getting groomed here for 2 years, and I was informed this all of a sudden while there at the clinic to drop Nutmeg off for her appointment. I was a bit taken back and explained that Nutmeg's doctor was aware that she had an exemption from receiving the Bordetella vaccination and that this was never a problem before as to whether or not Nutmeg could or couldn't be groomed. The Practice Manager informed me that it should never have "slipped" and she said she would speak to a Dr. about it (Nutmeg's Vet is on maternity leave) but she stated she did not believe that the Dr would think much differently than her. She returned back after speaking with a Dr and told me that the Dr said it was okay for now and Nutmeg could be groomed. I have to say I was really taken back with a "Practice Manager" telling me what vaccinations need to be given to my dog" and with her being more concerned with any liability (highly unrealistic if she was a bit more educated) vs. my dogs health but at the same time I understand to that she probably thinks she is only doing what is the "norm" practice with grooming/boarding facilities. I did send the Practice Manager Nutmeg's records of when she received the Bordetella vaccination and stated in the email "As promised attached is the vaccination information regarding Nutmeg which shows her last Bordetalla vaccination for her medical file. Dr. Torres is aware of the reaction Nutmeg had from the vaccination that was given at CC Clinic, which should be noted, and we decided not to vaccinate her with this vaccine. I also believe AM has the medical records from when they treated Nutmeg from the reaction she received. I will try to obtain those records, so BBVet can put them on file as well as I only have the invoice record from AM." So then today I received the following email from the Practice Manager: " Hello, I wanted to follow up with our conversation about Nutmeg’s Bordatella vacacine. The information you sent (and the records we have) do not indicate any adverse reaction to Bordatella. I was concerned, though, that perhaps something was missed, so I called your previous veterinary clinic (I'm assuming she is talking about CC and not AM- Angell) and spoke with them. They said they don’t have any record of a negative reaction to any vaccines (they wouldn't because she was not treated for the adverse reaction at CC duh...I think I made that clear in my email that she was treated at AM). I also talked with Dr. Torres who said that her feeling was that we should divide vaccines, but that it is important to have Bordatella on board for Nutmeg’s protection and the protection of other pets while Nutmeg is in grooming (first I heard of this). I know you have talked about setting up an annual exam for Nutmeg, and this would be a good topic to discuss when you are here for that. Unless there is some change in the information we have, I do believe that with the info we have available that it’s necessary, for Nutmeg to have the Bordatella vaccine before any additional grooming appointments. I hope you understand the reasoning behind this decision. Please don’t hesitate to give me a call if you want to discuss this further. So...Any advice on how to respond....I'm more than willing to sign a Letter of Informed Consent and waive any liability" if that's even an option and I would really like to "educate' her on the ineffectiveness of the Bordetella vaccine...or at least let her know my feelings on the vaccination so she can speak to the Dr's about it perhaps...or is it just a waste of my time to try to educate these people and/or change their mind? Thoughts.... |
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05-02-2012, 07:46 PM | #2 |
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| I would be calling those idiots & telling them that 1st they called the wrong vet office & 2nd your dog had a SEVERE allergic reaction & will NEVER be having a Bordatella vaccination again so if they have a problem with that then you will find a vet & groomer who is a little more concerned with her health & NOT be insisting that she have a vaccination that could kill her. They tried that with me at a groomer once with my wolfhound/X who has chronic rhinitis from the Bordatella vac & developed pneumonia 3 times & was on deaths door for 6 months from 1 stupid NONCORE vaccination that he will NEVER have again. Needless to say, we never went back there. |
05-02-2012, 07:53 PM | #3 |
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| You could also put it to them as--- if you have an allergy to penicillin do you continue to take it. The answer is NO & it goes in your med file & follows you for life as if you have an allergy to something then you Do NOT eat, take it, touch it or whatever the case may be as those kinds of allergies are 100% life threatening. |
05-02-2012, 07:54 PM | #4 |
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| I'd find a new groomer. I use a mobile so I don't have to deal with these kinds of issues.
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05-02-2012, 08:02 PM | #5 | |
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I don't know what people do who don't want to neuter their pets or get vaccines. You can't take them anywhere to do anything. | |
05-02-2012, 08:07 PM | #6 |
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| That's not true at all.
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05-02-2012, 08:15 PM | #8 |
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| I don't know much about NYC - I am sure it is different, but there is always ways around things. I have a friend who lives in NYC and works at a dog daycare and has a dog on minimal vaccines/etc. I refuse to over-load my dog on unnecessary vaccines simply to accommodate what some others say he "has" to have. Rabies, yes, I will do that every 3 years as per MD law because it's the only vaccine required by law and God forbid, he were to bite someone or something. But as for other vaccines, he's gotten his DHPP as a pup, and as a one year old, and I will have titers as proof that he is still protected. But we go camping, to the dog park, walks through the woods, hiking, beaches, dog events, etc. As far as dog boarding and grooming - I don't board him and I get a mobile groomer. But I do know of daycares around here that will accept titers. Oh and he is neutered, but I know a lot of dogs who still get to do things that are not fixed - it just requires more effort on the owners part of course.
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05-02-2012, 08:21 PM | #9 |
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| If a dog has a life threatening reaction to a vaccine, a vet CAN write a waiver for that vaccine. They can't Make you give your dog a vaccine that will kill it. |
05-02-2012, 08:32 PM | #10 | |
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If one were to lie about these things and someone's dog gets sick or pregnant and if they can trace it back to that individual I would imagine that they would be sued. I, myself, would either adhere to the rules or find another option with lesser requirements. How would you feel I'd someone lied about their dog not being sick or vaccinated and then got your dog sick? That wouldn't make ME happy. | |
05-02-2012, 08:34 PM | #11 | |
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05-02-2012, 08:36 PM | #12 | |
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For dogs as well as children if you don't want to vaccinate then they should be home schooled / not in public doggie care. | |
05-02-2012, 08:38 PM | #13 |
YT Addict | Can get a ticket if it is the law. Daycare could probably be sued by parents if dogs get sick and fines from the state. Remember, I am only talking about NYC. I don't know what other states require for dog vaccinations. |
05-02-2012, 08:47 PM | #14 |
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05-02-2012, 11:17 PM | #15 |
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| The resolution to this issue depends on how much fight you have in YOU! There is well documented evidence we are over vaccinating our pets and there is growing concern that, among a multitude of side effects, an increase in the incidence of cancer may be linked to this. More and more vets are going along with the recent recommendations for a change in the administration of vaccines, and that titers be checked before re-vaccinating our pets. More and more vets as well as groomers, boarding facilities, etc accept waivers from vaccinations, as well as titer results, that assist in determining the necessity for re-vaccinating. Some days, these people like you encountered at your vet, will illicite a full blown fight to the end in me....and when I set my mind against something, they would have better luck moving Heaven and Earth, than making me back down from reliable evidence that supports my blind determination NOT to endanger my dog! I would start an all out effort to get documentation, as well as all medical records supporting evidence that substantiates my position or the events that have caused my refusal to administer the vaccine. And that office manager would back down and apologize to me for insinuating that I was "misrepresenting the facts" that led me to my decision" not to vaccinate against Bordetella. I have been known to beat a principle to death, rather than back down from what I believe. On another day, if I have a multitude of "brush fires"erupting in several areas of my life, I may have to pick my battle, and just tell them , "You can kiss my.......", and I would find a new vet, or a new groomer, or anyone else that needed to go from my life, because they would rather endanger my pet than agree to documented evidence supporting an alternative and acceptable realm of practice. ALL THIS BEING SAID, I agree with you and your stance on this issue. Under NO circumstances will I give ANYTHING to my pet that evidence based outcomes support checking titers and not over vaccinating. If necessary, I would keep my dogs at home and they would NEVER go anyplace that would DEMAND I risk their life by exposing them to an anaphyllactic reaction. |
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