| Britster | 07-29-2012 01:02 PM |
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Originally Posted by ironmike86
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Yea not enough evidence. I will get a shot . I know theres stronger strains but more support for the effectiveness.
| Again, no one is saying *not* to get a shot. Are you saying you would rather give a vaccine every year, or are you just saying the OP should give more? Her pup seems to have had more than enough puppy vaccines. The pup has already has 3 from her vet, and he wants to give another one in a month. It's just excessive is all.
Parvo is a very dangerous and deadly disease (especially to pups).
However, any vet who recommends yearly vaccines, or is loading up excessively, is not following the AAHA (The American Animal Hospital Association) protocol, and I would never choose them as my pets primary care givers. Currently, the schedule is every 3 years, however it's been proven they last much longer. Yearly vaccines have been proven to be harmful and unnecessary, even by the biggest animal association that vet practices should follow by. "immunity lasts at least 5 years for distemper and parvo, and at least 7 years for adenovirus.
So if the AAHA isn't enough evidence for you, I don't know what is.
Here is the updated AAHA vaccine protocol: The Best Part About the New Dog Vaccination Guidelines Quote:
Canine Parvo (CPV-2) Initial vaccination in puppies < 16 weeks of age
Starting at 6 weeks, vaccinate every 3 to 4 weeks (6, 10, 14 or 8, 12, 16 weeks) up to 14 or 16 weeks; final shot should be given between 14 and 16 weeks to minimize risk of maternal antibody interference
Initial vaccination in dogs > 16 weeks of age
One dose
Revaccination
For puppies who received initial vaccination series by 16 weeks, a booster no later than 1 year after completion of initial series, then ≥ 3 years thereafter
For dogs who received initial vaccination after 16 weeks of age, every ≥ 3 years thereafter
Notes: Among healthy dogs, distemper vaccines are expected to induce immunity for at least 5 years.
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