Vaccine guidelines changing again?

[Ellie May]

Unfortunately, it seems pretty likely that the new schedule we may implement will not be widespread, In other words, I wouldn't hold out for your vets to switch. It is a major move and without the AAHA soecifically releasing guidelines about it, there is no way most offices will go to 5 years when they just went to 3.

But you could take that above posted document and show them the minimum 5 year DOI thing. OR you can do what I do...choose your own schedule and do what you want. Please be careful though. I see some do what they want but they are doing it incorrectly and putting their dogs at risk.

[Ellie May]

Another veterinary organization ok with 5 years:
http://www.ivis.org/advances/infect_...hultz/ivis.pdf

[gemy]

Any recommendations on titering frequency? I paid $242 to titer for Rabies
and another $142 to titer for Pavro and distemper.

I don't do Bordatella unless I absolutely must.

[yorkietalkjilly]

Good to know. I truly hope this works out as those shots back when I had Jilly sure made her feel bad for the day and she always had a lump on her withers for months afterward!

[Britster]

Originally Posted by 107barney

I hope it changes before the dogs are due. I have two years so maybe there will be a new protocol by then. Thanks for sharing Crystal!

I am confused as to why it matters what the "protocol" is. You can just not do them?

[lisaly]

Originally Posted by Britster

I am confused as to why it matters what the "protocol" is. You can just not do them?

I had Katie titered when she was due for her booster, and my vet was very happy that I asked about it. The reason why the new protocol is of interest to me is that I always want to feel that I am doing everything possible to ensure that Katie is healthy. I have read the studies by Dr. Schultz and Dr. Dodds, but I still couldn't rest easy about this had I not checked the levels of immunity she had for these diseases.

[MandiesMom]

Question: the DHP and the Lepto. I don't want to get the Lepto, so I can just get the DHP alone? Also, is that a combo shot (no way to break it up)? I just want to sound like I know what I'm talking about when I tell the vet what I want done.

Thanks in advance.

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by MandiesMom

Question: the DHP and the Lepto. I don't want to get the Lepto, so I can just get the DHP alone? Also, is that a combo shot (no way to break it up)? I just want to sound like I know what I'm talking about when I tell the vet what I want done.

Thanks in advance.

You can get the DHP without the lepto, yes . You could, theoretically, ask your vet to get individual vaccines...but I think it'd be rather cost prohibitive. Are you worried about a reaction, has your kiddo reacted before?

Here is what my vet said. Some of her clients *always* give Benadryl 45min-1 hour prior to any vaccines - and in her 25 years as a vet, she has never, ever had an animal who had benadryl react to a vaccine. So if you're really worried, maybe give Benadryl to help alleviate that fear.

[MandiesMom]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

You can get the DHP without the lepto, yes . You could, theoretically, ask your vet to get individual vaccines...but I think it'd be rather cost prohibitive. Are you worried about a reaction, has your kiddo reacted before?

Here is what my vet said. Some of her clients *always* give Benadryl 45min-1 hour prior to any vaccines - and in her 25 years as a vet, she has never, ever had an animal who had benadryl react to a vaccine. So if you're really worried, maybe give Benadryl to help alleviate that fear.

She hasn't ever had a reaction, but I'm a worry-wart. LOL

I had them give her the benadryl before her rabies shot a week or so ago. I told them I was waiting until this week for her DHP. The benadryl is probably overkill, but since it won't make matters worse and could make it better..I'll pay to do it.

Thanks, Ann!

[Ellie May]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

You can get the DHP without the lepto, yes . You could, theoretically, ask your vet to get individual vaccines...but I think it'd be rather cost prohibitive. Are you worried about a reaction, has your kiddo reacted before?

Here is what my vet said. Some of her clients *always* give Benadryl 45min-1 hour prior to any vaccines - and in her 25 years as a vet, she has never, ever had an animal who had benadryl react to a vaccine. So if you're really worried, maybe give Benadryl to help alleviate that fear.

I concur. Lots of added expense to separate them and three pokes for the pup which is unneccessary.

Pup came in a few months ago. Was premeded with Benadryl. Still reacted (but had history of reacting).

You can ask about giving it orally beforehand. Would save $$$ if you want to give it.

[Rhetts_mama]

Ellie May,

Is there any study about whether or not pre-administration of Benadryl has any adverse effect on the efficacy of vaccinations?

I ask because there are some human studies that suggest dampening the immune response (in people cases, fever) in children may decrease the effectiveness of the vaccines and as a result many pediatricians are recommending that kids not be given Tylenol until their fever reaches greater than 38.5 C.