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Teegy · 12-19-2013, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Britster

I'm very minimal when it comes to vaccines. However, I believe that puppy vaccines are VERY important and not to be skipped.

Pup should have shots at 8 weeks, 12 weeks, 16 weeks (or something very similar) and rabies by whenever the law states (each state is different). Then at one year old, get the DHP boosted and rabies. Thereafter, you can kind of choose. I am opting not to get my boy any more vaccines for the rest of his life (besides rabies every 3 yrs as per the law). He's now 5.

Bordatella is one of those that is questionable. Many places require it (boarding, daycare, groomers, etc) so... it's hard to get out of in those situations. I wouldn't say it's one of the more 'harmful' vaccines, but I won't be getting it anymore after bad experiences, but we also don't do boarding, daycare and our groomer does not require it (mobile). So hopefully it doesn't become a big issue.

Here is some more info: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/4254265-post41.html

In total agreement with this. I am also lucky to live in an area with such little reported cases of heartworm I no longer treat for that as it's pure insecticide and I don't want that in my dogs bodies

Teegy · 12-19-2013, 10:33 AM

I did rabies at 6 months

Lovetodream88 · 12-19-2013, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Teegy

In total agreement with this. I am also lucky to live in an area with such little reported cases of heartworm I no longer treat for that as it's pure insecticide and I don't want that in my dogs bodies

Why would any on risk heart worms? Goodness the treatment can really kill your dog and or leave them with big health problems.

Britster · 12-19-2013, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Why would any on risk heart worms? Goodness the treatment can really kill your dog and or leave them with big health problems.

I would agree that I don't mess with HWs. With that said, I think there are some locations that's it's such a low incidence... I could see why ppl don't feel the need.

To be honest, my dads dogs (6 1/2 and 5 1/2) have never been given HW meds. Mostly out of just ignorance on my dad and stepmoms part. I don't think they realize the necessity. Thus far, there's never been a problem. Not that it's something I would suggest.

Here is an incident map:
http://www.heartwormsociety.org/down...e-Map-2010.pdf

Lilah Charm · 12-19-2013, 01:01 PM

Here in Portland there are so many dogs getting sick and dying of parvo all the time. It is really sad. I work at a livestock and pet supply place and I cant imagine what I must track home on my shoes! The breeders I got my girl from were very against bordatella and said that her parents had had a reaction to it. I was nervous but also knew that it was very important to me to socialize my dog and that my goal was to have her at show and in dog friendly public places - all which require the bordatella vaccine. We spaced out her vaccines and the vets were very supportive of my choice to do that. She was also given a benadryll injection prior to each vaccination. She had no reactions and is very healthy.

LittleMans Mom · 12-19-2013, 02:32 PM

I am a groomer were we have daycare, boarding and so on an I have worked with rescue groups. My little guy has been going to doggie daycare for years at lets 4 times a week if not more it is mandatory to have updated vaccines and bordetella. Bordetella is for kennel cough witch can run rapid in dog parks, daycare and boarding lets sum it down to were many different dogs may be, if the dogs do not have there bordetella kennel cough can make them really sick and spread to other dogs

scrapindee · 12-19-2013, 09:35 PM

I do 1/2 shots on puppies at 8, 12, & 16 weeks. I also do 1 half dose of Bordatella nasal. Rabies 1/2 shots need to be done at 4 months here in CA and then 1 year later. Then every 3 years.

Heart worm every month.

I recommend a booster, again 1/2 shot of the 6 way at 1 year. Then we are done.

Lovetodream88 · 12-19-2013, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Britster

I would agree that I don't mess with HWs. With that said, I think there are some locations that's it's such a low incidence... I could see why ppl don't feel the need.

To be honest, my dads dogs (6 1/2 and 5 1/2) have never been given HW meds. Mostly out of just ignorance on my dad and stepmoms part. I don't think they realize the necessity. Thus far, there's never been a problem. Not that it's something I would suggest.

Here is an incident map:
http://www.heartwormsociety.org/down...e-Map-2010.pdf

Even in a very low chance of getting it location I would still never risk my dogs life with heart worms.

theporkieyorkie · 12-19-2013, 10:17 PM

Heartworm and Rabies are pretty much a must, IMO. 'Rabies because it's the law and if your dog happens to bite someone without it, your dog can end up paying the ultimate price with it's life. It's just not worth the risk..same with heartworm. If your dog ends up with heart worm, it will go through a lengthy, pricey, treatment that is really hard on the pup It reminds me of chemo!! so sad to see babies going through that.

12-19-2013, 01:01 PM	#20
Lilah Charm Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,721	Here in Portland there are so many dogs getting sick and dying of parvo all the time. It is really sad. I work at a livestock and pet supply place and I cant imagine what I must track home on my shoes! The breeders I got my girl from were very against bordatella and said that her parents had had a reaction to it. I was nervous but also knew that it was very important to me to socialize my dog and that my goal was to have her at show and in dog friendly public places - all which require the bordatella vaccine. We spaced out her vaccines and the vets were very supportive of my choice to do that. She was also given a benadryll injection prior to each vaccination. She had no reactions and is very healthy. __________________ Alyssa and Lilah

12-19-2013, 09:35 PM	#22
scrapindee Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Redlands Posts: 4,842 Blog Entries: 2	I do 1/2 shots on puppies at 8, 12, & 16 weeks. I also do 1 half dose of Bordatella nasal. Rabies 1/2 shots need to be done at 4 months here in CA and then 1 year later. Then every 3 years. Heart worm every month. I recommend a booster, again 1/2 shot of the 6 way at 1 year. Then we are done. __________________ Scrapindee--Team Furry & the Biewers www.houseofwags.com

12-19-2013, 10:33 AM	#17
Teegy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,631	I did rabies at 6 months

12-19-2013, 02:32 PM	#21
LittleMans Mom YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Tulsa, Ok, USA Posts: 3	I am a groomer were we have daycare, boarding and so on an I have worked with rescue groups. My little guy has been going to doggie daycare for years at lets 4 times a week if not more it is mandatory to have updated vaccines and bordetella. Bordetella is for kennel cough witch can run rapid in dog parks, daycare and boarding lets sum it down to were many different dogs may be, if the dogs do not have there bordetella kennel cough can make them really sick and spread to other dogs

12-19-2013, 10:17 PM	#24
theporkieyorkie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: dearborn heights Posts: 1,148	Heartworm and Rabies are pretty much a must, IMO. 'Rabies because it's the law and if your dog happens to bite someone without it, your dog can end up paying the ultimate price with it's life. It's just not worth the risk..same with heartworm. If your dog ends up with heart worm, it will go through a lengthy, pricey, treatment that is really hard on the pup It reminds me of chemo!! so sad to see babies going through that.