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Also, good to note for those with puppies who are getting vaccines- check with several vets as prices and services vary. The vet I have been going to for several years quoted me $87.50 for each set of shots administered every two weeks. That's over $300. I found a vet who charges $36 for the same shots every two weeks. I called my vet and ask why they charge so much for their shots and they told me that they do a lot of other things beside just administer a shot. I said what things, free food samples, nail clips, we weigh them, free flea sample. When I checked with the cheaper vet they said we do a brief exam, weight, nail clip and shots. Needless to say I am not using that vet anymore for either of my dogs, so they didn't only lose the pups business but my other dog as well. They can keep their freebies... |
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How often do you do titers? Do you wait for 3 years after their last vaccine, or do you do them yearly just to be sure? |
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It's safer and a better vaccine protection will result if puppy vaccs are given in 4 week intervals, as opposed to the 2 week schedule. |
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Your choice, but I would only do them when vaccines are normally due. |
I had already made the decision to stop annual vaccination, but what started this discussion with my (now previous) vet was the fact that I am filling out an application to be a foster home for a local rescue. They want a vet reference obviously, and I would be very upset to be declined if they said we were negligent on vaccines. I'm going to be taking everybody in to the new vet just for a check up and also spelling this out on the foster application. Any other suggestions? |
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When you switch vets, have your records transferred to the new vet. The new vet can give the history to the rescue. |
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You want to catch it immediately if their immunity should drop off so I do titers annually. |
I know I remember reading on here someone was rejected as a foster because they were concerned about over vaccinating and was following Dr.Dodd's vaccination recommendation. I dont know what to say.....while I have strong opinions about how I do MY vaccinations on MY dogs, I guess if I was going to foster a dog, that would kind of fall under the catagory of baby sitting someone elses dog until a permanent home is found, and I may therefore follow whatever vaccination requirements the rescue center advocated. I would make that very clear to the rescue, that if they want annual vaccinations, you would follow their recommendations.....and let it go at that. |
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I would get started with a vet that treats with Holistic and Traditional medicine. So nice going to a vet that isn't trying to shove unnecessary treatments at us. I found this one in MD, not sure if it is close to you but you get the idea. Integrative | Veterinary Holistic Care |
I really appreciate everyone's input--thank you! I'm just going to tell the rescue the situation and go from there. We'll see what happens! |
Good thinking. The question is often posed to vets from rescues, "Are current pets UTD on vaccines?". The rescue will usually defer to the vets protocol. I would not see a vet who tried to force annual core vaccines. That is just way over the top in this day and age. We are a DHP 5 year hospital. I am sure Rylee's rescue would not like it, but he is UTD according to his vet and that is all they need to know. A yearly or twice yearly exam, labs, and heartworm prevention is the hetter way to spend on your pups. Opinions on titers vary. I have found them to be a waste of money but can understand why some feel better doing them. The vet is right that the vaccines are labeled for 1 year. That is not a lie. However, that is not a reason to give it that often with so much evidence to the contrary. |
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