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07-24-2014, 06:06 PM | #16 |
YT Addict | 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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07-24-2014, 09:01 PM | #17 | |
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07-24-2014, 09:41 PM | #18 | |
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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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07-24-2014, 10:49 PM | #19 | |
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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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07-24-2014, 10:51 PM | #20 | |
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Your choice, but I would only do them when vaccines are normally due.
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07-25-2014, 03:44 AM | #21 |
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| 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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07-25-2014, 04:15 AM | #22 | |
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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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07-25-2014, 08:14 AM | #23 |
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07-25-2014, 08:23 AM | #24 |
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| 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. |
07-25-2014, 09:31 AM | #25 | |
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07-25-2014, 10:32 AM | #26 |
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| I believe Dr. Dodds says every three years, and Dr..Schulz says to do titers annually. My vet prefers titers over vaccinations and was pleased when I asked about them. In the over fifteen years that I've gone to my vet, I've never once felt he recommended something because of money to his practice. He prefers titering yearly, so that's what I do.
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07-25-2014, 06:28 PM | #27 | |
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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 | |
07-27-2014, 09:10 PM | #28 |
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| 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!
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07-28-2014, 01:20 AM | #29 |
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| 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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