vaccines Our vet, that does annual vaccination, told me today that they use vaccines that are supposed to be given every year, and that they are different from those given every 3 yrs. That basically, there's a version of the DAP good for 1 year, and another version of the DAP that is good for 3+ years. Is this true, or is there 1 version that each vet decides how often to re-vaccinate? |
What vet do you go to? There is no difference in vaccines, just the age and vaccine status of the dog. |
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Such a shame.....a shame that he says this out of $$$ greed or out of ignorance. I think I would find another vet.... or better yet, ask him if YOU bought the vaccines from a vet supply (Revival or Lambert), can he just give the injection. It would be interesting to see what he will say, because he knows if YOU order the vaccines, the pharmacy you order from will let you know there is no difference in the vaccines! |
It's the same vaccine and it is good for up to 5 years. |
Thanks for the replies! This was our last visit to Swan Creek Vet in Havre de Grace, MD! We've had discussions before about vaccines, where she told me that they continue doing annual vaccines because if they went to every 3 years people wouldn't bring their dogs in for check ups!:eek: |
The only vaccine required by Maryland law is the 3 yr Rabies vac. It's more important to get your dog(s) tested for Heartworm on a yearly basis. |
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By law here in Texas they do rabies around 4 months, then at 1 year and after that the rabies is every three years. |
Wow...what your vet is telling you, from what you're describing anyway, is a blatant and total lie! I'd be so upset. :( :mad: I'd find another vet, fast! Here is info on vaccinations, that is CURRENT :): http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...-overview.html |
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Dr. Jean Dodds' Pet Health Resource Blog | 2013 and 2014 Canine Vaccination Protocol - W. Jean Dodds, DVM Over-Vaccination - Dog Owners Beware - Whole Dog Journal Article What Your Vet Doesn’t Know About Distemper Could Harm Your Dog | Dogs Naturally Magazine |
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What Your Vet Doesn’t Know About Distemper Could Harm Your Dog | Dogs Naturally Magazine Quote:
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https://www.aahanet.org/publicdocume...guidelines.pdf |
Wow! I'll be talking to my vet about this next time we go:mad: |
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:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: Any vet giving shots year after year is just ignorant or out for $$$$. I would find a new vet. But if you want to explain, I would kindly say you will still bring your pup in for a yearly check-up and bloodwork, but have no interest in getting any more vaccines year after year when it's not necessary and been proven to last 5+ years. You can even show how the AAHA recommends every 3-5 years. The only vax required by law in MD is rabies every 3yrs. |
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