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[jackidevaney]

I know the subject of vaccinating children is very controversial. It would be a hard decision to make not to vaccinate. And I think that some are necessary. I think that maybe they give too many shots all on the same day! I don't know what it is but I know that it is damaging many children. :-( I am, as I said before, VERY sorry that this happened to your son!

When the vet gave Gabi her last shot in the series of puppy shots, I told them I wanted to wait at least 2 weeks before he gave her the Rabies and that is what we did.

[jackidevaney]

From what I understand from different sources, there is an older man who has researched vaccinating pets. I believe that both of the links I posted mention his name and he and other vets that suggest there is such a thing as "over vaccinating", do not propose not vaccinating at all. They do, however, suggest when to do so and how often. The videos are very interesting if you would like to watch them. :-)

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by jackidevaney

From what I understand from different sources, there is an older man who has researched vaccinating pets. I believe that both of the links I posted mention his name and he and other vets that suggest there is such a thing as "over vaccinating", do not propose not vaccinating at all. They do, however, suggest when to do so and how often. The videos are very interesting if you would like to watch them. :-)

Most of what is recommended is puppy shots, then puppy boosters and then disimper and parvo every 3 years until 7 and then it is said they have enough immunity. That's the core vaccines. I do some of the non core vaccines and those sadly are yearly. Like Lyme is a big issue where I live so we get that and I do bordatella because I take my dogs to a lot of dog events and lots of groomers require it. My little boy was the first dog I have ever had that had reactions so now it's Benadryl before and then pain meds for the day of and the next day. I always separate vaccines by at least 2 weeks. I haven't had kids yet so these are my kids and it can be so overwhelming sometimes to have to make big decisions about these lovely little living beings.

[jackidevaney]

Yes, our puppies are our "kids". Our children are grown with children and a grand child of their own. So now our puppies are our "babies". :-)

[jackidevaney]

I just opened up my email and found this video. This is the man that Dr. Karen Becker and the Vets at Dogs Naturally website refer to as the vet who does vaccination research. I found it very interesting and informative. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1Xd...s_digest-vrecs

[jackidevaney]

We took Gabi to the vet this last Monday and she got a Cytopoint shot and also an antibiotic shot for dermatitis. We noticed a difference the very first day. Within hours in fact! She seldom scratches at all and is once more a very mischievous little puppy. She is driving Baxter crazy with wanting to wrestle continuously. I really didn't realize how sick she was!

[BayleighL]

Originally Posted by jackidevaney

We took Gabi to the vet this last Monday and she got a Cytopoint shot and also an antibiotic shot for dermatitis. We noticed a difference the very first day. Within hours in fact! She seldom scratches at all and is once more a very mischievous little puppy. She is driving Baxter crazy with wanting to wrestle continuously. I really didn't realize how sick she was!

I see you're local to me. If you don't mind my asking, who's your vet?

[jackidevaney]

Dr. Rasmusson at the Animal Hospital of Wenatchee. Right by the Wenatchee Library. He is a really nice man. I am sure you would like him. And they are way cheaper than Cascade Vet.