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rmcook21 · 04-10-2007, 04:31 PM

There might already be a thread about this...BUT..did any of you guys hear about the new vaccine by Pfizer, it is to prevent the bacteria from growing on dogs teeth..this in turn will prevent periodontal disease..It is $25 each time...it has to be given a total of two times, three weeks apart. It seems kind of interesting..I suppose just one more preventative measure to keep the teeth clean. It might be something to look into considering that teeth are a major problem in basically all dogs over the age of three.. hmm..dunno....

simplyyorkies · 04-10-2007, 04:33 PM

I hadn't heard about this - is information on the Pfizer site?

rmcook21 · 04-10-2007, 04:44 PM

I am not sure..my vet gave me the leaflet on it..it is fairly new. A lot of vets aren't pushing it yet..my mom was the one who told me because she has two yorkies and the very recommended it to her..so I asked my vet about it for Brookie and he said they have it, so he gave me a leaflet and sent me on my way..told me if I was interested we could make an appointment.

Yorkiedaze · 04-10-2007, 05:22 PM

More medication.

I give mine nice femur bones to chew on. They have strong white teeth, it's all natural and cheap.

rmcook21 · 04-10-2007, 05:37 PM

Yeah..more medication

That is kind of why I was wondering if anyone heard of it. It is interesting the medication dogs are given isn't it? Brooke does not do well with normal distemper vaccines, etc. She generally has mild reactions that result in her being given allergy medicine to stop further reaction. I don't necessarily plan on getting her this vaccine...just wondering if any other vets had mentioned the idea to anyone else...

beckyk0031 · 12-01-2007, 07:08 AM

I just came across this thread and wanted to bump it up. Has anyone ever gotten this vaccine for their dog? My puppy is about 6 months old and the vet mentions it almost everytime we go in, since yorkies are prone to bad teeth, etc.

hha · 12-01-2007, 07:14 AM

No, haven't heard of it..I give mine greenies, and actually the yorkie that is almost 5, the vet said her teeth were in really good shape for being her age and her breed..The shih tzu is almost 10, and her teeth are still in good shape, although, she does need them brushed..actually, all of the dogs I've ever had always have had good teeth(knock on wood)..even the golden retriever we had put down when she was 18, still had all her teeth, and never had a brushing..

livingdustmops · 12-01-2007, 07:18 AM

I love the thought that this could work but I inquired and it is a 2 shot deal I believe at first and it is very painful. I am still mulling it over and really would like to see a little history on this before I make a final decision.

yarnlady · 12-01-2007, 08:30 AM

When I talked to my vet about it, she said you would still need to do the cleanings even with the vaccine. That's why I decided against it, if getting the shot could do away with the cleanings then it would be worth it for me.

MyFairLacy · 12-01-2007, 08:48 AM

I haven't heard of that one. A lot of times the pet drug companies come and talk to us at school about them when they are releasing something new....maybe we'll hear about it when we get back from Christmas Break. Interesting concept for a vaccine...I don't see how it would be effective though

How in the world would a vaccine stop tarter buildup? The only way to do that is to keep the teeth clean. I wouldn't give a vaccine like that to my dog...seems unnecessary and I don't see it making much difference. I'll continue to feed raw and brush Lacy's teeth

Little Bit · 12-01-2007, 08:51 AM

Someone on another yorkie list I am on got it for their two yorkies and they had a bad reaction to it and she nearly lost them. They were in the hospital for at least a week or two. It was very scary! I don't think I would chance it myself.

kalina82 · 12-01-2007, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

Interesting concept for a vaccine...I don't see how it would be effective though

How in the world would a vaccine stop tarter buildup? The only way to do that is to keep the teeth clean. I wouldn't give a vaccine like that to my dog...seems unnecessary and I don't see it making much difference. I'll continue to feed raw and brush Lacy's teeth

i was thinking the same thing.

beckyk0031 · 12-01-2007, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

I haven't heard of that one. A lot of times the pet drug companies come and talk to us at school about them when they are releasing something new....maybe we'll hear about it when we get back from Christmas Break. Interesting concept for a vaccine...I don't see how it would be effective though

How in the world would a vaccine stop tarter buildup? The only way to do that is to keep the teeth clean. I wouldn't give a vaccine like that to my dog...seems unnecessary and I don't see it making much difference. I'll continue to feed raw and brush Lacy's teeth

I agree that it doesn't make much sense. The way my vet explained it was that it vaccinated against the certain type of bacteria that causes periodontal disease. I don't know much about this stuff but still didn't understand how there would only be one kind of bacteria??

Little Bit · 12-01-2007, 09:16 AM

My vet says it does nothing about the tartar, just gives them immunity against the bacteria that can cause other problems. You still have to get the teeth cleaned, or keep them clean.

kalina82 · 12-01-2007, 09:19 AM

immunity against bacteria is not always a good thing. This can make super bacteria. Then we'll need even stronger drugs to battle these. Its like antibacterial soap. bacteria will ALWAYS find a way to flourish and if we keep using mild antibacterial things we're just going to make stronger bacteria.

04-10-2007, 04:31 PM	#1
rmcook21 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pinconning Posts: 39	New vaccine.. There might already be a thread about this...BUT..did any of you guys hear about the new vaccine by Pfizer, it is to prevent the bacteria from growing on dogs teeth..this in turn will prevent periodontal disease..It is $25 each time...it has to be given a total of two times, three weeks apart. It seems kind of interesting..I suppose just one more preventative measure to keep the teeth clean. It might be something to look into considering that teeth are a major problem in basically all dogs over the age of three.. hmm..dunno.... __________________ Mommy to: Brooklyn, Marshall and new poodle rescue Romeo- also I'm hoping to get pregnant!!

04-10-2007, 04:33 PM	#2
simplyyorkies Gabor Galore Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 606	I hadn't heard about this - is information on the Pfizer site? __________________ Zsa-Zsa and Eva Darling Mine

04-10-2007, 04:44 PM	#3
rmcook21 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pinconning Posts: 39	I am not sure..my vet gave me the leaflet on it..it is fairly new. A lot of vets aren't pushing it yet..my mom was the one who told me because she has two yorkies and the very recommended it to her..so I asked my vet about it for Brookie and he said they have it, so he gave me a leaflet and sent me on my way..told me if I was interested we could make an appointment. __________________ Mommy to: Brooklyn, Marshall and new poodle rescue Romeo- also I'm hoping to get pregnant!!

04-10-2007, 05:37 PM	#5
rmcook21 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pinconning Posts: 39	Yeah..more medication That is kind of why I was wondering if anyone heard of it. It is interesting the medication dogs are given isn't it? Brooke does not do well with normal distemper vaccines, etc. She generally has mild reactions that result in her being given allergy medicine to stop further reaction. I don't necessarily plan on getting her this vaccine...just wondering if any other vets had mentioned the idea to anyone else... __________________ Mommy to: Brooklyn, Marshall and new poodle rescue Romeo- also I'm hoping to get pregnant!!

12-01-2007, 07:18 AM	#8
livingdustmops Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,728	I love the thought that this could work but I inquired and it is a 2 shot deal I believe at first and it is very painful. I am still mulling it over and really would like to see a little history on this before I make a final decision. __________________ Cindy & The Rescued Gang Puppies Are Not Products!

04-10-2007, 05:22 PM	#4
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	More medication. I give mine nice femur bones to chew on. They have strong white teeth, it's all natural and cheap.

12-01-2007, 07:08 AM	#6
beckyk0031 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 128	I just came across this thread and wanted to bump it up. Has anyone ever gotten this vaccine for their dog? My puppy is about 6 months old and the vet mentions it almost everytime we go in, since yorkies are prone to bad teeth, etc.

12-01-2007, 07:14 AM	#7
hha No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seneca, SC Posts: 2,837	No, haven't heard of it..I give mine greenies, and actually the yorkie that is almost 5, the vet said her teeth were in really good shape for being her age and her breed..The shih tzu is almost 10, and her teeth are still in good shape, although, she does need them brushed..actually, all of the dogs I've ever had always have had good teeth(knock on wood)..even the golden retriever we had put down when she was 18, still had all her teeth, and never had a brushing..

12-01-2007, 08:30 AM	#9
yarnlady Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 62	When I talked to my vet about it, she said you would still need to do the cleanings even with the vaccine. That's why I decided against it, if getting the shot could do away with the cleanings then it would be worth it for me.

12-01-2007, 08:48 AM	#10
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	I haven't heard of that one. A lot of times the pet drug companies come and talk to us at school about them when they are releasing something new....maybe we'll hear about it when we get back from Christmas Break. Interesting concept for a vaccine...I don't see how it would be effective though How in the world would a vaccine stop tarter buildup? The only way to do that is to keep the teeth clean. I wouldn't give a vaccine like that to my dog...seems unnecessary and I don't see it making much difference. I'll continue to feed raw and brush Lacy's teeth __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

12-01-2007, 08:51 AM	#11
Little Bit Tiny Dog Big Heart Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,205	Warning Someone on another yorkie list I am on got it for their two yorkies and they had a bad reaction to it and she nearly lost them. They were in the hospital for at least a week or two. It was very scary! I don't think I would chance it myself. __________________ Little Bit

12-01-2007, 09:16 AM	#14
Little Bit Tiny Dog Big Heart Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,205	My vet says it does nothing about the tartar, just gives them immunity against the bacteria that can cause other problems. You still have to get the teeth cleaned, or keep them clean. __________________ Little Bit

12-01-2007, 09:19 AM	#15
kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: with my yorkie baby Posts: 10,141 Blog Entries: 1	immunity against bacteria is not always a good thing. This can make super bacteria. Then we'll need even stronger drugs to battle these. Its like antibacterial soap. bacteria will ALWAYS find a way to flourish and if we keep using mild antibacterial things we're just going to make stronger bacteria. __________________ Kellie and Morgan