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links should be substituted for your veterinarian's advice. the Health and Nutrition
section of Beantown Dogs website is intended as a source of information only. It should
be used as an aid to those seeking health and nutrition information for their dog.
Always consult with your veterinarian and other health care professionals about health
related matters and any concerns or questions your may have concerning your dog's
diet and nutrition requirements.
links should be substituted for your veterinarian's advice. the Health and Nutrition
section of Beantown Dogs website is intended as a source of information only. It should
be used as an aid to those seeking health and nutrition information for their dog.
Always consult with your veterinarian and other health care professionals about health
related matters and any concerns or questions your may have concerning your dog's
diet and nutrition requirements.
Annual Revaccination has become a relatively controversial topic in the past few
years. There are many reasons that routinely vaccinating for seven or more viruses
each year is not to be recommended, since it may be neither necessary nor safe. The
nation's veterinary schools, the AVMA, and AAHA (The American Animal Hospital
Association) are currently in favor of revaccinating only every three years, and only for
those diseases that the animal is truly at risk of contracting.
years. There are many reasons that routinely vaccinating for seven or more viruses
each year is not to be recommended, since it may be neither necessary nor safe. The
nation's veterinary schools, the AVMA, and AAHA (The American Animal Hospital
Association) are currently in favor of revaccinating only every three years, and only for
those diseases that the animal is truly at risk of contracting.
| The following passage appeared in Kirk's Current Veterinary Therapy XI, Vol. 11, page 205, (one of the premier allopathic veterinary textbooks) in 1992: A practice that was started many years ago and that lacks scientific validity or verification is annual revaccinations. Almost without exception there is no immunologic requirement for annual revaccination. Immunity to viruses persists for years or for the life of the animal...Only the immune response to toxins requires boosters and no toxin vaccines are currently used for dogs and cats. Furthermore, revaccination with most viral vaccines fails to stimulate a secondary response as a result of interference by existing antibody. Authors Ron Schultz, Ph.D. and Tom Phillips, DVM |
I no longer feel it necessary to give Archie (my canine son) annual vaccinations if it is
not required for his well being. This is a choice that you must research on your own
and then discuss with your veterinarian. We are happy to help you get started in your
research by providing the following links:
These sites are great resources:
The Truth About Vaccines
Vaccination Facts
Adverse Reactions to Vaccinations
Stop the Shots
AVMA Articles
Santa Cruz Pugs Vaccination Links
New Vaccination Protocols
There are vaccination schedules for certain types of diseases for puppies and
adult dogs.
For the first vaccination, a course of two vaccinations are usually given as a primary
course. This may be administered starting from the sixth week of your dog.
The vaccination history of your dog is an important document. If you happen to not
know the history, you may want to consult your veterinary surgeon regarding
vaccination right away. A general check up will also be helpful to see if your puppy is in
good health condition before giving the vaccines. Having good health is an important
factor to make the vaccines work for your dog or puppy.
Vaccinations are made for the protection of your dog from certain types of diseases. Be
guided and keep an eye on the early symptoms:
CANINE PARVOVIRUS DISEASE. This is cause by an extremely hardy virus that can
last for long periods of time in an environment. The main source of this infection is the
feces of infected dogs. Highly contagious and weakening. Symptoms of this disease are
as follows: high fever, severe vomiting, listlessness, refusal of food and water and
profuse smelly, bloody diarrhea.
Common among young puppies and elderly dogs. Combination vaccines are due on the
fifth to ninth week of your dog.
CANINE DISTEMPER. This hard-to-treat disease is highly contagious and the main
source of infection is by inhalation during close dog to dog contact. The first signs are:
fever, coughing, diarrhea, and vomiting followed by unusual tiredness and lack of
appetite. Usually dogs under one year of age suffer from this disease. Survivors often
develop nervous system breakdown later in life.
CANINE TRACHEOBRONCHITIS (Canine/Kennel Cough). Caused by various airborne
bacteria and viruses, this infectious bronchitis is a contagious upper respiratory disease
which occurs when dogs are in close contact. Signs are a distressing dry cough,
tiredness and loss of appetite and moderately raised temperature. This disease may
lead to pneumonia.
RABIES. An incurable, viral disease that attacks the central nervous system of almost
all mammals including humans. This disease can be transmitted through bites, while the
saliva is in contact with the skin. Once you have this disease, there is no cure and
would already lead to death. Vaccine during the twelfth week is a great ounce of
prevention.
Other Vaccinations That Need Booster
INFECTIOUS CANINE HEPATITIS. This is caused by Canine Adenovirus Type I. Liver is
the attacked organ and can be rapidly fatal. Transmission is through secretions like
saliva, infected urine or feces. Early symptoms are general discomfort and lack of
appetite, high temperature, pale gums, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain. This can
cause also liver failure, clouding of cornea known as "blue eye" and breathing problems.
Other vaccinations that need booster recommendations from your
veterinarian are as follows:
LEPTOSPIROSIS, a bacterial disease which attacks the kidneys and the liver; vaccines
are due on the twelfth to fifteenth week of your dog;
CANINE CORONAVIRUS, which attacks the intestinal system; and, Lyme Disease,
transmitted by ticks to both dogs and humans which results in chronic arthritis and,
sometimes, death.
It is important to consult your veterinarian to determine the appropriate vaccination and
schedule for your dog. Recommendations on what vaccines to give may vary on the
age, breed and health condition of the dog, susceptibility and risk, type of vaccine and
the geographical setting.
Issues on vaccines having side effects are lurking but the benefits outweigh
tremendously the danger of having it. Effectivity may not be guaranteed 100% but with
the combination of proper nutrition and eating habits, a good and sanitized
environment, vaccination is a great way to protect your dog and other of your pets as
well.
not required for his well being. This is a choice that you must research on your own
and then discuss with your veterinarian. We are happy to help you get started in your
research by providing the following links:
These sites are great resources:
The Truth About Vaccines
Vaccination Facts
Adverse Reactions to Vaccinations
Stop the Shots
AVMA Articles
Santa Cruz Pugs Vaccination Links
New Vaccination Protocols
There are vaccination schedules for certain types of diseases for puppies and
adult dogs.
For the first vaccination, a course of two vaccinations are usually given as a primary
course. This may be administered starting from the sixth week of your dog.
The vaccination history of your dog is an important document. If you happen to not
know the history, you may want to consult your veterinary surgeon regarding
vaccination right away. A general check up will also be helpful to see if your puppy is in
good health condition before giving the vaccines. Having good health is an important
factor to make the vaccines work for your dog or puppy.
Vaccinations are made for the protection of your dog from certain types of diseases. Be
guided and keep an eye on the early symptoms:
CANINE PARVOVIRUS DISEASE. This is cause by an extremely hardy virus that can
last for long periods of time in an environment. The main source of this infection is the
feces of infected dogs. Highly contagious and weakening. Symptoms of this disease are
as follows: high fever, severe vomiting, listlessness, refusal of food and water and
profuse smelly, bloody diarrhea.
Common among young puppies and elderly dogs. Combination vaccines are due on the
fifth to ninth week of your dog.
CANINE DISTEMPER. This hard-to-treat disease is highly contagious and the main
source of infection is by inhalation during close dog to dog contact. The first signs are:
fever, coughing, diarrhea, and vomiting followed by unusual tiredness and lack of
appetite. Usually dogs under one year of age suffer from this disease. Survivors often
develop nervous system breakdown later in life.
CANINE TRACHEOBRONCHITIS (Canine/Kennel Cough). Caused by various airborne
bacteria and viruses, this infectious bronchitis is a contagious upper respiratory disease
which occurs when dogs are in close contact. Signs are a distressing dry cough,
tiredness and loss of appetite and moderately raised temperature. This disease may
lead to pneumonia.
RABIES. An incurable, viral disease that attacks the central nervous system of almost
all mammals including humans. This disease can be transmitted through bites, while the
saliva is in contact with the skin. Once you have this disease, there is no cure and
would already lead to death. Vaccine during the twelfth week is a great ounce of
prevention.
Other Vaccinations That Need Booster
INFECTIOUS CANINE HEPATITIS. This is caused by Canine Adenovirus Type I. Liver is
the attacked organ and can be rapidly fatal. Transmission is through secretions like
saliva, infected urine or feces. Early symptoms are general discomfort and lack of
appetite, high temperature, pale gums, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain. This can
cause also liver failure, clouding of cornea known as "blue eye" and breathing problems.
Other vaccinations that need booster recommendations from your
veterinarian are as follows:
LEPTOSPIROSIS, a bacterial disease which attacks the kidneys and the liver; vaccines
are due on the twelfth to fifteenth week of your dog;
CANINE CORONAVIRUS, which attacks the intestinal system; and, Lyme Disease,
transmitted by ticks to both dogs and humans which results in chronic arthritis and,
sometimes, death.
It is important to consult your veterinarian to determine the appropriate vaccination and
schedule for your dog. Recommendations on what vaccines to give may vary on the
age, breed and health condition of the dog, susceptibility and risk, type of vaccine and
the geographical setting.
Issues on vaccines having side effects are lurking but the benefits outweigh
tremendously the danger of having it. Effectivity may not be guaranteed 100% but with
the combination of proper nutrition and eating habits, a good and sanitized
environment, vaccination is a great way to protect your dog and other of your pets as
well.
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