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Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:46:50 +0000

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By: Jan

Jan — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:28:28 +0000

Sean, 8 weeks is a long time between shots, but if your dog is healthy, lucky her. If your dog had the last set of shots at 16 weeks, top experts would say to wait 3 weeks then get a titer test for parvo and distemper. (It’s a single test given once.) If the test comes back strong, you’re done! Read about the test here: http://www.dogs4dogs.com/blog/category/titertesting/ A good place to have titers tested is a hemopet.org. There prices are good and an expert interprets results.

I never believe in giving shots at home. If your dog has an allergic reaction and collapses or goes into shock, what would you do? Also, you’ll probably need a record that the shots were given. Also, vaccines must be handled properly and be kept refrigerated.

By: sean

sean — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:10:39 +0000

healthy shih tzu , fem., born june 09 recived 1st and 2nd shot hind leg at 8 weeks/ 16 weeks.
is the 3rd now to be in skin on back of sholder area insted?
is it safe to give it at home?
thanks

By: Jan

Jan — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:15:44 +0000

Evelyn, watch your cat for changes in health or behavior. And watch for lumps near the injection site. If anything looks suspicious — especially vomiting, hives, a lump — see your vet.

By: evelyn

evelyn — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 15:58:03 +0000

my 10yr cat has kd my vet just gave her a rabies said she needed it , it was the law i m so worried about my kitty

By: Jan

Jan — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:59:33 +0000

Hi Susan. Your dog has had way too many chemicals. You need a better vet.

Lyme is a dangerous shot with questionable effectiveness. In fact, it often brings on the symptoms it’s meant to prevent, particularly arthritis. I’d never give it to my dog. Do some research.

The 3 in 1 every three years is also overkill. Parvo and distemper give at least 5-7 years immunity and the top experts believe it gives lifetime immunity to most dogs.

Re the titer test, you need only give it once. Read about titer testing here: http://www.dogs4dogs.com/blog/category/titertesting/ Hemopet.org has good testing prices and a top expert, Dr. Dodds, reads the test.

Why are you giving heartworm meds in winter? Read my articles on Heartworm at http://www.truth4dogs.com Why are you alternating flea meds? If it were my dog, and fleas were a horrible problem, I’ve give Frontline or Advantage (not Advantix) every 6 weeks during flea season.

Get another vet. Find a referral list here. Your vet, in my opinion, is WAY too dependent on drugs. http://www.dogs4dogs.com/vets

By: Susan Thuener

Susan Thuener — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:44:47 +0000

I have a pomeranian 7 yrs old (10#) who was dianosed with dermal form of lupus. Her undercoat became very nappy and has to be shaved down. I had her microchipped when she was spayed because I travel from Fl to NY annually. She has also had vaccinations for rabies every 3 years, lyme disease annually and the 3 in one is every three years. The titers are very expensive but I think I will begin those this spring when I return to NY. I give her Heart guard once a month and also K-9 Advantix flea tx alternating with Frontline Plus monthly. Could the micro chip or any of the vaccines be responsible for the Lupus?

By: rabies shot or not next time? - YorkieTalk.com Forums - Yorkshire Terrier Community

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:12:49 +0000

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By: Jan

Jan — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:19:22 +0000

Erica, you can’t trust your vet. Vets are human. They have knowledge and experience limited by time, interest and intellect. They are sometimes motivated by profit or feelings of insecurity. Your vet said the lump was nothing. Would they consider it nothing on their own bodies?

You are right to get another opinion. A vet who didn’t give the shot will likely be less biased and may speak more openly because they won’t be blamed for the problem. If you can see a vet experienced in homeopathy, do. They are likely to be able to help with the problem. But know that a small percentage of these lingering lumps become cancerous. Ask your vet before you go if he/she has experience with injection-site tumors. Some vets think they only happen to cats. There are vet referral lists for vets with homeopathy experience at http://www.dogs4dogs.com/vet They may or may not know about this. Ask! And good luck.

Oh, and report the reaction to the manufacturer (get the name, brand, lot #, etc. from the vet). And make sure the reaction is recorded in all your dog’s files. And get copies of the file. You may need to try for an exemption next time around.

PS If you’re near southern California, check out our safer vaccination seminar. http://www.petseminar.org

By: Erica

Erica — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 05:04:59 +0000

I have a 2 yr. old shih tzu who has a small lump where his rabies shot was administered and his body has been shaking ever since this shot was given (about 4 months ago). I took him back to the vet wthin a week to see what the problem was and they said it’s nothing. My dog never had these issues before the vaccine was given. Now, I’m going fora second opinion but if you can’t trust your vet, who can you trust?