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UC Davis VMTH Canine and Feline Vaccination Guidelines (Revised 11/09) The UC Davis VMTH vaccination guidelines below have been based on recently published studies and recommendations
made by task forces (including the AAFP/AFM Advisory Panel on Feline Vaccines, AAHA Canine Vaccine Task Force, and the AVMA
Council on Biologic and Therapeutic Agents), which include representatives from academia, private practices, governmental
regulatory bodies, and industry. These groups have evaluated the benefits versus risks of the vaccines currently available
on the market. Interested readers are referred to documents published by these groups for further information (see References
and Resources listed at the end of this document). The document below has been generated by a group of faculty and staff at
UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine for the purposes of VMTH veterinary student education and as a reference for referring
veterinarians. These are only general guidelines, as the vaccine types recommended and the frequency of vaccination vary depending
on the lifestyle of the pet being vaccinated, i.e. indoor vs outdoor pets, travel plans, kennel/boarding plans, and underlying
disease conditions such as immune-mediated diseases or pre-existing infections such as FIV infection. Because these factors
may change over time, we recommend the vaccination plan for each individual pet be decided by the owner at routine annual
examinations, following a discussion between the veterinarian and the client regarding the animal's lifestyle in the year
ahead. Guidelines for vaccination in shelter situations can be accessed at the Center for Companion Animal Health's shelter
medicine website. A previous history of vaccination reactions in an individual pet will also affect recommendations for vaccination.
For all vaccines given, the product, expiration date, lot number, route and location of injection is documented in the record. It
should also be noted that much research in the area of companion animal vaccinology is required to generate optimal recommendations
for vaccination of dogs and cats. As further research is performed, and as new vaccines become available on the market, this
document will be continuously updated and modified. Canine Core Vaccines Canine Parvovirus, Distemper Virus, and Adenovirus-2 Vaccines Canine Rabies Virus Vaccines Canine Non-Core Vaccines Canine
Parainfluenza Virus and Bordetella bronchiseptica Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) Canine Distemper-Measles Combination Vaccine Canine
Leptospira Vaccines Canine Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme) Vaccine Other Canine Vaccines Canine Coronavirus Vaccine Canine Giardia
spp. Vaccine Canine
Rattlesnake Vaccine Canine
Porphyromonas Vaccine It always happens. As soon as dog owners hear that annual re-vaccination for dogs might not be necessary, they also
hear about something called a titer test. “That’s great,” they say to themselves. “A test I can run
every year to see if my dog’s immunity has gotten low and needs boosting!” It seems like the perfect solution
to worries about over-vaccination. However appealing that idea might be, titer tests can’t
be used in this way. That’s because your dog’s immune system is not a gas tank, vaccines are not gas pumps, and
titer tests are not gas gauges. What Is a Titer Test? A
"titer" is a measurement of how much antibody to a certain virus (or other antigen) is circulating in the blood
at that moment. Titers are usually expressed in a ratio, which is how many times they could dilute the blood before they couldn't
find antibodies anymore. If the lab was able to dilute it two times, and then didn't find any more antibodies, that would
be expressed as a titer of 1:2. If they could dilute it a thousand times before they couldn't find any antibodies, that
would be a titer of 1:1000. It would be wonderful to be able to say that once this ratio dips
below a certain level, it’s time to give another vaccination to “boost” immunity. But that reflects an incorrect
understanding of the immune response. Vaccines don’t inject immunity into a dog. Instead, they stimulate the immune
system to form two kinds of cells, antibodies that fight the current infection, and memory cells that remain behind after
the infection has been eradicated, to pump out more antibodies if the same virus is encountered in the future. Memory cells persist for 20 years or more, and are not increased when the animal is re-vaccinated or re-exposed to
the disease. The detection of antibodies in the bloodstream, which is what a titer test does, tells us that process took place
and that memory cells are present, but the absence of antibodies does not mean there are no memory cells or that the dog is
not immune. Veterinary immunologist Ian Tizard writes, "You can have a negative titer and if the pet is exposed, memory
cells can respond within hours to regenerate enough antibodies for protective immunity." (Tizard, Ian R., Veterinary
Immunology: An Introduction, 6th Ed, Saunders 2000.) What Titer Tests Are Good For
If you can’t “top off” your dog’s immunity to viruses with booster shots,
and you can’t tell from the titer test if his or her immunity is waning, what could a titer test possibly be good for?
It takes up to 14 days for the immune system to complete its response to a modified live virus
vaccination for canine viruses. This process is called “serovonversion,” and in the vaccination stakes, it’s
the brass ring. This means the dog has formed both antibodies and memory cells to those viruses. If you test the dog’s
titer two weeks after vaccination, you can tell if he or she formed immunity to the virus. If,
however, the dog did not seroconvert after vaccination, this lets you know that the vaccine didn’t work; that is, it
did not provoke the formation of immunity. This is usually because the puppy was too young, and his or her mother’s
immunity was still present at a high enough level to prevent successful immunization. (Puppies acquire temporary immunity
from their mothers after birth.) In an adult dog or much older puppy, the reasons that vaccination
fails to provoke immunity are usually related to the use of improperly stored, handled, shipped, or administered vaccines.
Very rarely, the puppy or dog has a defective immune system and is incapable of seroconverting. Titer
tests are also very useful to breeders and the owners of young puppies. They can be used to help you customize an effective
but minimal vaccination program for your puppy. Although a series of vaccines is typically given to puppies, this isn’t
because a series is needed to produce an immune response. It’s done because some puppies don’t form immunity to
the first vaccination, and would be unprotected if the next in the series were not administered. Puppies, like adult dogs,
need just one vaccine that works, what immunologists call a “single immunizing dose.” By checking your puppy’s
titers two weeks after the first vaccinations are given, you can determine whether or not immunity formed. This enables you
to avoid giving further vaccines that will provide no benefit to the puppy if he or she is already immune, as well as let
you know you need to continue to protect your puppy from exposure to these diseases if it turns out he or she did not form
immunity from the first vaccinations. You do not have to wonder, worry, and guess if your puppy’s shots worked; you
can know. The Exceptions to the Rule Titer testing
is usually done in dogs for the most common and deadly canine viruses, parvovirus (CPV) and distemper (CDV). Rabies titer
testing is also done, usually for purposes of travel to foreign countries that require it. Some viruses have unusual antibody
patterns (such as FIP in cats or HIV in humans), but we do not have vaccines for any diseases of this type in dogs. Also,
bacterial antibodies differ from viral antibodies in a number of ways, and bacterial titer testing is typically done in veterinary
medicine as a means of diagnosing acute illness, not monitoring vaccine response or ongoing immunity. Should You Test? So, should you test your dog’s titers? Probably
not. Nearly all previously vaccinated adult dogs are immune to parvovirus and distemper, and the titer test isn’t going
to give you any useful information. You cannot make an immune dog “more immune” to a virus with additional vaccination,
as the previous immunity will wipe out the virus in the vaccine. There will be no increase in immunity and no benefit to the
dog. (Schultz, Ronald D., "Current and future canine and feline vaccination programs", Veterinary Medicine, March
1998.) If a titer test will give you peace of mind, or help you make a vaccination decision about a puppy or a dog of unknown
vaccine history, then it’s worth considering. But for most owners of well-vaccinated adult dogs, neither re-vaccination
nor titer testing for parvovirus and distemper are necessary. It always happens. As soon
as dog owners hear that annual re-vaccination for dogs might not be necessary, they also hear about something called a titer
test. “That’s great,” they say to themselves. “A test I can run every year to see if my dog’s
immunity has gotten low and needs boosting!” It seems like the perfect solution to worries about over-vaccination. However appealing that idea might be, titer tests can’t be used in this way. That’s because your dog’s
immune system is not a gas tank, vaccines are not gas pumps, and titer tests are not gas gauges. What
Is a Titer Test? A "titer" is a measurement of how much antibody to a certain
virus (or other antigen) is circulating in the blood at that moment. Titers are usually expressed in a ratio, which is how
many times they could dilute the blood before they couldn't find antibodies anymore. If the lab was able to dilute it
two times, and then didn't find any more antibodies, that would be expressed as a titer of 1:2. If they could dilute it
a thousand times before they couldn't find any antibodies, that would be a titer of 1:1000. It
would be wonderful to be able to say that once this ratio dips below a certain level, it’s time to give another vaccination
to “boost” immunity. But that reflects an incorrect understanding of the immune response. Vaccines don’t
inject immunity into a dog. Instead, they stimulate the immune system to form two kinds of cells, antibodies that fight the
current infection, and memory cells that remain behind after the infection has been eradicated, to pump out more antibodies
if the same virus is encountered in the future. Memory cells persist for 20 years or more, and
are not increased when the animal is re-vaccinated or re-exposed to the disease. The detection of antibodies in the bloodstream,
which is what a titer test does, tells us that process took place and that memory cells are present, but the absence of antibodies
does not mean there are no memory cells or that the dog is not immune. Veterinary immunologist Ian Tizard writes, "You
can have a negative titer and if the pet is exposed, memory cells can respond within hours to regenerate enough antibodies
for protective immunity." (Tizard, Ian R., Veterinary Immunology: An Introduction, 6th Ed, Saunders 2000.) What Titer Tests Are Good For If you can’t “top off”
your dog’s immunity to viruses with booster shots, and you can’t tell from the titer test if his or her immunity
is waning, what could a titer test possibly be good for? It takes up to 14 days for the immune
system to complete its response to a modified live virus vaccination for canine viruses. This process is called “serovonversion,”
and in the vaccination stakes, it’s the brass ring. This means the dog has formed both antibodies and memory cells to
those viruses. If you test the dog’s titer two weeks after vaccination, you can tell if he or she formed immunity to
the virus. If, however, the dog did not seroconvert after vaccination, this lets you know that
the vaccine didn’t work; that is, it did not provoke the formation of immunity. This is usually because the puppy was
too young, and his or her mother’s immunity was still present at a high enough level to prevent successful immunization.
(Puppies acquire temporary immunity from their mothers after birth.) In an adult dog or much
older puppy, the reasons that vaccination fails to provoke immunity are usually related to the use of improperly stored, handled,
shipped, or administered vaccines. Very rarely, the puppy or dog has a defective immune system and is incapable of seroconverting.
Titer tests are also very useful to breeders and the owners of young puppies. They can be used
to help you customize an effective but minimal vaccination program for your puppy. Although a series of vaccines is typically
given to puppies, this isn’t because a series is needed to produce an immune response. It’s done because some
puppies don’t form immunity to the first vaccination, and would be unprotected if the next in the series were not administered.
Puppies, like adult dogs, need just one vaccine that works, what immunologists call a “single immunizing dose.”
By checking your puppy’s titers two weeks after the first vaccinations are given, you can determine whether or not immunity
formed. This enables you to avoid giving further vaccines that will provide no benefit to the puppy if he or she is already
immune, as well as let you know you need to continue to protect your puppy from exposure to these diseases if it turns out
he or she did not form immunity from the first vaccinations. You do not have to wonder, worry, and guess if your puppy’s
shots worked; you can know. The Exceptions to the Rule Titer
testing is usually done in dogs for the most common and deadly canine viruses, parvovirus (CPV) and distemper (CDV). Rabies
titer testing is also done, usually for purposes of travel to foreign countries that require it. Some viruses have unusual
antibody patterns (such as FIP in cats or HIV in humans), but we do not have vaccines for any diseases of this type in dogs.
Also, bacterial antibodies differ from viral antibodies in a number of ways, and bacterial titer testing is typically done
in veterinary medicine as a means of diagnosing acute illness, not monitoring vaccine response or ongoing immunity. Should You Test? So, should you test your dog’s titers? Probably
not. Nearly all previously vaccinated adult dogs are immune to parvovirus and distemper, and the titer test isn’t going
to give you any useful information. You cannot make an immune dog “more immune” to a virus with additional vaccination,
as the previous immunity will wipe out the virus in the vaccine. There will be no increase in immunity and no benefit to the
dog. (Schultz, Ronald D., "Current and future canine and feline vaccination programs", Veterinary Medicine, March
1998.) If a titer test will give you peace of mind, or help you make a vaccination decision about a puppy or a dog of unknown
vaccine history, then it’s worth considering. But for most owners of well-vaccinated adult dogs, neither re-vaccination
nor titer testing for parvovirus and distemper are necessary. It always happens. As soon as dog
owners hear that annual re-vaccination for dogs might not be necessary, they also hear about something called a titer test.
“That’s great,” they say to themselves. “A test I can run every year to see if my dog’s immunity
has gotten low and needs boosting!” It seems like the perfect solution to worries about over-vaccination. However appealing that idea might be, titer tests can’t be used in this way. That’s because your dog’s
immune system is not a gas tank, vaccines are not gas pumps, and titer tests are not gas gauges. What
Is a Titer Test? A "titer" is a measurement of how much antibody to a certain
virus (or other antigen) is circulating in the blood at that moment. Titers are usually expressed in a ratio, which is how
many times they could dilute the blood before they couldn't find antibodies anymore. If the lab was able to dilute it
two times, and then didn't find any more antibodies, that would be expressed as a titer of 1:2. If they could dilute it
a thousand times before they couldn't find any antibodies, that would be a titer of 1:1000. It
would be wonderful to be able to say that once this ratio dips below a certain level, it’s time to give another vaccination
to “boost” immunity. But that reflects an incorrect understanding of the immune response. Vaccines don’t
inject immunity into a dog. Instead, they stimulate the immune system to form two kinds of cells, antibodies that fight the
current infection, and memory cells that remain behind after the infection has been eradicated, to pump out more antibodies
if the same virus is encountered in the future. Memory cells persist for 20 years or more, and
are not increased when the animal is re-vaccinated or re-exposed to the disease. The detection of antibodies in the bloodstream,
which is what a titer test does, tells us that process took place and that memory cells are present, but the absence of antibodies
does not mean there are no memory cells or that the dog is not immune. Veterinary immunologist Ian Tizard writes, "You
can have a negative titer and if the pet is exposed, memory cells can respond within hours to regenerate enough antibodies
for protective immunity." (Tizard, Ian R., Veterinary Immunology: An Introduction, 6th Ed, Saunders 2000.) What Titer Tests Are Good For If you can’t “top off”
your dog’s immunity to viruses with booster shots, and you can’t tell from the titer test if his or her immunity
is waning, what could a titer test possibly be good for? It takes up to 14 days for the immune
system to complete its response to a modified live virus vaccination for canine viruses. This process is called “serovonversion,”
and in the vaccination stakes, it’s the brass ring. This means the dog has formed both antibodies and memory cells to
those viruses. If you test the dog’s titer two weeks after vaccination, you can tell if he or she formed immunity to
the virus. If, however, the dog did not seroconvert after vaccination, this lets you know that
the vaccine didn’t work; that is, it did not provoke the formation of immunity. This is usually because the puppy was
too young, and his or her mother’s immunity was still present at a high enough level to prevent successful immunization.
(Puppies acquire temporary immunity from their mothers after birth.) In an adult dog or much
older puppy, the reasons that vaccination fails to provoke immunity are usually related to the use of improperly stored, handled,
shipped, or administered vaccines. Very rarely, the puppy or dog has a defective immune system and is incapable of seroconverting.
Titer tests are also very useful to breeders and the owners of young puppies. They can be used
to help you customize an effective but minimal vaccination program for your puppy. Although a series of vaccines is typically
given to puppies, this isn’t because a series is needed to produce an immune response. It’s done because some
puppies don’t form immunity to the first vaccination, and would be unprotected if the next in the series were not administered.
Puppies, like adult dogs, need just one vaccine that works, what immunologists call a “single immunizing dose.”
By checking your puppy’s titers two weeks after the first vaccinations are given, you can determine whether or not immunity
formed. This enables you to avoid giving further vaccines that will provide no benefit to the puppy if he or she is already
immune, as well as let you know you need to continue to protect your puppy from exposure to these diseases if it turns out
he or she did not form immunity from the first vaccinations. You do not have to wonder, worry, and guess if your puppy’s
shots worked; you can know. The Exceptions to the Rule Titer
testing is usually done in dogs for the most common and deadly canine viruses, parvovirus (CPV) and distemper (CDV). Rabies
titer testing is also done, usually for purposes of travel to foreign countries that require it. Some viruses have unusual
antibody patterns (such as FIP in cats or HIV in humans), but we do not have vaccines for any diseases of this type in dogs.
Also, bacterial antibodies differ from viral antibodies in a number of ways, and bacterial titer testing is typically done
in veterinary medicine as a means of diagnosing acute illness, not monitoring vaccine response or ongoing immunity. Should You Test? So, should you test your dog’s titers? Probably
not. Nearly all previously vaccinated adult dogs are immune to parvovirus and distemper, and the titer test isn’t going
to give you any useful information. You cannot make an immune dog “more immune” to a virus with additional vaccination,
as the previous immunity will wipe out the virus in the vaccine. There will be no increase in immunity and no benefit to the
dog. (Schultz, Ronald D., "Current and future canine and feline vaccination programs", Veterinary Medicine, March
1998.) If a titer test will give you peace of mind, or help you make a vaccination decision about a puppy or a dog of unknown
vaccine history, then it’s worth considering. But for most owners of well-vaccinated adult dogs, neither re-vaccination
nor titer testing for parvovirus and distemper are necessary. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: Although vaccines licensed by the USDA
are currently available in the Vaccines
I give written instuctions when to give the next vaccines
after the first set at 8 weeks. It is important to adhere to that.
DO NOT HAVE YOUR VET GIVE VACCINES ANY EARILER
THAN 3 WEEKS AFTER THE FIRST SET AT 8 WEEKS. FOLLOW THIS:
8 WEEKS-PARVO AND DISTEMPER, 12 WEEKS REPEAT PLUS BORDATELLA
AND ADENOVIRUS 2, 16 WEEKS REPEAT.
READ THE INFO BELOW. TOO MANY VACCINES ARE GIVEN
AND MAY CAUSE MORE HARM THAN GOOD.
IT IS ALSO A GOOD IDEA TO KEEP A SMALL BOTTLE OF BENADRYL
LIQUID IN YOUR PURSE AT ALL TIMES FOR THAT EMERGENCY THAT NEVER HAPPENS. IT JUST MIGHT SAVE YOUR DOGGIES LIFE. BEE STINGS,
VACCINES, POISONOUS PLANTS ETC.
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The most important immunity
is the mothers colostrum.
After this immunity has lowered in the pup, vaccines,
live or killed, have different effects on the age of the pup. see the link below.
click the address above for excellent testing and controls of the
Parvo Vaccine in puppies. Great for breeders to know what vaccine to buy and what age to give.
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Canine Diseases... What are they? Parvo Parvo viruses are extremely resistant to inactivation and can persist in the environment for years. They are also resistant to most commonly used disinfectants. The virus is spread in the feces which contaminates the environment. It can be transported on the hair or feet of infected dogs as well as on the hands and shoes of people. Dogs become infected by ingesting the virus which then attacks the intestinal tract, white blood cells, and in very young dogs, heart muscle. Common symptoms include severe diarrhea (bloody), vomiting, listlessness, depression, loss of appetite, and high fever. Some infected pups get very sick, very quickly, with the only symptoms seen being severe depression, gasping for breath and sudden death. Left untreated, many pups will die within 48 to 72 hours after onset of symptoms. This disease is highly contagious and once established in a kennel it can be very difficult to eliminate. Treatment for Parvovirus includes correcting dehidration and electrolyte imbalances along with hospitalization. Treating the environment with a 10% or greater chlorine bleach solution is effective but harsh. I give my shots at 8-12 and 16 weeks or after 21 weeks, then a yearly booster and that is it. I now do titers to see if they have immunity to these diseases below. I do not give Lepto or Corona. Always give ORAL Benadryl 15 minutes before any vaccine. Always stay at the vets office 30 minutes after vaccines, especially RABIES. Corona virus is a much less severe gastro-intestinal disease then parvovirus and it causes disease primarily in puppies. Some puppies can get both corona and parvo at the same time, and in these pups, the disease is very severe. The primary symptoms include fever, depression, vomiting and diarrhea. Puppies infected with corona virus alone, will tend to recover within several days. Some dogs will continue to carry corona virus without showing any symptoms, and these dogs will be a source of infection to other dogs within the kennel. Treatment includes management of fluid and electrolyte balance. I don't give this vaccine at all. Talk with your vet,
Leptospirosis Leptospirosis is caused by a bacteria which is shed in the urine of infected animals. Transmission occurs through direct contact with the skin or oral mucous membranes. Leptospirosis infects many different species of animals including people. The disease can vary a lot in severity but common symptoms include high fever, depression, jaundice, bleeding, vomiting, and lower back pain. It can lead to serious kidney disease with decreased urine volume, collapse and death. There are several different serovars of Leptospirosis which can infect dogs some are spread by rodents, others by wildlife and livestock. Treatment consists of antibiotics, fluid replacement and controlling the vomiting. An untreated animal that recovers can become a carrier and shed the disease for up to a year. There are four strains of Leptospirosis. I do not give this vaccine. Check with your vet if it is
needed at all.
Bordetellosis-Kennel Cough Bordetella bronchiseptica is the most common bacteria isolated from dogs with respiratory disease. It is also a major component of a disease commonly called Kennel Cough. Viruses such as adenovirus type 2 and parainfluenza may also play a part in this disease. Bordetella causes a respiratory infection that is spread by breathing in respiratory secretions from coughing, infected dogs. The most common symptom is a dry, hacking, nonproductive cough which can be followed by gagging or retching. The cough usually lasts 1 to 3 weeks but it can take months for infected dogs to completely eliminate the bacteria from their lungs. Infected dogs need to be immediately isolated from other dogs. Depending on the severity of their disease they may need to be treated with antibiotics and cough suppressants. Thoroughly disinfect their cages, food and water bowls and anything else they have been in contact with. Common disinfectants such as Chlorhexiderm are usually effective in killing these organisms. Always make sure that kennels are properly ventilated to reduce the risk of transmission. Nebulization therapy may also be of great help in treating these dogs. This requires a vaporizer which may or may not be used with medication.There are two types of vaccines that are available, those that are injected and those that are given intranasally (up the nose). Injectable vaccines can be easier to administer but intranasal vaccines act faster and produce an immunity at the level of the lining of the respiratory tract. Antibodies are produced that prevent these organisms from gaining entry into the body. I give the nasal vaccine at 12 and 16 weeks.
Hepatitis-Adenovirus Type I Infectious Canine Hepatitis is caused by Type 1 adenovirus, which is fairly resistant to inactivation. The virus that attacks the tonsils, lymph nodes and then the liver. It is shed in all body secretions, but more commonly by urine. Transmission is by contact with contaminated objects. This virus does not cause human hepatitis. The most common symptoms are fever, depression, abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea. In a small number of infected dogs, the virus can localize in the eye, causing a whiteness or cloudiness of the eye. Vaccines are available which can effectively prevent this disease. Most of the vaccines, however, contain adenovirus type 2, which still protects against type 1 infections, but eliminating possible side effects of cloudy eyes which can be seen, rarely, with adenovirus type 1 vaccines. Parainfluenza-Adenovirus Type II This virus causes a mild respiratory tract infection. It is transmitted through contact with oral and nasal secretions. Common symptoms include fever, nasal discharge, and a dry hacking cough. The disease by itself, is usually mild and brief, however, in some cases it can progress into a more serious pneumonia. Vaccines are available to effectively prevent this disease. Two types of canine adenovirus type 2 vaccines are available, an injectible form and also as a nasal spray, as part of a "kennel cough" vaccine. Given at 12 and 16 weeks
Distemper is caused by a virus, which does not live long
outside of the dog. It is primarily transmitted by contact with respiratory secretions from an infected dog, but it can be
found in all body secretions. The disease is highly contagious and commonly causes death. The disease is most common in puppies
from 3 - 6 months of age. The initial symptoms resemble a mild cold and may even go unnoticed. Several days later, infected
dogs will have discharge from their eyes and nose, depression, loss of appetite, vomiting and diarrhea. Puppies, who survive
through the initial disease, will commonly develop seizures 1 - 3 weeks later. In most dogs the seizures will get progressively
worse, until the puppy succumbs to the disease. Puppies who survive may have incomplete development of their teeth, thickened
footpads and may develop seizures later in life. Distemper should be treated by a veterinarian. The best prevention is vaccination.
I give bordatella bronchiseptica, parainfluenza live, and Adenovirus Type 2, Intranasal route,
at 12 and 16 weeks
I worm my puppies AND the mother with Nemex 2, bi-weekly until they are 6 weeks, then I worm with Ivermectin, at 6 weeks and 8 weeks. If you continue with Ivermectin, it will kill all parasites (except tapeworms), guard against demodectic mange, and guard against heartworms. Please let your vet know that i wormed with oral Ivermectin and get his advise. Breeding Mother
The mother needs to be de-wormed before she is bred and 2 weeks before
she is due. If parasites are present in large amounts in the mother, the puppies are sure to have them within 2 days!
The mother will also have lower colostrum immunities in her milk to guard against the #1 killer in puppies, Parvo Virus.
RABIES VACCINE-LICENSES
Another vaccine reaction from a Rabies shot
Hi Cyndi:
I have been meaning to write you and time has gotten away! I will send more pics of course! He is still
the best dog ever!!
His rabies reactions were not as immediate. He was fine for about an hour after the shot-a little groggy
but overall ok So I went to work and when I got home that evening, his eyes were bloodshot and he didn't seem like he felt
well. My roomate had said he threw up earlier. He didn't seem interested in eating either. After a little cuddle time and
petting, he seemed like himself-ate his dinner and was playing. That night I put him in his crate like normal and went to
bed. At three in the morning he was howling in his crate, so I thought he needed to go outside. I let him out, we went outside
and he didn't go the bathroom. We came back inside and I let him get in bed with me-he started rolling around like crazy like
he was trying to furiously scratch himself. He shot to the end of the bed so I let him back outside at which point he peed
on the deck instead of the grass, then came inside and started throwing up. He had a grey look to him, he was so swollen and
it looked as if bumps had raised over his entire body. thats when i got scared and went to the emergency room. they put him
on benydryl drip and kept him for 12 hours.
Of course he was lathargic for a couple days, but now he his fine!
I did read that you are possibly breading a for a black litter for June. Adam and I would love to get on
the reservation list for that if you are!
thanks
sara
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2008 7:22 PM
Subject: license in Los Angles
This is what is already happening in Los
Angeles!! This is only the beginning! this is crossposted from another list.....
just got 2 phone calls today. ..I am Los Angeles
One was from a friend who has a neighbor who got a letter from animal control stating that he must show proof that his
14 YEAR old dog was spayed. If not, he would be fined. This is an older man who does not even remember where he got the
dog from, let alone who spayed her. He is so afraid now that the government is going to come take his beloved dog away from
him.
Another call from a distraught client who has a dog on seizure medication and finally has her under control. Since the
vets believe that her problem is vaccine induced, she has in the past gotten an exemption for a rabies vaccine from the vet
and sent that in with her license to the city. This year, they informed her that they would no longer accept letters from
vets exempting dogs from rabies vaccines for any reason. She would either have to risk her dog's life and get the shot or
be forced to have her house become a quarantine area and her dog never allowed to leave the property and be locked away when
anyone came over. When she called the health department to try to go over the animal licensing department, they said the same
thing. Her vet has also had several clients call and tell them the same story. The vet is going to try to see if the animal
control will take a titer and if not, they have no choice but to give the dog the shot (although they said they will give
her a half dose).
Already the effects of these laws are showing up with the people who already follow the law and are now afraid of their
animals being taken away from them or being put at risk. No wonder people go underground to try to avoid things like this
I have been given permission to forward this. This just goes to show how the exemption
for show dogs is not really going to keep anyone safe.
Again, this is from someone who lives in Los Angeles
The second dog is a dog who is currently being trained for performance events and is
being specialed in the conformation ring
Nikki
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