[Dailydrool] vaccines

[Cblatz]

I think it is great that you want to know more about vaccines, vaccine damage and various protocols.  A friend of mine raises her dogs on a raw diet and they are totally vaccine free.   she has a page on her web site that has may links on it regarding vaccines.  http://www.pendachs.com/naturalrearing.html

There are lots of yahoo groups devoted to vaccine free pets and children.

As much as I'd like to,  I can not go totally vaccine free.  I vaccinate my puppies against Parvo and Distemper, and I get the year booster, after that not again until 5 .  And then they are done.    Rabies is required by law every 3 years.   As far as the Lepto vaccine,   It only covers maybe 3 or 4 of the strains and the damage the vaccine causes isn't worth what little protection it offers.
There are also holistic remedies to combat almost all diseases including parvo and distemper.   Something to remember is that Parvo and Distemper are usually diseases of young dogs under the age of 2.   

If day cares and kennels won't take titers I would forgo day cares and find a pet sitter rather than subject my dogs to yearly vaccinations.   When ever I am asked if my dogs are "up to date on shots"  I just say yes.   Other than rabies I have never been asked for a certificate.   Every 3 to 5 year vaccination for Distemper is probably over kill.

And seriously, if the vaccine offers so much protection why do so many worry about the occasional minimally vaccinated dog?


Cathy Blatz
www.summerhilldachshundsandbassets.com
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