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<DIV><FONT color=#800000 size=4 face=Baltimore>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. <A
href="http://www.pendachs.com/naturalrearing.html">http://www.pendachs.com/naturalrearing.html</A></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#800000 size=4 face=Baltimore>There are lots of yahoo groups
devoted to vaccine free pets and children.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#800000 size=4 face=Baltimore>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.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#800000 size=4 face=Baltimore>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. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#800000 size=4 face=Baltimore>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.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#800000 size=4 face=Baltimore>And seriously, if the vaccine
offers so much protection why do so many worry about the occasional minimally
vaccinated dog?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#800000 size=4 face=Baltimore>Cathy Blatz<BR><A
href="http://www.summerhilldachshundsandbassets.com">www.summerhilldachshundsandbassets.com</A></FONT></DIV>
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