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Vaccinations For Dogs And Puppies...
Recently, there have been many studies that address the over-vaccination of our beloved pets. Humans are not vaccinated annually for the rest of their lives, our pets should also not be vaccinated annually. We have seen the incidences of more cancers and autoimmune disorders due to the overvaccination of our pets. The Colorado State University has recently released a new vaccination protocol for companion animals. I believe this makes more sense than vaccinating annually, so this is the protocol we have decided to adopt, playing middle of the road between giving annual vaccines, and never vaccinating as many have advocated. I have found this is a happy medium until further research proves otherwise.
Below, please find for your review my recommended vaccination schedule and the one that I follow for every one of the beloved Schnauzers in my care.
Bitches should not be vaccinated during estrus, pregnancy or lactation. Do not vaccinate puppies or dogs during times of stress such as: surgery, travel, illness or infection.
I strongly recommend that you read Natural Immunity - Why You Should NOT Vaccinate by Pat McKay
Natural Immunity - Why You Should NOT Vaccinate is now out of print and rather than reprinting it, author Pat McKay is generously giving the world a wonderful gift by making it available FREE to all the world! It is an excellent starting point for anyone who has ever questioned the practice of vaccination.
The author, Pat McKay says please read this book, and pass it on to anyone and everyone - and in any format you like. Express permission has been given for it to be freely distributed; as email attachment, copied to CD, printed out or read on line!
Click here to read the book or right click the link and save it to your computer.
8, 12, & 16 weeks: Distemper, Hepatitis, Adenovirus Cough, Parainfluenza, & Parvovirus Vaccinations - (Proguard 5 by Intervet - "5 Way Vaccine").
8 & 12 weeks: Bordetella Vaccinations, "Kennel Cough Intranasal Vaccine". Only Given If Your Puppy/Dog Will Be Boarded. Two Doses Should Be Given, 2-4 Weeks Apart At Least Two Weeks Before Boarding/Showing Your Puppy Or Dog.
5 months: Rabies (1-year Vaccination).
16 months: Distemper, Hepatitis, Adenovirus Cough, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus, (Proguard 5 by Intervet - "5 Way Vaccine"), Bordetella (Only If Boarding/Showing). The Puppy Should NEVER Recieve Another Vaccine After This One!
17 months 3 Year Rabies Vaccine Should Be Given At This Time, But Should Not Be Given In Combination With The Above Vaccines!!!
*** PLEASE NOTE: Many lines of Schnauzers are sensitive to the Leptospirosis part of the normal puppy combination vaccine. This may cause a severe allergic reaction or even death. Therefore, it is not recommended unless you live in a part of the country where this disease is prevalent. In either case, please stay at the vet's office or clinic for one hour after vaccination is given, or better yet request that the Leptospirosis part not be given. I personally DO NOT give the vaccination at all nor do I recommend it being given to puppies I have placed in new homes unless they live in an area where Lepto is a main concern.
Other Vaccinations...
These Vaccinations Are For Canine Diseases That Are Not A Threat To Most Dogs In Their Everyday Lives. They Should *Only* Be Given If There Is A Severe Threat Of These Diseases In Your Area. These Vaccines Are *NOT* Recommended For Most Dogs!!!!
Lyme Disease - Administered as an injection. Recommended for dogs residing in, or that will travel through areas with high frequencies of Lyme Disease Cases. Booster may need to be given annually if severe threat is still present.
Giardia Lamblia - Administered as an injection. The new Giardia vaccine was designed mainly for hunting dogs or other pets which spend a lot of time outdoors or in kennels. Giardia can be spread to humans from an infected animal. Two vaccines, 2-3 weeks apart are required for full immunity. Booster may need to be given annually if severe threat is still present.
Coronavirus - Administered as an injection. Disease that causes gastrointestial upset. Only affects puppies under the age of 7 weeks. Since puppies NEVER leave my home before 8 weeks, I do not give the vaccine nor do I recommend it.
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