Tuesday, September 13, 2011

This is the vaccination schedule that I use for my dogs. I do not use Bordatella, so it’s not listed but I know that some groomers or trainers require it. In the event that you must use it, I follow Dr Jean Dodd’s recommendation of:

Boretella (Intranasal) (killed) Only recommended 3 days prior to boarding or when required and not to be given at the same time as any other vaccine.

MINIMAL VACCINE USE
The schedule is one I recommend and should not interpreted to mean that other protocols recommended by a veterinarian would be less satisfactory.  It's a matter of choice. Please educate yourselves on vaccines! I strongly encourage minimal vaccine use. 

Age of Pups
Vaccine Type

8-9 weeks

11-13 weeks (*3 ½ weeks after initial)

16 -18 weeks (*3 ½ weeks after 2nd)

20 weeks or older, if allowable by law

1 year after initial (approx. 16 months old)

1 year after initial (approx. 17 months old)



Distemper + Parvovirus, MLV (e.g. Intervet 
                                     Progard Puppy DPV)
Same as above

Same as above

Rabies – no others!

Distemper + Parvovirus, MLV

Rabies, killed 3-year product (give 3-4 weeks apart from distemper/parvovirus booster)
Perform vaccine antibody titers for distemper and parvovirus every three years thereafter, or more often, if desired. Vaccinate for rabies virus according to the law, except where circumstances indicate that a written waiver needs to be obtained from the primary care veterinarian.  In that case, a rabies antibody titer can also be performed to accompany the waiver request.  See www rabieschallengefund.org

Vaccines Not Recommended  (From Dr Dodds website)

Corona
Not recommended.
1.) Disease only affects dogs <6 weeks of age.
2.) Rare disease: TAMU has seen only one case in seven years.
3.) Mild self-limiting disease.
4.) Efficacy of the vaccine is questionable.

Leptospirosis
Not recommended
1) There are an average of 12 cases reported annually in California.
2) Side effects common.
3) Most commonly used vaccine contains the wrong serovars. (There is no cross-protection of serovars) There is a new vaccine with 2 new serovars. Two vaccinations twice per year would be required for protection.).
4) Risk outweighs benefits.

Lyme
Not recommended
1) Low risk in California.
2) 85% of cases are in 9 New England states and Wisconsin.
3) Possible side effect of polyarthritis from whole cell bacterin.

                                                                                              

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