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Canine Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA & IMHA) - Boosters
| Can someone address the dangers of booster shots for adult dogs and when and if they should be given to dogs being treated with immune suppressant drugs? Darcy is due the following in February: Bordetella; CPV Adult Booster; DA2P Adult Booster. I will not let her have the bordetella, as I never board her. I've read that dogs can get the parvo virus from other animals and humans, so I don't know about that one and I have no idea what DA2P is. I don't have to worry about the rabies for now as her 3-year shot isn't due until 2010. I had planned to never let her have another booster, just the rabies. Also, I've changed her Interceptor (heartworm preventative) schedule from 30 days to 45 days and will not be applying any chemical flea/tick prevention. Does anyone know Dr. Dodds' protocol on this? Karen |
| Karen NC |
| Ginger had her DHLLP in May of this year and 3-4 weeks later she had a relapse of AIHA, prior to that she was doing just fine. Needless to say she will not be getting any more vaccinations. Cheryl & Ginger |
| Cheryl & Ginger Pineville PA |
| Karen, Please read this latest version of Dr. Dodds' minimal vaccination protocol and discuss it with your vet. You will see that Jean advises that this protocol is only a recommended protocol and does not mean that your vet's protocol would be less than satisfactory. If your vet still feels strongly about boosters and you don't wish to do them, ask him/her if they would accept it if you had titers done. http://www.itsfortheanimals.com/DODDS-CHG-VACC-PROTOCOLS.HTM Patrice |
| Patrice NYS |
| I was told no further vaccinations ever except maybe rabies as it's required by law but even that we are going to try to get a waver for. |
| Lori USA |
| I have learned that you as a patient must hold firm to your convictions. Years ago I had a vet refuse to do (teeth) cleaning without a bordetella. I informed him I was not risking an adverse reaction to this shot for an outpatient, half-day procedure and he did relent. The minimal vaccination protocol is new and I believe many vets are still adhering to the booster-mania theory. It is dangerous and ridiculous to continue to booster dogs into thir senior years. As consumers we are the ones that make the choices and must control these outdated modules. Many pet owners fail to ask questions and just 'go with the flow' regarding whatever the vet recommends. When there is a reaction, it is only you and your pet, not the vet, who suffers the devastating effects. |
| Jan PA |
| IMHO: Any good vet worth their weight will say nay to annual vaccines, except maybe Rabies. |
| Courtney SLO |
This thread was discussed on 09/12/2008
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