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Post by Sit Kitty on Sept 20, 2009 10:20:55 GMT -5
This question could apply to all pets which require vaccinations.
I apologize if this topic has already been covered.
Do you vaccinate your pets every year, their whole life?
Why? Why not?
Any links to information on the pos/neg side of the arguement are appreciated, feel free to link.
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Post by DogGoneGood on Sept 20, 2009 11:47:53 GMT -5
This is a subject I know can be touchy with some places, and I know it's something every pet owner should educate themselves about, but unfortunately I haven't done that for myself yet  I vaccinate puppies and then after that I tend to not do the yearly vaccination. Only time I tend to vaccinate after the first shots are if I know my dog's going to be in a public doggy place (like if I need to board them at a kennel). Most kennels and such require that your dog is vaccinated, usually for DA2P, LEPTO & CORONA, and Kennel Cough. Whether the place requires it or not, I still get it done. But, my dogs don't stay in places very often, and aren't around other dogs (especially dogs I don't know) very often, so it's not something I worry about. I was also told by my vet that it's not necessary to vaccinate for rabies unless my dogs are out chewing on bats or roaming the woods, which they're not. We don't have many bats hanging around our house, and the dogs are kept under pretty keen survalience. I think I may look into this subject today though, I've got the time for it and it's something I always feel a bit uneasy about. I don't exactly trust vets all that much (though I trust my own for the most part). The last vet I took Daiquiri to for emergency (wasn't our regular vet) kept PUSHING vaccines on us, and I didn't feel comfortable with it at all. They tried to tell us at the front desk that they wouldn't see her if she wasn't vaccinated, and then the vet said it was fine unless she had to be admitted, then she would have to be vaccinated. What do you do in a situation like that? Your gut is telling you it's not neccessary to vaccinate every single year, but you can't deny your kitty medical care. Luckily she was okay and didn't need to be admitted. |
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Post by Sit Kitty on Sept 20, 2009 14:12:24 GMT -5
I feel like vaccinating an indoor cat every single year is a big fat waste of time & money. Vets' pockets are padded enough as it is, I hate the idea they leech more money out of me for something completely useless and potentially harmful.
The other day, I brought my cat in for neuter & second set of shots w/rabies (after these shots, he is now finished, IMO, this was the booster) and I made it very clear they were NOT to flush his ears or anything "extra" becase it wasn't necessary and we are on a tight budget.
She tried to sneak some dewormer onto my bill at the last second, anyways, so I argued with them about it.
"He doesn't need to be dewormed here, I have Drontal at home and I worm them myself when they need it. They are indoor cats and have very limited outside contact. I haven't seen any sign of worms in years and years. This particular cat has been outside ONCE on a harness, there is no way he has worms. That's not necessary, thanks anyways."
She finally let it drop, but I was really annoyed about it. Like sucking $180 out of us for a simple neuter & booster isn't enough for these people?
It's situations like this that get under my skin. Tacking on an extra charge at the very last second when it's totally unneccessary really irks me. That's fine and good for someone getting their outdoor cat neutered, yes, of course, outdoor cats eat alot of live wild prey and come into contact with various animals' feces, so the risk of worms is alot higher. I try to be a good pet owner, an AWARE pet owner, and care for them as much as I can at home - not packing them off to the vet for every little thing - and I know the vet is there for emergencies and surgeries and such - but the way she looked at me when I said I keep Drontal at home & deworm my cats myself, was like I had backstabbed them or something.
Grrrrr.
I'be had two people who are very involved with dogs & cats tell me that yearly vaccinations can cause cancer, but so far, they have been the only sources for that scary tidbit. Still, I don't see the logic behind vaccinating an animal every single year for its whole life, especially an indoor cat. Traveling or kennels or shows or trials or whatsuch, yes, it makes sense to get your pet vaccinated before doing any of the above. But I feel like there is a big fat limit on the whole thing.
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Post by charmingnancy on Sept 21, 2009 13:34:19 GMT -5
I vaccinate as often as my vet says to. They know about this better than I do. Bo gets his rabies and distemper shots every year. Harley finished his "puppy shots" a month ago, and got his rabies and kennel cough. They say that Bo should get his kennel cough every year, but it isn't necessary as he is never boarded or around other dogs very often. As far as cats, I know zilch about vaccinating them, as I have never and will never own a cat (boo on me, I know  ) |
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Post by DogGoneGood on Sept 21, 2009 17:23:05 GMT -5
I vaccinate as often as my vet says to. They know about this better than I do. This is what I always thought about dog food. I never worried about any brand of food I bought because "the dog food companies know more about nutrition than I do; so I'll leave it up to them." I started hearing more and more "rumors" and "old wives tales" about dog food and so began my own research campaign. It's been about 8 years of this now and I STILL am learning new things every time I dive into the subject. Every time I read about it I'm more and more shocked, and more and more convinced that most dog food companies do not give a damn about nutrition and will throw in anything as long as it saves them a buck on producing the food. Not ALL companies are like this, but most. Especially the big name brands. Just like not ALL vets just like to line their pockets with money, but I'm sure there are some out there (experiences haven't taught me that "most" are; like experiences with dog food companies have). I'm a firm believer that consumer education is extremely important. Technologies change. Sciences change. They're learning new and new things every day. What use to be great for your pet 20 years ago is now considered horrible and vice versa. The Freedom Information Act says we are allowed access to this information but you wouldn't BELIEVE how many loop holes there are and how shady most companies are. We may be entitled to the information, but it doesn't mean they have to TELL it to us freely. I may sound like a paranoid conspiracy theorist... but all I'm trying to say is; be aware. Do your homework. Learn the truth for yourself and for the health of your pet. I think every pet owner deserves to give at least that much to their pet. |
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Post by Sit Kitty on Sept 21, 2009 18:05:52 GMT -5
I'm a firm believer that consumer education is extremely important. Technologies change. Sciences change. They're learning new and new things every day. What use to be great for your pet 20 years ago is now considered horrible and vice versa. The Freedom Information Act says we are allowed access to this information but you wouldn't BELIEVE how many loop holes there are and how shady most companies are. We may be entitled to the information, but it doesn't mean they have to TELL it to us freely. I may sound like a paranoid conspiracy theorist... but all I'm trying to say is; be aware. Do your homework. Learn the truth for yourself and for the health of your pet. I think every pet owner deserves to give at least that much to their pet. Well said, I completely agree.  |
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Post by prajan on Oct 4, 2010 0:52:01 GMT -5
Yes you can ABSOLUTELY stop vaccinating your dog. It's ridiculous that we are expected to vaccinate our pets every 1 - 3 years. As a matter of fact, pets only need to be vaccinated ONE TIME and those vaccines are GOOD FOR LIFE. All a vaccine really does is activate an immune response and that is stored via memory cells. Those memory cells DON'T NEED REMINDING. ______________________________________________________ Catering Equipment | Catering Supplies |
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Post by chiniejapanesechin on Oct 9, 2011 0:28:39 GMT -5
Vaccinations depend on the schedule. You should have a vaccination calendar for you not to miss any vaccinations.
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Post by lzqqqq on Oct 13, 2011 6:35:24 GMT -5
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