2006-06-21 11:02:29 · 10 answers · asked by RB 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
If your feed store is like mine, they sell the Ft Dodge brand. It is a very good brand, high titer. Vets do not want to reconize shots that you do yourself so if the animal needs to be hospitalized, they will want to do them again.
Now, if you are doing annual vaccs, you do not need to. Protocols at all 27 US Vet schools is to only do the shots every three years. Dr. Ron Schultz, professor of pathology and immunology at Wisconsin University, published at duration of immunity study in 1999 showing that the vaccines are good for many, many years. This is all over the net. Here are the links for Wisconsin University and for the American Animal Hospital Association. See below
2006-06-21 12:12:16 · answer #1 · answered by A Great Dane Lady 7 · 9⤊ 0⤋
Em.. No.. Feedstore vaccines are not as good as vet vaccines... From experience (I work for a vet) We've had so many people come in saying that they've vaccinated their puppies against parvo or distemper from the store bought vaccines... 8 out of 10 of those puppies died from either parvo or distemper.. Many soon after they vaccinated. When your dog is an adult it is less likely to catch those "puppy diseases" But most places won't even really recognize the fact that you did unless you have a paper stating from your vet that it was vaccinated.. Places like groomers or kennels usually won't accept them as an actual vaccine.. and neither will most vets, at least in my area. Its always better to go to your vet and let them give the shots, it may cost a little more but the product is worth it. Trust me. (and as far as I know, a pet owner Can Not buy the rabies vaccine at a feed store or pet store... Another down side..)
2006-06-21 11:25:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you think the feed store people are trust-worthy enough to handle them right. It tells you something that mostly it is only Fort Dodge that will allow it's vaccines to be sold in feed stores. I will not vaccinate my animals with Fort Dodge vaccine of any kind.
I have seen the people at my local feed store, and some of them are high school and college kids. I DO NOT trust them to handle vaccines properly. Why pay anything for it if it was sitting out too long and then put away????????
Look for a shot clinic in you area. Many areas have them and they affer the distemper vaccine if you need it. Consult your vet about the newest vaccine protocols.
2006-06-21 13:09:55 · answer #3 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have found the ones I have bought to be equally so. Just make sure they are under refrigeration and check the dates to make sure they are still good. The prices are of course much better, and you can generally find everything you need other than rabies shots which are regulated by law...at least in my state...so they must be administered by a vet.
2006-06-21 11:14:36 · answer #4 · answered by rruehlen45 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF they've been maintained properly yes. Many vaccines must be kept cold. Many times it's the same brands/types of vaccines in both.
2006-06-21 11:06:28 · answer #5 · answered by Jan H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and they cost less too. Also you can get the same kind as you can get at the vets on line for a lot cheaper. Type pet meds in the search engine. 1800petmeds.com is a popular one too.
2006-06-21 11:07:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the same thing the vets use. I have been using them for over 30 years with no problem.
2006-06-21 11:25:07 · answer #7 · answered by grady m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're all USDA regulated, right?
2006-06-21 11:05:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya they are ive already reasearched it for my pet
2006-06-21 11:12:11 · answer #9 · answered by sarahgirlxd56 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what
2006-06-21 11:06:49 · answer #10 · answered by sport stud bo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋