Puppy shots!?

Question

I was wondering if anyone else agrees with Dr. Jean Dodds?
She doens't like the idea of pets getting the shots so often.
There is a website explaining her view.

http://www.itsfortheanimals.com/DODDS-RESUME.HTM

Answer 1

I agree with Jean Dodd and my dogs are only given all their puppy shots, then their one year boosters, after that they don't any more vaccines other than the required rabies shot every 3 yrs. They do however go in for their yearly vet physical. During some very thorough testing they have now done, many vaccines have been proven to last for at least 7 yrs and in some instances as long as 15 yrs. (which is pretty much the lifetime of most pets). It makes perfect sense to me, we humans only get immunized for all diseases as children and infants we don't get boosters every year so why would we do this to our pets? Vaccinations aren't even a 100% guarantee that your dog won't catch something that he's been vaccinated for. I just feed my dogs the best food I can give them to make sure their immune system stays in tip top shape and so far they have never come down with the slightest illness (and my oldest dog is over 10 yrs old).

This is only my opinion and everyone is entitled to their own, but I believe that the risk of my dogs catching any illness by not getting their yearly booster is far less than the chance of them getting sick from being over vaccinated.

Answer 2

I don't want to get into a pissing contest with anyone.
This is my personal opinion, if it is not yours, please voice your opinion here also.
I raise Chihuahua, they are very small , I do not follow the age guide to give the first shot. I wait until my puppy is at least 2lb before I administer the 1st puppy shot. With most of my dogs, this weight usually occurs between 10 and 12 weeks of age.
I use a 5 way shot. (no Lepto) The 2nd and 3rd puppy shot are not given with less than a 6 to 8 week interval.
I do not give the rabies shot before 8 months of age.
These are my guidelines, it I sell a puppy, I recommend them. The new owner has the free option to do as they choose.

Answer 3

As a vet nurse I have to say that I think it's a good idea to have vaccinations every year. If you think about it sometimes we only see a dog or cat once a year at it's vaccination. This is our only chance to check the animal over and make sure it is in good condition. If people didn't need to go to the vets for a vaccination every year I know that alot of people wouldnt come at all. Even small problems like tartar on teeth can lead to infections and make animals very ill. I think it's in the best intrest of the animal to be vaccinated every year so that it can be checked over regularly.

Answer 4

I recently had to have a tumor removed from my 10 year old's side..Guess what it was from...yep, Rabies vaccination site..We know that vaccinations cause many tumors on our older dogs, and many of those become cancerous...and that yearly vaccinations are not healthy or needed...I would much prefer to immunize my dogs, using nosodes and titer testing..However, the general public is not ready for this, yet..Perhaps, as we get the information out there, we may have a more educated public in the next generation..I believe that Veterinarians owe it to their clients to inform them that yearly vaccinations are not necessary..But that would cut into their profits..big time!
Here is a very educational site about vaccines and how they work> http://www.naturalrearing.com/J_In_Learning/Vaccinations.htm

think about this one..Do people get repeated measles, mumps, whooping cough, polio, diphtheria, and tetanus shots every year for all of their lives?

Answer 5

There has been a lot of controversy on giving the shots. I have to play it safe and give mine the standard set of puppy shots, rabies at 3 months as required by state law, and boosters on all shots each year.

Answer 6

I don't think an animal of any kind should be over medicated. But, more importantly.....what do you think? Vaccines are important such as rabies,distemper and so forth. And, there are books to where one can take a healthier approach in regards to holistic medicine and health for pets. I think vaccines are important and should not be ignored. And, they are for the sake of the animal as well as people. It matters only what you think and how you should care for your dog/animal.

Answer 7

reported, damn animal killers. Who taught you to shoot those poor puppies.