Vaccine boosters?

Question

Is it really necessary to get vaccine boosters for dogs and cats every year? Somewhere I heard it is not.

Answer 1

There is a lot of controversy over this question.. Here is a good site> http://www.naturalrearing.com/J_In_Learning/Vaccinations.htm
You can decide..
another food for thought. People don't get yearly boosters for Polio, Measels, Mumps, whooping cough, tetanus, etc...
However, veterinarians say that if people didn't bring their pets in for vaccinations, they wouldn't get to see the vet very often, for yearly check ups...But, all of the vets that I know, don't give check ups routinely with shots anyway...
I am proponent of titer testing..to make certain the antibodies are still there for complete protection.. I hope it becomes the common way of the future...

Answer 2

Always get the vaccinations that your vet recommends. There may be some that they need when they are puppies that are no longer necessary when they are grown. Your vet will tell you which ones these are. But, don't avoid getting them annually. These vaccinations are important for the long term health of your animal. They encounter a lot of people/other animals in their lives are exposed to new things each day. You want to make sure that they are protected against diseases the same way you are.

No, people don't get tetanus, measles, etc. every year, but some people do get annual flu shots and many people need to get additional vaccinations as teens (MMR). But, in effect, we are not dogs...don't cheap out because you think you can get away not getting your animal vaccinated. Are you more concerned about your pocket book or your animal?

Answer 3

It's best to not get them vaccinated at all!



A vaccinated dog or person is MORE likely to get a disease than a non-vaccinated dog or person. The whole theory of vaccination is flawed. It causes a weakening of the immune system thus making those who are innoculated more susceptible to disease.
There are so many awful side effects to vaccination that it should be considered extremely dangerous.
Just sit back and think for a while.
Is there any sense in injecting a disease directly into the bloodstream.
We have been subjected to an awful mind control program to enable the drug manufacturers to make a fortune.

The Vaccination Hoax
http://www.whale.to/b/hoax1.html


If you go to the vaccination liberation web page, at
http://www.vaclib.org/exemption.htm
You will find all the forms necessary to provide exemption for your child.

If you want to study the history of vaccination, see
http://dgwa1.fortunecity.com/body/vaccination.html

Answer 4

A Rabies Vaccine is required by law in most states, all dogs and cats should be up to date on that-because if they bite someone you will have a huge problem. (Ask your vet office if they use a 1 year cat vaccine or a 3 year vaccine) (Dogs after initial vaccine it is boostered every 3 years)

Distemper Vaccines are now given either every year or every 3 years depending on your vet, you may want to ask them.

Lyme Vaccines are also yearly if your pet is at risk, (Dogs only)

Kennel Cough aka Bordetella is recommended as well, especially if your dog comes in contact with other dogs, if he/she is groomed on a regular basis or if you board her in a kennel facility. Ask your vet, some recommend this every 6 months others recommend it yearly. (Dogs) Unsure for cats.

Answer 5

No it isn't.The AVMA has issued new protocol on this based on studies done by a couple of drug companies. The distemper/parvo vaccination is now every three years instead of yearly once the puppy series is done. Rabies is also a three year vaccination (although some states do still require it yearly.)
With cat vaccinations the distemper is now done every two years instead of yearly once the kitten series is done. One the rabies for cats it depends on the vaccine used on if it is done yearly or every three years.

Answer 6

Oh dear, you're quite young and you've asked this on the worst possible board. No, it does not, it's a pinprick and the vaccine is very safe. Ignore the idiots telling you it's bad/does not work. They don't really know what they are talking about.

Answer 7

If you feel you do not want to get a booster for your dog you can get what is called a blood teater which will test the dogs blood to see if he/she still has immunity to diseases. then you will not have to get the boosters

Answer 8

when they r pups give them a 7 in 1 dose 1 mounth later give them a boaster that will do 4 life