I have a 12 year old Golden LAB!!!?

Question

I usually get her shaved for the summer. (Get her groomed) The lady that usually does it passed away. I just called another pet grooming place and they are asking that she is current on her shots. I called my pet hospital to see if I could get a copy of her latest vacinations, and they have no record. She had surgury 2 years ago to get a tumor removed, but since she is so old the latest vacination was 3 years.

Is it true that she doesn't need her vacinations anymore 'cause of her age? I was told she could die.

Anyway, what do I do!?

Answer 1

If she just had surgery 2 years ago, I'm sure the vet had some type of record that she was current on her shots. Otherwise they wouldn't have never operated on her. Right? What I would do is have them write you a letter, or speak the manager. It sounds a little fishy to me. They probably don't want to give you the records 'cause they are afraid you might go else where.

Good Luck! =)

Answer 2

I am a professional groomer and every summer I shave a number of goldens for various reasons. When life demands so much of our time, it can be impossible to make the time that it takes to groom a long haired dog properly and half a job is no better than none. If it makes life easier for you and your pet by all means get her shaved. I also insist that the dogs are vaccinated, if not for the safety or your pet then out of consideration for the other dogs in the groom shop that your pet might bring something to.
There is a school of thought that once a dog has been vaccinated that they then only have to be done every three years or so. There is still no conclusive proof that this is true. There has been no studies determining the viability of the vaccines in the dog after a year has passed. My shop is adjacent to a veterinary and the doctor there keeps me up to date on new studies that might affect my business.
On the other hand, do you really want your dear elderly pet to come down with one of the many diseases that a simple vaccination could have prevented, based on hearsay.

Answer 3

i'm sorry i do no longer think of I certainly have an answer to this one, it is not easy for dogs that have lived at the same time to alter into aggressive after a quick separation, and that i in my view have never met an aggressive Golden. except there are doggies in contact those 2 would desire to nevertheless get alongside. have you ever had your Golden to the vet. this could be actual even though it sounds like a psychological concern to me. this may be a project for any dogs coach. i might like to fulfill your Golden and communicate history. locate an older dogs coach on your community. if your on the factor of Dallas Texas i might do it. If the Golden is bodily healthful then a marvelous history might help arise with a scientific care or series of exercises that would help your Golden. desire this permits. good success, i might prefer to comprehend what your vet says approximately this.

Answer 4

I haven't talked to one single vet in the past 5 years who believes in giving vaccinations to dogs over 10. In fact, now that they have a large data base to work with in regards to titers, the drug companies themselves are not admitting to the vets that their vaccines are good for 3 years. It won't be long before yearly boosters are a very, very dangerous thing of the past. And about time, too!!!

I can't imagine why in the world you'd want to shave a lab - a dog who's already short haired. This poor dog will then have absolutely no protection from the sun and sun burns. If you insist of getting her shaved, why not do it yourself.

Whatever you do, do not get your dog vaccinated. Watching a dog die with auto immune disease caused by getting his shots is a truly terrible experience.

Answer 5

Your dog needs her Distemper Vaccine Yearly, Her Kennel Cough yearly and depending on what state you live in her Rabies Vaccine accordingly. All dogs receive vaccines, age really has no bearing, unless of course there is a medical reason for not vaccinating for Distemper or Kennel Cough. Here in NY, the Rabies Vaccine is mandatory. Some people just do titers as well. Discuss your questions and concerns with your veterinarian, they will be able to tell you what and what not to do with regard to your pet. Good luck.
Note: a yearly heartworm test is something you should consider.

Answer 6

No, that's not true. She can still get bit by something with rabies, so she'd DEFINITELY need her Rabies. It's too bad it's been 3 yrs since she had any.. you can get them a 3 yr rabies and it's very convenient!! I'm sure she'd need many others, too..

The only thing I know of that she may not need due to old age is that I've HEARD that sometimes you don't need to fix an older female dog because they basically have gone through doggie menopause and can't get pregnant.

Answer 7

1. Many vets stop vaccinating dogs after a certain age for health reasons. It is your decision whether to end or continue her vaccines, regardless of the vet's suggestion.

2. Please don't shave your lab. I am a groomer, and all the reasons people shave labs are myths.
-It does NOT end shedding- they shed small, prickly hairs that are more likely to stick to clothing, furniture, and skin.
-It INCREASES dander production.
-It dries out the skin.
-It increases the risk of sunburn and insect bites.
-It makes them HOTTER- it does NOT keep them cool. ALL dog coats are dual-purpose insulating: they keep the dog warm in winter and cool in summer. By shaving her, you are destroying her natural ability to keep cool and making her even more uncomfortable.
-It ruins their coats.
-It can make their skin allergies, hot spots, etc. worse (or cause them to start having them.)

There is just no reason to shave a lab. PLEASE reconsider what you're doing, it's not fair to the dog. Any decent groomer can brush out all the undercoat that sheds for you and reduce her shedding significantly. There's no need to shave.

PS RMFLY- It's a golden (yellow) LABRADOR. It doesn't have long hair.

Answer 8

I worked at a humane society for 3 yrs. and we vaccinated every dog regardless of age. They are always vulnerable for many different diseases no matter what age and should be vaccinated yearly. Just call your vet and tell them your dog needs its yearly vaccines to go to the groomer.

Answer 9

NO get her vaccinated. You don't want to take her to a groomer that has an infected animal exposing your dog to something like parvo. If you love her take care of her. Your vet will probably groom her too if you ask, allot of them do it.

Answer 10

dogs like human can get caught with diseases
if its the flu season people get shots to prevent it and it goes from kids to elders so age doesnt matter dogs need their shots!!!Hopefully your dog doesnt get sick but to prevent u should keep giving the shots but if ur vet says no then asks other vets and other dogowners more opinions are better. and hopefully u can go and trim his hair GOOD LUCK :D