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NEW PROTOCOLS FOR VACCINES
AGE OF PET
VACCINE TO BE GIVEN
9 to 10 Weeks
Distemper & Parvovirus
14 to 16 Weeks
Distemper & Parvovirus
12 to 24 Weeks or Older (by law)
Rabies
1 Year
Distemper & Parvovirus
3 Year Rabies
Be sure to give Rabies separate
from the other vaccines.
Dr Schulz also recommends the
Adenovirus 2 along with the distemper and parvo.
Pull a titer (blood test) every 3
years to test for the efficacy of the immunity.
Basic Facts about vaccines:
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Modified "live virus" vaccines, if given
after 6 months of age, are good for the life of the pet,
(distemper, parvo, feline distemper).
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Vaccines given a year later neutralize the first
and there is little or no effect.
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Puppies and kittens SHOULD NOT be vaccinated if
less than 8 weeks of age.
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Vaccines given 2 weeks apart suppress the immune
system.
Vaccinations should be given in a series starting at
8 weeks and given 3-4 weeks apart, up to 16 weeks of age.
After 6 months and up to 1 year another vaccination
should be given; this will provide a LIFETIME immunity.
Vaccine Recommendations for Dogs
"According to Dr Schultz, AVMA, 8-15-95, when a
vaccination series given at 2,3 &4 months and again at 1 year with a MLV, puppies and kittens program memory cells that survive for life,
providing lifelong immunity."
Dr Carmichael of Cornell and Dr Schultz of U of
Wisconsin have
studies showing:
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Immunity up to 10 years for canine
distemper
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Immunity up to 4 years for parvo
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Parvovirus vaccination provides cross immunity
for all types
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Only CAV-2 vaccines should be used for
kennel cough, CAV-1 is known to cause "hepatitis blue-eye
reactions and kidney damage.
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Intranasal vaccine for kennel cough is the
safest vaccine providing a more complete immunity with
less chance of a reaction. Immunity takes 72 hours and has
a duration of only 4-6 months.
RABIES
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Rabies vaccinations are required by all
states; some require it every year others every 3 years.
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Live rabies vaccines have a duration of 7 years
if not a lifetime.
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If your state will accept a titer for
rabies go that route it is MUCH SAFER than vaccinating
every 1-3 years.
NEW RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CATS
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Use a non-adjuvanted rabies vaccine. Dr.
Macy of Colorado State has research showing that this vaccine
has the lowest tissue reaction so there is less potential
for Fibrosarcoma to form.
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Do not use an injectable 6 month flea prevention
for cats. These injections have been shown to cause
injection site fibrosarcomas.
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If your cat develops a fibrosarcoma is should be
removed ASAP.
.Feline
Leukemia Virus Vaccine
This
virus is the leading viral killer of cats. Cats that are both
indoor/outdoor cats or cats that are out most of the time and under
1 year are at risk. Indoor only cats with no exposure to potentially
infected cats are unlikely to become infected.
Feline Panleukopenia Virus Vaccine
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Viral disease of kittens = DEADLY
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Resistant to disinfectants and extreme
changes in temperatures.
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All kittens should be vaccinated - Immunity
is good for LIFE.
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Adult cats do Not need this vaccine.
Feline Calicivirus/Herpesvirus Vaccine.
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Responsible for 80-90% of infectious feline upper respiratory
tract diseases.
- Intra nasal
vaccines are more effective than those injected but has shorter
duration
- Intranasal should
be given every year.
VACCINES NOT RECOMMENDED
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Chlamydia or pneumonitis. Immunity
accounts for less that 5% of upper respiratory infections.
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Feline Infectious Peritonitis - most
kittens become infected during the first 3 months of life.
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Bordetella - is easily treated with
antibiotics. Not one case has been seen in 10 years.
Puttin' On The Dog
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28 Bloomsbury Ave
Catonsville, Maryland
21228
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