surchinmy
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Jan 19, 2004, 9:50 PM
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Re: [mafia] vaccination-advise needed
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Hello ... I think the question posed ... raises a whole host of issues ... The issue of vaccinations has long been subject to many differing views & opinions ... Some people (with the usual exception of rabies) don't believe in any vaccinations at all ... Others believe in vaccinations only for certain diseases ... Still others, vaccinate according to prevailing protocal or depend on their vet ... Who is right? ... Which is correct? ... What is best for our dogs? ... This site might be of some interest: vetmedicine.about.com/cs/vaccdog/ I think both Zoe & RDreamer make valid points ... As dog owners, we will make our own decisions ... but hopefully, we make our decisions after reasonable research and after providing ourselves with as much information & knowledge as we can of the differing views ... And hopefully, whatever we decide, we only undertake "risk" that is appreciated and reasonable ... and then, as Zoe writes - there is still that element of "luck" ... "... Cant a puppy go for the first one withine 6weeks old and complete the second and third jab in the second visit?? ..." Vaccines are essentially weaked strains of the diseases they are supposed to prevent, but still potent enough to induce a mild case of the disease - thus, compelling the dog's immune system to respond ... And as such, the introduction of vaccine into a dog carries some risk (the experts say very minimal) of adverse reaction ... As mentioned in RDreamer's & Zoe's postings ... the dosage & intervals are designed to provide for maximum effect & safety, taking into account puppy and dog development. So, if we do decide to give vaccinations, then it may be prudent to carry out the vaccinations in accordance with recommended protocal (both dosage & intervals) or we may be just subjecting our dogs to risk, even though minimal - without maximising possibility of receiving maximum benefit ... Also consider too, the "risk" involved in giving a "double dose of vaccine" during the 2nd visit ... Cheers
(This post was edited by surchinmy on Jan 19, 2004, 9:52 PM)
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