Are annual shots overkill!!!

[lv4dogs]

I personally think that some shots are good but too many can be harmful.

My dogs get their series of puppy shots and their first yearly vaccines. After that they only get vaccinated every 3-5 years (depending on the dogs health, age, activity levels, how frequently they travel, their tier results, etc..). EXCEPT for rabies, they get that every 3 years (well if they are young, their first rabies vacc. is due in one year, after that it's every 3 years) only because (A) it is state law and (B) I am an avid camper & travel frequently and rabies certificates are often needed for many different events.

[bckrazy]

Sorry Sarah, if I came off that way. It's definitely just "my opinion", and I wouldn't want to force it on anyone or make anyone feel bad because of it. The fact is that you are protecting your puppy, shots or not.

I agree, that the "well, they've been over-vaccinating for decades" thing is not a valid excuse. There are plenty of dogs who have had reactions & plenty of dogs who get the shot yearly and still contract the disease, the thing is that most vets have their own excuses that they force on owners, I've heard many. That reasoning, to me, is on the same level as "well, dogs have been fed kibble for decades..."

[.sarah]

Sorry Sarah, if I came off that way.

Bah, don't worry about it. Like I said, I wasn't in a great mood yesterday.

I agree, that the "well, they've been over-vaccinating for decades" thing is not a valid excuse. There are plenty of dogs who have had reactions & plenty of dogs who get the shot yearly and still contract the disease, the thing is that most vets have their own excuses that they force on owners, I've heard many. That reasoning, to me, is on the same level as "well, dogs have been fed kibble for decades..."

Yeah, I feel the same way!