What vaccinations do your dog(s) get?

[CathyBogart]

The shelter records did indicate that the vaccine should be repeated in two weeks, though I find it odd that they wouldn't finish the series before putting the dog up for adoption, since I'm sure bordatella runs rampant at times through even the cleanest shelter environment.

I asked my Dr. about finishing the series after he had it, and she told me she didn't recommend it unless I was going to be boarding him somewhere that required it, and even then she'd rather sign a waiver.

I'm extremely curious about what my RVT classes are going to have to say on the subject.

[Catlady711]

The shelter records did indicate that the vaccine should be repeated in two weeks, though I find it odd that they wouldn't finish the series before putting the dog up for adoption, since I'm sure bordatella runs rampant at times through even the cleanest shelter environment.

Probably the shelter, like many, needed to open up cage space for another pet, and having someone ready,willing,approved to adopt, they just rushed I'm guessing.

[CathyBogart]

Most likely. Now that I'm looking at the records again, they didn't finish his DAPP series either.

[sandragonfly]

because of law and him as a serv¡ce dog, rabies is required. one every three years.

he had to twice in last year and half so we could go to findlay, ohio party. they, hancock county park wanted not more than a year old record.

[borzoimom]

ITA about Bardatella being a waste of money, and so does my vet. Jasper got it a week after being vaccinated against it.

When I first told my vet I kept hearing in dog magazines etc that alot of dogs given the bordatella vaccine were coming down with pnemonia etc- at first he just smiled and said " okay..".. Now he says the same thing in observing those vaccinated.
In preparing last year for the show circuit- vaccines came up for Zubin and Galina. He said the same thing I had told him a year before. I started to grin- he said " well - sometimes you can't see the forrest for the trees" and tossed it off. He said when it would show up in a "clean house" with no contact with a kennel etc, and basically secluded households, then he started to question the vaccines effectiveness. In his opinion- its the same as a " cold shot" being given to people, when there are so many strains that it would not cover. And any vaccine is a stress already on the immune system. To me- its not worth it.. They also do not require at the kennel where I board once in a while. I asked the owner about shot requirements when I left them there, and he said he doesnt require it, and would rather people not vaccinate against it prior to bringing the dog to his place as it seems to cause it. My dogs have NEVER come home with this- .
I was a little shocked at first when my vets office suggested to give the dogs rabies every two years instead of 3. I have no reason to distrust them. A week later a possum came out in the yard at 2 in the afternoon staggering through the yard. Havent regretted that decission ever since. ( my husband killed it- and the health department came out- it tested positive for rabies. )

[Love That Collie]

The first time a dog gets a Bordatella vaccination it needs a second one 2-3 weeks later and gets full protection a couple weeks after the last one giving time for the immune system to respond. The intranasal Bordatella requires only one dose and is effective in a week.

If you dog had not finished the series, or was exposed to Bordatella prior to vaccination that could explain it.

NO vaccine is 100% effective, dog, cat OR human, however I believe they have to prove through testing that their vaccine is somewhere in the 90% range of effectiveness to market it.

Many bording kennels, obedience classes and groomers require the vaccination, and animals that are higher risk (ie. being around many other dogs) are reccomended they have this vaccine.

Exactly. Just because an animal is vaccinated doesn't mean that it is 100% not going to contract. Some are the same with humans. Just because you are vaccinated with the flu vaccination or pneumonia vac. doesn't mean that you can't get it. I had ONE dog with kennel cough and guess what? It didn't have the Bordatella intranasal......it was vaccinated with the injections.

Vet opinions do vary just as wide as human doctor's opinions.

[areias]

I do know a dog that passed away from kennel cough-he was a pretty old (over 10 years) Chi who contracted it, not sure what happened but he did pass away. Just keep that in mind.