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Immunology Over Vaccinations

TAKE THE TIME TO READ ABOUT VACCINES – Your dog is depending on you to carefully read and evaluate the risk and benefits of each vaccine and how you can do immunology testing thru titer test.

BE GENTLE WITH YOUR DOG – It is Safer to just do one vaccine at a time and not combine vaccines. Give your pet time to adjust to one vaccine at a time. Low-Cost Clinics and some other vet clinics may try to get you to do all of the vaccines at once – this is not fair to your dog.

It can be stressful to your dogs’ body getting multiple vaccines all at once, please discuss with your veterinarian, so you do not overwhelm your dogs’ body with multiple vaccines. You can greatly increase the risk of harming your pet by giving them multiple drugs at once.

Read and understand about vaccines, some of them you may not need. Understand IMMUNOLOGY and Titer Testing.

IMMUNOLOGY is the key to your dog living the safest, most vibrant, healthiest life they can have. Titer testing will allow you to see your pet’s immunology levels to various viruses and diseases and is a safe way to monitor their health levels without increasing undue risk of injuring your pet.

Understand the difference between ‘live-virus’ and ‘dead-virus’ vaccines and intranasal versus injection.

When you read and research about vaccines read and review reliable sources that are un-bias as well as discussing with your veterinarian and you can call the manufacturer if you have any questions.

BE KIND TO YOUR PET – if you wouldn’t do it to yourself, don’t do it to them. It is your job to be their guardian and make sure you are doing what is right for them without putting them at risk of suffering from being too aggressive with vaccines.

There are different quality levels of vaccine’s and ask your veterinarian to explain that they are using the safest form of a vaccine. Some vaccines may be filtered which are gentler on a dog’s body. You can also call the manufacturer of the vaccine and ask them any questions that you may have prior to using a certain vaccine.

When your dog gets a vaccination shot, pay close attention to them and monitor any unusual behavior that may be considered them having an ‘allergic’ reaction. Keep a record of this and keep your veterinary informed, if the pet is under distress take your pet to your veterinarian right away.

You should discuss your dog’s health and previous reaction to vaccines when consulting with your veterinarian on the timing of vaccines.

If your dog’s health is compromised or your pet has fragile health, your pet is older or you want to be conservative on the vaccinations, ask your veterinarian about titer testing, titer certificates, immunology certificates and also writing a waiver letter or conditional health certificate so you can comply on any vaccines that may be required by an entity or doggie daycares, parks and other type places that require you to have these.

If a doggie daycare won’t work with you based on what you want to do with your dog’s health, it may be best to find another daycare or find someone to watch your dog at home and walk or exercise your dog as needed.

If a dog park requires vaccinations that you do not want to give to your pet or won’t work with you on what you want to do with your dog’s health, it may be best to find another dog park.

You have to communicate with your veterinarian that you want to be safe with your pet and they can help you map out the best and safest plan for your pet and that you want to test for IMMUNOLOGY levels prior to any vaccinations and that you want to learn more about any live vaccines which may be best to avoid based on your research.

It is best to map out a plan (research) for your pet of the vaccines you are going to do, the IMMUNOLOGY titer testing and the vaccines you are not going to do and the drugs you do not want to use and a road map for your veterinarian and yourself to follow.

This (below) is an example of a Wellness Plan or Wellness Map for your pet and review this with your veterinarian, so they clearly understand your position: Separate all vaccination shots so only one vaccine is given at once and do not bundle vaccine shots all in one visit, give space and time between vaccinations, if you choose to do vaccines.

Rabies – puppy shots, you can ask for immunology or titer test after that if your state will accept titer or immunology certificates or waiver letters, you can also move to a state that will accept titer, conditional health certificate or waiver letters from your vet if you are worried about over vaccinating your pet. Read and research and discuss with your veterinarian.

Distemper/Parvo – If you do puppy shots make sure to use highest quality vaccine – ‘filtered’. Titer or Immunology test after that and you may not need another shot. Read and research and discuss with your veterinarian.

Bordetella – Intranasal only, discuss with your veterinarian.

Thoroughly research all live virus vaccines and understand the risk of these and if the vaccine is even needed based on your dog’s lifestyle, discuss this with your veterinarian.

** keep dogs away from un-clean water and wildlife areas that may be unclean, don’t let them eat off the ground or drink the water in these areas also.

** keep dogs away from wet areas, grassy or wooded areas where insects thrive. Spray yourself and your pet with pet-safe insect repellent and inspect yourself and your dog after going outside in grassy and or wooded areas or other conditions where insects may be viable.

Make a Wellness Map for your dog so your veterinarian understands your position and you can work with your veterinarian on a clear understanding for your pet. IMMUNOLOGY is what matters more than anything, understand your dog’s immune position to viruses and vaccines before deciding what to do with your pet.

NOTE:

AS A RESPONSIBLE PET OWNER WHO LOVES THIER PET WE URGE YOU TO READ ABOUT ALL VACCINES before deciding to give to your pet. Be kind and gentle to your pet and take the time to research data and be educated on any and all drugs you are considering giving to your pet. Understand Immunology testing.