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[valerie]

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Our two haven't had vaccinations in a few years except for rabies in
Tamsen's case. Our vet didn't want Tamsen's immune system to fight
anything more than the cancer she had!

[minks]

Originally Posted by valerie

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Our two haven't had vaccinations in a few years except for rabies in
Tamsen's case. Our vet didn't want Tamsen's immune system to fight
anything more than the cancer she had!

This is interesting and perfect timing.
The beau was informed the other day that his ex had to put down one of their 4 cats because it developed cancer, possibly from the rabies shot.
A number of years ago, my big old dog had to be put down due to having cancer, the tumor grew on his leg where he received all his shots.
Hmmmm things that make you say hmmmmmmmmmm

[BabyRider]

Originally Posted by minks

This is interesting and perfect timing.
The beau was informed the other day that his ex had to put down one of their 4 cats because it developed cancer, possibly from the rabies shot.
A number of years ago, my big old dog had to be put down due to having cancer, the tumor grew on his leg where he received all his shots.
Hmmmm things that make you say hmmmmmmmmmm

Uhh....WHAT??! There is an easy way to avoid that, and it is practiced by every vet I've worked for: Vary the locations of the injections. With the exception of a bordetella vacc., all injections are subcutaneous, (given under the skin) and can be administered almost anywhere on the dogs body. I'd be highly ticked off if my dog developed a tumor because of the way the vet gave it's shots.
In fact, in your dogs medical file, there should be notes taken where each vaccine was given so as to avoid this very thing.

*edit* After reading the article, I wonder where the 3-year rabies vaccine went. We have had a 3-year rabies vacc., at least in Michigan for more than 12 years.

[minks]

Originally Posted by BabyRider

Uhh....WHAT??! There is an easy way to avoid that, and it is practiced by every vet I've worked for: Vary the locations of the injections. With the exception of a bordetella vacc., all injections are subcutaneous, (given under the skin) and can be administered almost anywhere on the dogs body. I'd be highly ticked off if my dog developed a tumor because of the way the vet gave it's shots.
In fact, in your dogs medical file, there should be notes taken where each vaccine was given so as to avoid this very thing.

Get out of town, I had no idea.
Well a wee bit of history on the big fella, he was a science experiment, a foundling and they took him to the local Ag. College and the students there who were training to be Vets worked on him. So perhaps that had something to do with what all went on.

[BabyRider]

Minks, I suppose there could be a difference in practices between here and Canada, but I see no reason not to insist on this practice in the future.
Are you aware of a rabies vaccine that lasts for 3 years? I'm not sure if you have it there, but the States have had it for a long time.

[minks]

Originally Posted by BabyRider

Minks, I suppose there could be a difference in practices between here and Canada, but I see no reason not to insist on this practice in the future.
Are you aware of a rabies vaccine that lasts for 3 years? I'm not sure if you have it there, but the States have had it for a long time.

Oh BR I know not much about rabies shots. My current dog is way behind on all shots.

[BabyRider]

Well, if you're going to get your dog updated, ask about the 3-year rabies. I'd also see if your vet is of the mind that lots of vaccines do last longer than 1 year. We had lots of clients who, even years ago, got only the rabies vaccine, and suffered no ill effects. I don't recommend this for all owners, as this is still in the "could be" stage, but it's definitely worth looking in to.

[minks]

Originally Posted by BabyRider

Well, if you're going to get your dog updated, ask about the 3-year rabies. I'd also see if your vet is of the mind that lots of vaccines do last longer than 1 year. We had lots of clients who, even years ago, got only the rabies vaccine, and suffered no ill effects. I don't recommend this for all owners, as this is still in the "could be" stage, but it's definitely worth looking in to.

And what is that cost roughly I know here it will be different. Pooch had his last rabies shot 2 years ago.

[abbey]

I make sure Raspberry has her booster every year and i've always thought it was a big con!
At £40 for the injection its a sizable outlay if it's not really needed.

[BabyRider]

Originally Posted by minks

And what is that cost roughly I know here it will be different. Pooch had his last rabies shot 2 years ago.

Pooch is probably good for a while yet. The vaccine that is given as a 3-year is NO DIFFERENT from the ones we were giving annually.
The cost is generally around $30, but varies from clinic to clinic. I've seen them as low as $18 and as high as $45. When the 3-year came about we raised our price only $3.
What people should keep in mind when deciding what vaccines to get for their pets is A) how much time does the pet spend outdoors, B) how much time does the pet spend around other animals. If you have one indoor cat that is never exposed to other animals or allowed outside, it's initial series of shots (when it's a kitten) should be sufficient.
Conversely, if you have several dogs that go everywhere with you and socialize with strange dogs or are boarded frequently, the full spectrum of vaccines is usually a good idea, including the bordetella (kennel cough).
Until this speculation is proven, I still have to go with getting boosters, but that's because I have seen many puppies and even older dogs die from parvo and distemper. It's a slow, painful way to go.