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The Pet Vaccine Truth - Part 2
In a previous article, I discussed the problems with pet vaccines today and the confusion that many dog and cat owners face. Should you vaccinate your pet, and if so, how often and for what diseases?
Most conventional veterinarians would advise "vaccinate for all diseases, and administer booster shots every year". I do not advise this approach.
The evidence is continually becoming more and more clear, and as a result many vet schools are advising alternate protocols for vaccines... basically, fewer vaccines and less often. The newer research has show that immunity from vaccines may last much longer than previously thought. In many cases, a particular vaccine given at less than a year of age may provide lifelong immunity. Think of the Tetanus vaccine and people - we only need to have this boosted once every 10 years, or perhaps longer - and this may be similar for cats and dogs.
Vaccinations do help prevent serious illnesses, but they should be used with caution. Before vaccinating your dog or cat, consider the risk. If your cat is indoor-only and will never be exposed to non-vaccinated animals, the risk of infection is low. Conversely, if your dog is often in boarding kennels or goes to a busy dog day care, then he may be exposed to many diseases.
The Vaccine decision is an individual one, and it should be guided by your personal research on the subject before you make the trip to your veterinarian. Talk with local veterinarians and other people in the pet health field, along with pet owners, and find out which diseases are common and what your dog or cat may be exposed to.
If you would like to know more, visit one of my sites - see the resource box below for a link to VeterinarySecretsRevealed or TheOnlineVet - and send me an email with the request. I'll send you my Vaccine Report, with my recommendations. In the meantime, all the best wishes to you and your furry children!
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The decision to vaccinate your pet can be confusing - should you vaccinate your pet, and what should you vaccinate for? Visit Dr. Jones' site VeterinarySecretsRevealed for FREE information today.
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