Comments on: PetMeds®: A Veterinarian’s Perspective on Vaccinations for Dogs and Cats http://blog.petmeds.com/ask-the-vet/vets-thoughts-on-vaccinations-for-dogs-and-cats/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:19:22 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian http://blog.petmeds.com/ask-the-vet/vets-thoughts-on-vaccinations-for-dogs-and-cats/comment-page-1/#comment-3266 Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:14:57 +0000 http://blog.petmeds.com/?p=718#comment-3266 Immunity to parvo virus often lasts for years to the life of the pet. You can ask your veterinarian to measure a parvo vaccination titer, which is a blood test that can document likely protective immunity. Parvo is mostly seen in unvaccinated puppies under one year of age. Rabies vaccination should be given only every 3 years in most states as well. Immunity to parvo virus often lasts for years to the life of the pet. You can ask your veterinarian to measure a parvo vaccination titer, which is a blood test that can document likely protective immunity. Parvo is mostly seen in unvaccinated puppies under one year of age. Rabies vaccination should be given only every 3 years in most states as well.

]]> By: Michelle http://blog.petmeds.com/ask-the-vet/vets-thoughts-on-vaccinations-for-dogs-and-cats/comment-page-1/#comment-3263 Michelle Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:07:57 +0000 http://blog.petmeds.com/?p=718#comment-3263 I have a concern for my dog Lassie. He is a rough collie and up until about 3 years ago always had each shot our vet recommended. Due to money being tighter he has only gotten like the rabies vac. for the past 3 years. He had a parvo shot about 5 years ago. How often is this shot needed? Is he still protected against this disease? Should I be concerned that he is in need of another one? If you have any advice in my situation please reply. Thank you so much. I have a concern for my dog Lassie. He is a rough collie and up until about 3 years ago always had each shot our vet recommended. Due to money being tighter he has only gotten like the rabies vac. for the past 3 years. He had a parvo shot about 5 years ago. How often is this shot needed? Is he still protected against this disease? Should I be concerned that he is in need of another one? If you have any advice in my situation please reply. Thank you so much.

]]> By: Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian http://blog.petmeds.com/ask-the-vet/vets-thoughts-on-vaccinations-for-dogs-and-cats/comment-page-1/#comment-3047 Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Sat, 14 May 2011 04:01:37 +0000 http://blog.petmeds.com/?p=718#comment-3047 See response below See response below

]]> By: Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian http://blog.petmeds.com/ask-the-vet/vets-thoughts-on-vaccinations-for-dogs-and-cats/comment-page-1/#comment-3046 Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Sat, 14 May 2011 04:01:07 +0000 http://blog.petmeds.com/?p=718#comment-3046 Parvo vaccination immunity typically lasts for years to life of pet. AT least 5 years immunity. Parvo vaccination immunity typically lasts for years to life of pet. AT least 5 years immunity.

]]> By: Amber http://blog.petmeds.com/ask-the-vet/vets-thoughts-on-vaccinations-for-dogs-and-cats/comment-page-1/#comment-3044 Amber Sat, 14 May 2011 03:07:41 +0000 http://blog.petmeds.com/?p=718#comment-3044 i have a soon to be 6yr old male pit bull and i was wondering how often im suspose to get the parvo shot done.when i bought the dog the man had already gotten all of his puppy shots including the parvo shot..my friend had to take care of my dog while i was gone out of town and my dog had gotten attacked and i dont know of all the shots he was given and i just want to know how often my dog needs the parvo shot...please let me know and thank you so much for your time.. i have a soon to be 6yr old male pit bull and i was wondering how often im suspose to get the parvo shot done.when i bought the dog the man had already gotten all of his puppy shots including the parvo shot..my friend had to take care of my dog while i was gone out of town and my dog had gotten attacked and i dont know of all the shots he was given and i just want to know how often my dog needs the parvo shot…please let me know and thank you so much for your time..

]]> By: Amber http://blog.petmeds.com/ask-the-vet/vets-thoughts-on-vaccinations-for-dogs-and-cats/comment-page-1/#comment-3043 Amber Sat, 14 May 2011 03:03:44 +0000 http://blog.petmeds.com/?p=718#comment-3043 hi i have a soon to be 6yr old male pit bull and i was wondering how often i need to have him get the parvo shot?? when he was a puppy the man i bought him from got all of his shots including the parvo shot..please let me know bc i want to know and keep him up to date..bc while i was gone my friend took care of him and he got attacked and i dont know all of the shots he was given..thank you so much for your time.. hi i have a soon to be 6yr old male pit bull and i was wondering how often i need to have him get the parvo shot?? when he was a puppy the man i bought him from got all of his shots including the parvo shot..please let me know bc i want to know and keep him up to date..bc while i was gone my friend took care of him and he got attacked and i dont know all of the shots he was given..thank you so much for your time..

]]> By: Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian http://blog.petmeds.com/ask-the-vet/vets-thoughts-on-vaccinations-for-dogs-and-cats/comment-page-1/#comment-2643 Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:33:27 +0000 http://blog.petmeds.com/?p=718#comment-2643 Most important aspect of any good health is a natural and minimally processed diet. 1800petmeds now has a big variety of natural foods available including ones like Halo and natures variety. As for vaccinations, I am a minimalist when it comes to vaccinations. In my practice I only recommend vaccinating for parvo/distemper and not all of the other polyvalent vaccinations, except for rabies as required by law. Usually two vaccinations at age 10 and 14 to 16 weeks of age is enough to give long term protection and immunity that lasts years. Rabies should be given at age 4-6 months separate from other shots. Worming is usually done at age 3-6 weeks of age. Puppies can then be started on monthly heartworm prevention which helps control and prevent intestinal worms, in addition to heartworms. Flea and tick control I usually wait until they are over 3 months of age. Frontline and advantage are useful products, and there are other natural alternatives as well, for those clients who prefer less pesticides, however these other methods sometimes dont work as well and do require more persistance than the monthly drops. Most important aspect of any good health is a natural and minimally processed diet. 1800petmeds now has a big variety of natural foods available including ones like Halo and natures variety. As for vaccinations, I am a minimalist when it comes to vaccinations. In my practice I only recommend vaccinating for parvo/distemper and not all of the other polyvalent vaccinations, except for rabies as required by law. Usually two vaccinations at age 10 and 14 to 16 weeks of age is enough to give long term protection and immunity that lasts years. Rabies should be given at age 4-6 months separate from other shots. Worming is usually done at age 3-6 weeks of age. Puppies can then be started on monthly heartworm prevention which helps control and prevent intestinal worms, in addition to heartworms. Flea and tick control I usually wait until they are over 3 months of age. Frontline and advantage are useful products, and there are other natural alternatives as well, for those clients who prefer less pesticides, however these other methods sometimes dont work as well and do require more persistance than the monthly drops.

]]> By: Veterinarian http://blog.petmeds.com/ask-the-vet/vets-thoughts-on-vaccinations-for-dogs-and-cats/comment-page-1/#comment-2639 Veterinarian Wed, 26 Jan 2011 04:00:18 +0000 http://blog.petmeds.com/?p=718#comment-2639 I love puppies.. Dr. Dym can i have more info. or just any advice on how to take care of my puppies for them to be healthy?thank you so much! I love puppies.. Dr. Dym can i have more info. or just any advice on how to take care of my puppies for them to be healthy?thank you so much!

]]> By: Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian http://blog.petmeds.com/ask-the-vet/vets-thoughts-on-vaccinations-for-dogs-and-cats/comment-page-1/#comment-2342 Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:27:24 +0000 http://blog.petmeds.com/?p=718#comment-2342 I usually give two parvo/distemper vaccinations at age 12 and 16 weeks of age. Then a rabies one month after final distemper shot should give long term immunity. I usually give two parvo/distemper vaccinations at age 12 and 16 weeks of age. Then a rabies one month after final distemper shot should give long term immunity.

]]> By: veterinarian http://blog.petmeds.com/ask-the-vet/vets-thoughts-on-vaccinations-for-dogs-and-cats/comment-page-1/#comment-2340 veterinarian Mon, 25 Oct 2010 07:47:49 +0000 http://blog.petmeds.com/?p=718#comment-2340 I have a 3 month old puppy, is he ready for vaccine? I heard this veterinary pet clinic that provides comprehensive veterinary care for Dogs, Cats, and Small Pets such as Vaccinations & Preventive Care, Illness & Injury Care, Surgery and Internal Medicine, Dentistry, Radiology and Microchipping. I have a 3 month old puppy, is he ready for vaccine?

I heard this veterinary pet clinic that provides comprehensive veterinary care for Dogs, Cats, and Small Pets such as Vaccinations & Preventive Care, Illness & Injury Care, Surgery and Internal Medicine, Dentistry, Radiology and Microchipping.

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