Joey Posted February 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Thank you Maureen, I will do that for sure. That's the kind of info I'm looking for. I've been up and down about the benefits/downfalls of vaccines for animals for years now. I'm certainly going to research it. He just seems so sensitive to everything I would hate for something aweful to happen either way (getting the vaccine or not). Thanks, Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 (edited) Remember our Cuddles, well she had all her puppy shots when we got her. Since that time,we never had a shot given to her. She lived a long time with us. Always happy and spunky. Seen no need to give her any shots since she was a lap/house dog. She past at the age of 11. Thats a good life for a coakapoo. She ended passing due to cancer. We now have Gizmo, a Yorkie. He is the same. All puppy shots then nothing after. He is no different then what cuddles was, Happy,spunky and a good friend. Pain in the ass at times,but he,s our friend. Edited February 24, 2015 by Brian B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted February 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Cuddles or Tink Being a lap/house dog, you obviously took her for walks though right? That's what they seem to be warning me about, Raccoon doo doo on the path or backyard etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Remember our Cuddles, Maureen does fabulous work, eh Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 My dogs have their starter shots and thats it. Never had a sick dog, and have always had a dog. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 we just did the starter shots as well and treat with revolution from april to december Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister G Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 (edited) My dog has a bad reaction to the kennel cough shot. His reaction was worse when he had it administered nasally. But when he gets it orally he has no bad reaction. Ask your vet if this particular vaccine can be administered in ways other than intravenously. My hound always gets her kennel cough shot and got kennel cough this year......we asked the vet how can that be.........he said just like the flu there are different strains of kennel cough....seems like a waste of time and MONEY IMHO. Edited February 25, 2015 by Mister G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 good luck Joey, I know Ralphie is in good hands Our pets add so much to our daily lives, here's Winston and Feisto 20 minutes ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted February 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 OMG, love the box, that's so cool. Thanks Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 My hound always gets her kennel cough shot and got kennel cough this year......we asked the vet how can that be.........he said just like the flu there are different strains of kennel cough....seems like a waste of time and MONEY IMHO. Yes, mine got it once too. The kennel I put him in when I have to go away for work or other reasons will not let me board him without the shot though. Otherwise I wouldn't bother with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister G Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Yes, mine got it once too. The kennel I put him in when I have to go away for work or other reasons will not let me board him without the shot though. Otherwise I wouldn't bother with it. YEP, that's exactly what happened to us. You can't board the dog unless they have the shot and we can see the logic in that. HOWEVER, the kennel also does dog grooming and those dogs don't need a shot so we think it might have come from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Mine got it on a stay at the kennel too. Would probably be a lot worse if they didn't stipulate the shot though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bare foot wader Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 The local CO's were requesting coyote carcasses a while back, testing for a new strain of parvo...vaccination isn't a guarantee by any means, but I do believe it helps The more interaction your dog has with other dogs, wildlife, livestock, etc the more risk there is to contract something I've always thought it odd that most kennels and dog sitters require paperwork for vacs, but groomers don't seem to ask Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 The more interaction your dog has with other dogs, wildlife, livestock, etc the more risk there is to contract something I've always thought it odd that most kennels and dog sitters require paperwork for vacs, but groomers don't seem to ask Actually, a number of groomers, the reputable ones, will insist on records of vaccination. Ours does, as does the local Petsmart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Actually, a number of groomers, the reputable ones, will insist on records of vaccination. Ours does, as does the local Petsmart. Yep, the Petsmart I took mine to in Tampa for a good grooming asked for the records. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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