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All of our dogs are now on a “Minimal Vaccination” schedule.
Core Shots Only -
Parvo
Distemper
Given once at an age when maternal antibodies have waned.
A titers blood test done 3 weeks later to access if the dog has
antibodies to the agents given.
Another titers test at 2 years old. If any titers show at all,
then the dog is considered immune for life.
No further vaccines or titers testing required.
One rabies shot given after 9 months of age.
Over-vaccinating can cause many health problems for animals,
mainly associated with the immune system being compromised.
Problems ranging from arthritis, allergies, epilepsy, skin disease,
digestive disorders, behavioural problems, cancers and leukaemia.
“Canine Health Concern” has one of the most detailed websites
dealing with issues regarding over-vaccination.
This particular page from the site -
Vaccines - Are They Safe For Your Dog?
is the best place to start if you want an overview.
They were formed in 1994 and in 1998 their work became the subject of a
prime-time TV documentary,
'World in Action', which has been networked around the world.
At Cat’s Cradle Catahoulas we are promoting a
minimal vaccine schedule for all pups that we sell.
One set of properly timed shots (Parvo & Distemper as the main “core” vaccines)
are good for life - see following:
The American Veterinary Medical Assoc (AVMA) Council on Biologic and Therapeutic Agents (COBTA) stated on July, 2000 137th Annual AVMA Convention these findings on vaccine protocols
- When an annual booster vaccination with a modified live virus vaccine (i.e. Distemper or Parvovirus )
is given to a previously vaccinated adult animal - no added protection is provided. Modified live virus vaccines depend on the replication of the virus for a response. Antibodies from previous vaccines do not allow the new virus to replicate. Antibody titers are not boosted significantly, memory cell populations are not expanded. No additional protection is provided.
- Vaccine Manufacturers label claims should be backed by scientific data. There is no scientific data to
support label directions for re-administration of MLV vaccines annually.
- Vaccines are not harmless. Unnecessary side effects and adverse events can be minimized by avoiding unnecessary vaccinations.
For more information on this and other canine health related subjects, the book -
“The Nature of Animal Healing “ By: Dr. Martin Goldstein
will give great understanding into how the feeding of kibble dog food and
over-vaccinating our dogs are adversely effecting their health and lives.
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