Vaccine Volume: Are We Harming Small Dogs and Cats?
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Are we harming our small dogs and cats by NOT adjusting vaccine dose volume based on their weight. A 2005 study showed that smaller dogs have MORE adverse vaccine side effects, in spite of current veterinary recommendations to NOT alter vaccine volumes.
Hello Dr. Jones,
Thanks for all your videos about how to care our fur babies without harming our pets. I am first time owning Jindo dog, he is 6 months old now, he is well around our family. But he doesn’t do well at Vat office and some strangers. Sometimes, he would behave really gentle. What can I do to easy him to visit Vat smoothly. Alao concern with feeding him with hearearm medication monthly. It says it’s loaded with harmful ingredients and would like to know your opinion. Sincerely pray for your mother in law. Also pray that all your family stay healthy. Again, Thanks for all your videos!!! Helps me so much how to take care little guy.
What do you recommend for puppies shots?
My puppy had a 5 way from the breeder at 8 weeks.
We have her scheduled to get the recombitek C4 & IMRAB 3 rabies at 18 weeks & then we plan on titer testing but should i just skip the 18 week appointment & not do anymore ? I am so torn! Also have a 2.5 yr old Boston Terrier who we are considering neutering but they also require the above rabies shot hes never had one so i am torn on that too if i should skip them all & just find a vet who doesnt require it. Please send your advice thank you!
Here are regimen given by Dr. Jones:
1. Puppies and kittens only need a series of two vaccine boosters, one at 8 weeks then repeated at 12 weeks. I find the most critical time to prevent infectious disease is at this young age. In small kittens and puppies, I prefer to wait until 12 weeks. The traditional third booster in puppies is not necessary. If possible, delay giving the Rabies vaccine until 6 months.
2. Puppies should only be vaccinated for Parvovirus (MLV – Modified Live Vaccines) and Distemper (MLV). Only give Bordetella vaccines if going to a kennel or puppy class. Give Rabies vaccine (KILLED) at 6 months.
3. Kittens should be vaccinated for the respiratory viruses and Panleukopenia (FVRCP – Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia) (MLV). Feline Leukemia (KILLED) vaccine should only be given to ‘high risk’ cats – those in multi -cat households or outdoor cats surrounded by a large cat population. Give Rabies vaccine (KILLED) at 6 months. Ensure that the vaccines are given in the subcutaneous tissue on the lateral sides of the right and left legs.