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Additonal Information
Vaccines and a better understanding to a healthy pet
Core Vaccines:
There is a certain group of
vaccines that all dogs should get,
regardless of lifestyle or individual differences. These are known as
core vaccines, and are combined in one injection known as DA2PPv. The
“D” stands for distemper virus, a deadly virus that causes neurological
and respiratory problems. Adenovirus 2 is a type of infectious hepatitis
(liver disease) that has largely been eradicated in dogs, but is still
recommended. Parainfluenza is a mild respiratory virus. “Pv” stands for
parvovirus, a highly contagious infection of the intestinal system and
white blood cells. Another common combination is DHLPP, with the “H”
referring to hepatitis and the “L” referring to leptospirosis. We do not give Lepto to whippets or saluki"s
The
rabies vaccine is also considered a core vaccine, as well as a legal
requirement in virtually all of the U.S. It is given either every year
or every three years, depending on local regulations.
Another
group of vaccines constitute the noncore vaccines. These are given
individually based on the risk factors for each individual dog.
Bordetella, corona virus, Lyme disease and leptospirosis are examples of
noncore vaccines. Dog owners should discuss the risk factors for all of
these noncore vaccines before agreeing to them.
For example leptospirosis protects dogs from an infection they will
only get from contact with wildlife. In the past, this was seen mostly
in farm dogs who
were exposed to infected cattle. Now many urban dogs
are exposed to leptospirosis due to contact with raccoons, rats and
other
critters that have invaded residential areas. The disease is spread
primarily through contact with urine. As whippets do not tolerate this
vaccine well, are not to be kept outdoor and understanding what it is given for we do not recommend
this vaccine at all.
We follow and recommend the Dr Jean Dodd Vaccine Protocol but please work out a routine with your own vet
this is from Dr Dodd's website:
The following vaccine protocol is offered for those
dogs where minimal vaccinations are advisable or
desirable. The schedule is one I recommend and
should not interpreted to mean that other protocols
recommended by a veterinarian would be less
satisfactory. It's a matter of professional judgment
and choice.
Age of Pups |
Vaccine Type |
|
9 - 10 weeks
14 weeks
16 -18 weeks (optional)
20 weeks or older, if allowable by law
1 year
1 year
|
Distemper + Parvovirus, MLV (e.g. Intervet Progard Puppy DPV) Same as above
Same as above (optional)
Rabies
Distemper + Parvovirus, MLV
Rabies, killed 3-year product (give 3-4 weeks apart from distemper/parvovirus booster) |
Perform vaccine antibody titers for distemper and parvovirus every three years thereafter, or more often, if desired. Vaccinate for rabies virus according to the law, except where circumstances indicate that a written waiver needs to be obtained from the primary care veterinarian. In that case, a rabies antibody titer can also be performed to accompany the waiver request.
