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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.