Vaccinations/Boosters - Exclusively Setters2024-03-28T19:33:05Zhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/forum/topics/vaccinations-boosters?feed=yes&xn_auth=noWe used to get our dogs vacci…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-08-26:865021:Comment:9817282012-08-26T03:40:16.257ZJudith M. Meekhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/JudithMMeek
<p>We used to get our dogs vaccinated annually. But a lot of the current thinking is that our dogs may being over vaccinated. So, what we have opted to do is get the three year rabies vaccine; with the parvo/distemper, we have the dog titered every year to see if she still carries the antibodies. If she does not, she then will get the parvo/distemper. She had a parvo/distemper last January, 2011. It had been almost six years. Now, we have a three year parvo/distemper vaccine, so that was…</p>
<p>We used to get our dogs vaccinated annually. But a lot of the current thinking is that our dogs may being over vaccinated. So, what we have opted to do is get the three year rabies vaccine; with the parvo/distemper, we have the dog titered every year to see if she still carries the antibodies. If she does not, she then will get the parvo/distemper. She had a parvo/distemper last January, 2011. It had been almost six years. Now, we have a three year parvo/distemper vaccine, so that was what we did then. Strange thing, our insurance will pay for these vaccines, but they will not pay for the titer to see it she really needs it. Go figure</p>
<p></p> This interview is fascinating…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-08-16:865021:Comment:9787142012-08-16T08:07:43.457ZFran Griffinhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/FranGriffin
<p>This interview is fascinating to listen to. All 4 parts need to be watched.</p>
<p><a href="http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/videos.aspx" target="_blank">http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/videos.aspx</a></p>
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<p>This interview is fascinating to listen to. All 4 parts need to be watched.</p>
<p><a href="http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/videos.aspx" target="_blank">http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/videos.aspx</a></p>
<p></p> I think I watched a vet on a…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-08-16:865021:Comment:9786492012-08-16T08:04:15.756ZFran Griffinhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/FranGriffin
<p>I think I watched a vet on a video a couple of years ago who said that Lepto was a virus with many different strains, and our dogs would have to be vaccinated against a particular strain for it to be effective?</p>
<p>I think I watched a vet on a video a couple of years ago who said that Lepto was a virus with many different strains, and our dogs would have to be vaccinated against a particular strain for it to be effective?</p> Yep, spot on there Sue.tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-08-16:865021:Comment:9786462012-08-16T08:02:37.483ZFran Griffinhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/FranGriffin
<p>Yep, spot on there Sue.</p>
<p>Yep, spot on there Sue.</p> Most insurers actually mean t…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-08-16:865021:Comment:9786422012-08-16T08:02:03.610ZFran Griffinhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/FranGriffin
<p>Most insurers actually mean that they wont pay out for any disease which is linked to something which could have been vaccinated against. I have never known an insurer check whether your dogs are up to date with boosters or not, otherwise I think there would be some companies in existence by now who would cater for owners who don't want to boost, as it is well known that many don't.</p>
<p>Most insurers actually mean that they wont pay out for any disease which is linked to something which could have been vaccinated against. I have never known an insurer check whether your dogs are up to date with boosters or not, otherwise I think there would be some companies in existence by now who would cater for owners who don't want to boost, as it is well known that many don't.</p> message received, loud and cl…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-08-15:865021:Comment:9781262012-08-15T12:15:52.922Zsilviahttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/silviamarco
<p>message received, loud and clear ! :) Thanks Teresa!</p>
<p>message received, loud and clear ! :) Thanks Teresa!</p> There is a vaccine for leishm…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-08-15:865021:Comment:9780552012-08-15T09:08:24.876ZTeresahttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/Teresa
<p>There is a vaccine for leishmaniosis, and Portugal was the "test country". However, I personally would not reccomend it for several reasons: It's insanly expensive; If your dog has and adverse reaction, this vaccine can't be reverted with corticosteroids and the dog dies; It does not prevent the infection, it only masks the symptoms longer, so you still have to spend money preventing the flea bite in your dogs; most test kits will stop working because you'll have Leishmania antibodies in the…</p>
<p>There is a vaccine for leishmaniosis, and Portugal was the "test country". However, I personally would not reccomend it for several reasons: It's insanly expensive; If your dog has and adverse reaction, this vaccine can't be reverted with corticosteroids and the dog dies; It does not prevent the infection, it only masks the symptoms longer, so you still have to spend money preventing the flea bite in your dogs; most test kits will stop working because you'll have Leishmania antibodies in the dog so it'll be harder and more expensive to find out if the dog is inefected. I'd much rather have early symptoms and to an early treatment that makes leishmaniosis manageable for a lot longer than only finding out when my dog is termianl and there is nothing I can do!</p>
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<p>(oh, and I only know one vet that actually gave the vaccine to his dog, the rest of them prefered to wait a couple more years and see more studies published before even considering it on THEIR dogs!)</p> Thanks every one yes S c…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-08-14:865021:Comment:9778562012-08-14T21:27:03.704Zsue morganhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/suemorgan
<p>Thanks every one yes S collars ordered and my vet did suggest alternating advocaat and advantis,there is an English speaking vet in the village and I will see what they also suggest</p>
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<p>Happy to report no side effects from The Rabies ,obviously a better innoculation than the human version.........I remember being quite * RUFF* when I had my first and third and a later booster also caused my arm to swell and throb ,</p>
<p>Thanks every one yes S collars ordered and my vet did suggest alternating advocaat and advantis,there is an English speaking vet in the village and I will see what they also suggest</p>
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<p>Happy to report no side effects from The Rabies ,obviously a better innoculation than the human version.........I remember being quite * RUFF* when I had my first and third and a later booster also caused my arm to swell and throb ,</p> btw: apparently the vaccinati…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-08-13:865021:Comment:9777162012-08-13T20:43:14.053Zsilviahttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/silviamarco
<p>btw: apparently the vaccination against leshmaniosis is available now (in france for sure and probably in portugal as well since i have been told it was the first country which had it..)</p>
<p>I am not sure it is worth for just an occasional trip: it takes 3 inoculations starting ~3months before the trip and then a booster yearly.. maybe for just a short vacation the protection with advantix and scalibor is fine, and the vaccine is more suitable for people leaving in the mediterranean…</p>
<p>btw: apparently the vaccination against leshmaniosis is available now (in france for sure and probably in portugal as well since i have been told it was the first country which had it..)</p>
<p>I am not sure it is worth for just an occasional trip: it takes 3 inoculations starting ~3months before the trip and then a booster yearly.. maybe for just a short vacation the protection with advantix and scalibor is fine, and the vaccine is more suitable for people leaving in the mediterranean area: that I dont know, but I will ask the vet advise next year, in case it becomes available in the UK.. sorry if this post takes the discussion off the initial topic, but i though is important to know this info.. I am a bit paranoic with leishmania :(</p> I always do the first 'puppy'…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-08-13:865021:Comment:9777112012-08-13T20:34:41.436ZDee Rancehttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/DeeRance
<p>I always do the first 'puppy' jags, then give the first years booster, and then every two or three years for a full booster, Most vets will agree....all be it in private....that we give too many injections for the immune system so long as there isn't an 'outbreak' of something or another, then maybe a teeter test, just to see what is needed...if anything...<b><br/></b></p>
<p>I always do the first 'puppy' jags, then give the first years booster, and then every two or three years for a full booster, Most vets will agree....all be it in private....that we give too many injections for the immune system so long as there isn't an 'outbreak' of something or another, then maybe a teeter test, just to see what is needed...if anything...<b><br/></b></p>