{"id":66,"date":"2016-08-06T09:45:49","date_gmt":"2016-08-06T09:45:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/67.207.81.69\/k9wp\/?p=66"},"modified":"2016-09-06T09:48:17","modified_gmt":"2016-09-06T09:48:17","slug":"vaccine-protocol-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/k9atf.com\/k9wp\/?p=66","title":{"rendered":"Vaccine Protocol Update"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vaccine protocol<\/strong>
\nFORWARDED WITH PERMISSION<\/p>\n

Dr. W. Jean Dodd’s vaccination protocol is now being adopted by
\nALL 27 North American veterinary schools.
\nGet the word out.<\/p>\n

VACCINATION NEWS FLASH<\/span>
\n*I would like to make you aware that all 27 veterinary schools in
\nNorth America are in the process of changing their protocols for
\nvaccinating dogs and cats. Some of this information will present an ethical
\n&economic challenge to vets, and there will be skeptics.<\/p>\n

Some organizations have come up with a political compromise
\nsuggesting vaccinations every 3 years to appease those who fear
\nloss of income vs. those concerned about potential side effects. Politics,
\ntraditions, or the doctor’s economic well being should not be a
\nfactor in medical decision.<\/p>\n

NEW PRINCIPLES OF IMMUNOLOGY<\/span>
\n“Dogs and cats immune systems mature fully at 6 months. If a
\nmodified live virus vaccine is given after 6 months of age, it
\nprod uces an immunity which is good for the life of the pet (ie:
\ncanine distemper,parvo, feline distemper). If another MLV vaccine
\nis given a year later, the antibodies from the first vaccine
\nneutralize the antigens of the second vaccine and there is little
\nor no effect. The titer is not “boosted” nor are more memory
\ncells induced.” Not only are annual boosters for parvo and distemper
\nunnecessary, they subject the pet to potential risks of allergic reactions
\nand immune-mediated hemolytic anemia. “There is no scientific documentation
\nto back up label claims for annual administration of MLV vaccines.”
\nPuppies receive antibodies through their mothers milk. This
\nnatural protection can last 8-14weeks. Puppies & kittens should
\nNOT be vaccinated at LESS than 8weeks. Maternal immunity will
\nneutralize the vaccine and little protection (0-38%) will be produced.
\nVaccination at 6 weeks will, however, delay the timing of the first highly
\neffective vaccin e. Vaccinations given 2 weeks apart suppress
\nrather than stimulate the immune system. A series of vaccinations
\nis given starting at 8 weeks and given 3-4 weeks apart up to 16
\nweeks of age.Another vaccination given sometime after 6 months of
\nage (usually at 1 year 4mo) will provide lifetime immunity.<\/p>\n

CURRENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DOGS<\/span>
\nDistemper & Parvo * “According to Dr. Schultz, AVMA, 8-15-95,
\nwhen a vaccinations series given at 2, 3 & 4 months and again at
\n1 year with a MLV, puppies and kitten program memory cells that survive for
\nlife, providing lifelong immunity.” Dr. Carmichael at Cornell and
\nDr. Schultz have studies showing immunity against challenge at 2-10 years
\nfor\u00a0canine distemper & 4 years for parvovirus. Studies for longer
\nduration are pending. “There are no new strains of parvovirus as
\none mfg. would like to suggest. Parvovirus vaccination provides
\ncross immunity for all types.” Hepatitis (Adenovirus) is one of
\nthe agents known to be a cause of kennel cough. Only vaccines
\nwith CAV-2 should be used asCAV-1 vaccines carry the risk of
\n“hepatitis blue-eye” reactions & kidney damage.**Bordetella Parainfluenza:
\nCommonly called “Kennel cough” Recommended only for those dogs boarded,
\ngroomed, taken to dog shows, or for any reason housed where exposed to a
\nlot of dogs. The intranasal vaccine provides more complete and more
\nrapid onset of immunity with less chance of reaction. Immunity requires 72
\nhours and does not protect from every cause of kennel cough. Immunity is of
\nshort duration (4 to
\n6 months).*<\/p>\n

*RABIES There have been no reported cases of rabid dogs or cats
\nin Harris, Montogomery or Ft. Bend Counties [Texas], there have
\nbeen rabid skunks and bats so the potential exists. \/ It is a
\nkilled vaccineand must be given every year.\/*\/\/<\/p>\n

*Lyme disease_is a tick born disease which can cause lameness,
\nkidney failure and heart disease in dog s. Ticks can also transmit
\nthe disease to humans. The original Ft. Dodge killed bacteria has proven to
\nbe the most effective vaccine. Lyme disease prevention should emphasize
\nearly
\nremoval of ticks. Amitraz collars are more effective than Top
\nSpot, as amitraz paralyzes the tick’s mouthparts preventing
\ntransmission of disease.<\/p>\n

**VACCINATIONS NOT RECOMMENDED* *<\/span>
\nMultiple components in vaccines compete with each other for the
\nimmune system and result in lesser immunity for each individual
\ndisease as well as increasing the risk of a reaction. Canine Corona Virus
\nis only a disease of puppies. It is rare, self limiting (dogs get well in
\n3 days without treatment). Cornell & Texas A&M have only
\ndiagnosed one case each in the last 7 years. Corona virus does
\nnot cause disease in adult dogs.*<\/p>\n

*Leptospirosis vaccine is a common cause of adverse reactions in
\ndogs. Most of the clinical cases of lepto reported in dogs in the
\nUS are caused by serovaars (or types) grippotyphosa and
\nbratsilvia. The vaccines contain different serovaars eanicola and
\nictohemorrhagica. Cross protection is not provided and protection
\nis short lived. Lepto vaccine is immuno-supressive to puppies
\nless than 16 weeks.<\/p>\n

NEW DEVELOPMENTS:<\/span> Giardia is the most common intestinal parasite
\nof humans inNorth America , 30% or more of all dogs & cats are
\ninfected with giardia. It has now been demonstrated that humans can
\ntransmit
\ngiardiato dogs & cats & vice versa. *<\/p>\n

Heartworm preventative must be given year-round in Houston .<\/p>\n

*VACCINES BADLY NEEDED<\/span> New vaccines in development include:
\nFeline Immunodeficiency Virus and cat scratch fever vaccine for
\ncats and Ehrlichia [one of the other tick diseases, much worse than Lymes]
\nfor dogs.<\/p>\n

THE VIEW FROM THE TRENCHES; BUSINESS ASPECTS<\/span>
\nMost vets recommend annual boosters and most kennel operators
\nrequire them. For years the prici ng structure of vets has misled
\nclients into thinking that the inherent value of an annual office
\nvisit was in the “shots” they failed to emphasize the importance
\nof a physical exam for early detection of treatable diseases. It
\nis my hope that you will continue to require rabies & Kennel
\ncough and emphasize the importance of a recent vet exam. I also
\nhope you will accept the new protocols and honor these pets as currently
\nvaccinated. Those in the boarding business who will honor the new vaccine
\nprotocols can gain new customers who were turned away from vet owned
\nboarding facilities reluctant to
\nchange.<\/p>\n

CONCLUSION<\/span>
\nDogs & cats no longer need to be vaccinated against distemper,
\nparvo, & feline leukemia every year. Once the initial series of
\npuppy or kitten vaccinations and first annual vaccinations are
\ncompleted, immunity from MLV vaccines persists for life. It has
\nbeen shown that cats over 1 year of age are immune to Fel ine
\nLeukemia whether they have been vaccinated or not. Imagine the
\nmoney you will save, not to mention less risks from side effects.
\nPCR rabies vaccine, because it is not adjuvanted, will mean less
\nrisk of mediated hemolytic anemia and allergic reactions are
\nreduced by less frequent use of vaccines as well as by avoiding
\nunnecessary vaccines such as K-9 Corona virus and chlamydia for
\ncats, as well as ineffective vaccines such as Leptospirosis and
\nFIP. Intranasal vaccine for Rhiotracheitis and Calici virus, two
\nupper respiratory viruses of cats provide more complete
\nprotection than injectable vaccines with less risk of serious
\nreactions.<\/p>\n

The AAHA and all 27 veterinary schools of North America are our
\nbiggest endorsement for these new protocols.*<\/p>\n

*Dr. Bob Rogers*<\/p>\n

Please consider as current on all vaccinations
\nfor boarding purposes.<\/p>\n

DOGS Initial series of puppy vaccines
\n1. distemper, hepatitis, parvo, parinfluenze – 3 sets one month
\napart concluding at 16 weeks of age.*
\n2. Rabies at 16 weeks of age (later is better)
\n3. Bordetella within last 4-6 months First annual (usually at 1
\nyear and4 months of age)*
\n1. DHP, Parvo, Rabies
\n2. Bordetella within last 4-6 months 2 years or older
\n1. Rabies with in last year
\n2. Bordetella within last 4-6 months
\n3. DHP & Parvo given anytime over 6 months of age , but not
\nnecessarily within the last year.
\nRecommended: Physical exam for transmissible diseases and health
\nrisks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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