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Jean Dodds' Recommended Vaccination Schedule |
Dr. Jean Doddss' Recommended
Vaccination Schedule
W. Jean Dodds, DVM
HEMOPET
938 Stanford Street
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310/ 828-4804
fax: 310/ 828-8251
Note: This schedule is the one
I recommend and should not be interpreted to mean that other
protocols recommended by a veterinarian would be less satisfactory.
It's a matter of professional judgment and choice. For breeds
or families of dogs susceptible to or affected with immune
dysfunction, immune-mediated disease, immune-reactions associated
with vaccinations, or autoimmune endocrine disease (e.g.,
thyroiditis, Addison's or Cushing's disease, diabetes, etc.)
the following protocol is recommended:
For breeds or families of dogs susceptible
to or effected with immune dysfunction, immune-mediated disease,
immune-reactions associated with vaccinations, or autoimmune
endocrine disease (e.g., thyroiditis, Addison's or Cushing's
disease, diabetes, etc.), the following protocol is recommended:
Total of 3 doses ONLY
Age of Pups - Vaccine - Type
9 weeks MLV Distemper/Parvovirus only (e.g. Intervet Progard
Puppy)
12 weeks MLV Distemper/Parvovirus only (e.g. Intervet Progard
Puppy)
16-20 weeks MLV Distemper/Parvovirus only (e.g. Intervet Progard
Puppy)
24 weeks or older, if allowable by law Killed Rabies Vaccine
1 year MLV Distemper/Parvovirus only booster
1 year ( give 3-4 weeks apart from Dist/Parvo booster) Killed
3 year rabies vaccine
MLV=modified-live virus
After 1 year, annually measure serum
antibody titers against specific canine infectious agents
such as distemper and parvovirus. This is especially recommended
for animals previously experiencing adverse vaccine reactions
or breeds at higher risk for such reactions (e.g., Weimaraner,
Akita, American Eskimo, Great Dane).
nother alternative to booster vaccinations
is homeopathic nosodes. This option is considered an unconventional
treatment that has not been scientifically proven to be efficacious.
One controlled parvovirus nosode study did not adequately
protect puppies under challenged conditions. However, data
from Europe and clinical experience in North America support
its use. If veterinarians choose to use homeopathic nosodes,
their clients should be provided with an appropriate disclaimer
and written informed consent should be obtained.
I use only killed 3 year rabies vaccine
for adults and give it separated from other vaccines by 3-4
weeks. In some states, they may be able to give titer test
result in lieu of booster.
I do NOT use Bordetella, corona virus,
leptospirosis or Lyme vaccines unless these diseases are endemic
in the local area pr specific kennel. Futhermore, the currently
licensed leptospira bacterins do not contain the serovars
causing the majority of clinical leptospirosis today.
I do NOT recommend vaccinating bitches
during estrus, pregnancy or lactation.
W.
Jean Dodds, DVM
HEMOPET
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