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THE BASICS OF CANINE VACCINATIONS 

3/3/2014

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As important as vaccinations are for protecting health the health of your dog, determining which are appropriate and how often they should be administered are no longer simple decisions. Gone are the days of vaccinating simply because you received a reminder postcard. Just as with any other medical procedure, vaccinations should be administered only after individualized discussion and consideration of the potential risks and benefits.

Consider the following:
· There are currently 14 canine vaccinations to choose from!

· During the past decade we learned that, for some vaccines, the duration of protection is longer than previously recognized. In the past, we vaccinated for the core diseases (distemper, parvovirus, and rabies) annually. We now know these vaccinations, when given to adult dogs, provide protection a minimum of three years and, in some cases life-long protection.

· There are no set of rules veterinarians must follow when determining which vaccines to give and how frequently they are administered, except for state-mandated rabies shots.

· Vaccines have the potential to cause many side effects and can be life threatening.


What you can do:
1. Educate yourself about available canine vaccinations, durations and potential side effects. In some cases, treating the disease might be preferable to the risks and expense of a vaccine.

2. Determine to which diseases your dog has potential exposure. A miniature poodle who rarely leaves the house likely has no exposure to Lyme disease (spread by ticks); however, a Lab that goes camping and duck hunting may have significant exposure.

3. Alert your veterinarian to any symptoms or medical issues your dog is experiencing. It is almost always best to avoid vaccinating a sick dog–better to let his immune system concentrate on getting rid of a current illness rather than creating a vaccine “distraction”.

4. Consider vaccine serology. This involves testing a blood sample to determine if adequate vaccine protection still exists (remember, vaccine protection can last for years).

5. Ask your veterinarian about the potential side effects of proposed vaccinations, what you should be watching for, and whether or not there are any restrictions for your dog in the days immediately following vaccination.


By Sarah Zumhofe
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7/30/2019 12:06:40 pm

Thanks for the information on pup vaccinations. I just adopted a beautiful old dog. I will make sure to get her vaccinated.

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    Sarah Zum Hofe was born in 1987 in St. Louis, MO- and has since then had a love affair with animals!
                                        
    In 2011, Sarah met her husband, Timothy Zum Hofe through eHarmony, and after 2 years of courtship, they were married in 2013. 

    In 2013 they adopted their first dog, a Morkie, i.e., part Maltese and part Yorkie. They named her Lacy Loo and she is now 6 years old. 

    They bought their first house in 2013, and they now live in Perryville, MO. 

    Timothy has been teaching at Saxony Lutheran High School for 12 years. He teaches religion and social studies and is currently in school to get his master's degree. 

    Sarah Zum Hofe is the founder of Pet First Pet Care, which was established in 2008. 

    Pet First Pet Care opened in St. Louis, and now has another location in Perryville, MO, where the owner currently resides. Pet First Pet Care will continue to expand with new locations across the United States. 

    Sarah has been working professionally with animals for 14 years, since the age of 18. She has been a pet care associate at big chain pet stores and a veterinary technician, and in 2008, finally found her calling and true passion as owner of Pet First Pet Care.

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