[ SHOWGSD-L ] Jean Dodds' Recommended Vaccination Schedule

From: Peggy <pmick12@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Date: Thu, 08 Mar 2007 18:43:25 -0500
 
Dr. Jean Dodds' 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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