Diane, I have been using Dr. Jean Dodds' (of Hemopet) vaccination schedule for nearly 3 years. This is the 2006 AAHA Canine Vaccine Guidelines for the Veterinary Practice (which can be googled). Most often referred to as "minimal vaccination protocol". The BRAND of vaccine is VERY important! MLV Distemper/Parvo only (Intervet Progard Puppy) at 9 weeks, 12 weeks, 16-20 weeks, final booster at 1 yr. 3 yr Rabies Vaccine no sooner than 6 mos (my Vet will only give 1 yr Rabies as the first vaccine, but 3 yr Rabies is given thereafter) Rabies vaccine should be given 3-4 weeks before or after any other vaccine - not in combination. These are considered core vaccines, others such as Corona, Lymes, etc may be used for certain areas but not generally recommended. Conni Fuller Rockford, IL www.MoonshadowGSD.com *********************************************************** Msg: #5 in digest Date: Thu, 9 Apr 2009 21:32:29 -0700 (PDT) From: Diane Brantley <texasgsds@xxxxxxxxx> Subject: Puppy vacinations An acquaintance's four month old puppy has contracted parvo. I know that the puppy had all of its shots. My GSD mentor also lost a four month old puppy to parvo years ago. I think that the mother's antibodies are interfering with the shots. I'm also thinking that puppies should get there shots later because of this interference. What do you guys think? What shot protocol do you use? Do you give lepto, corona, and if so when? Thanks. Diane BISS Ch. Echo-Cham's River Phoenix OFA H&E AKA "River" Da-Jo's Crestview Ironman AKA "Tony" Echo-Cham's Satin Doll AKA "Dolly" Tejas' Not Ready To Make Nice (deceased) DB's Kurzon Dax of Starfleet,CGC,CD, HT sheep,PT cattle, TT (deceased) Modi, CD (deceased) ____________________________________________________________ Discount Online Trading - Click Now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTFOsWjvyHhp9yPRmslzlSW6iUKNOjruYBAF9eN66oO4guivctXYNi/ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================