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Yearly Pet Vaccinations: Are They Necessary?
Posted on 5/20/16 at 12:01 pm
Posted on 5/20/16 at 12:01 pm
I need the OT's expertise on a debatable topic. My dog is now about 2 and a half. He got the normal shots as a pup, and then got his annuals at 1 year. This year, however, I have yet to vaccinate. I am not against it, but also am not sure if it is necessary.
He is a yellow lab mix, about 70 pounds. We frequent the trails and woods, but live in an apartment complex. Been using K9 Advantix for fleas and mosquitoes, but probably going to switch to oral soon
He is a yellow lab mix, about 70 pounds. We frequent the trails and woods, but live in an apartment complex. Been using K9 Advantix for fleas and mosquitoes, but probably going to switch to oral soon
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Posted on 5/20/16 at 12:02 pm to AU_251
Do you give him heartworm meds?
Posted on 5/20/16 at 12:02 pm to AU_251
Quit taking our pets to the vet. It's a scam.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 12:03 pm to The Mick
He hasn't had any this year, no. Is their a vaccine for heartworm, or is it something you must give monthly?
I promise I'm not as pet dumb as this makes me sound
I promise I'm not as pet dumb as this makes me sound
This post was edited on 5/20/16 at 12:04 pm
Posted on 5/20/16 at 12:03 pm to AU_251
If you ever want to board your dogs, you need to get them rabies and kennel cough boosters every year.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 12:04 pm to AU_251
well yearly rabies shots is required by law in tn so....
Posted on 5/20/16 at 12:04 pm to AU_251
In Houston, you have to prove vaccines are current every year.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 12:04 pm to CAD703X
Well I live in AL so the question remains
Posted on 5/20/16 at 12:05 pm to abitabrewed4LSU
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In Houston, you have to prove vaccines are current every year.
Interesting. I've spoken with several people recently who have never vaccinated their dogs and their animals lived long, happy lives
Posted on 5/20/16 at 12:05 pm to The Mick
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Do you give him heartworm meds?
That's very important in the south. I quit giving mine heartworm medicine when I moved to Colorado. But we really don't have mosquitos around here.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 12:06 pm to CCTider
Yea that's the main thing I have to address it seems. The mosquito preventative in the Advantix is nice, but hardly 100%
Posted on 5/20/16 at 12:07 pm to AU_251
My mom missed her cats vaccine this year. Bastard got ringworms and gave her one.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 12:07 pm to AU_251
why don't you ask three different veterinarians in your area for their opinion while you get an estimate from them for the service? There may be three posters here with enough knowledge of the subject to answer your question. The other 5-6 pages of shite opinions will do nothing to help you.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 12:07 pm to AU_251
Yes the vaccinations are necessary and please continue giving them the heartworm and flea medication.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 12:08 pm to AU_251
If you take your cat or dog to the vet, they report it to the city. The city then sends a letter requiring you send proof of vaccinations and like $20.
If they never have taken to the vet in Houston, the city would never know.
If they never have taken to the vet in Houston, the city would never know.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 12:08 pm to AU_251
So you want your dog to get autism?
Posted on 5/20/16 at 12:09 pm to tigerinthebueche
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why don't you ask three different veterinarians in your area for their opinion while you get an estimate from them for the service?
I have done that. If the vet makes money off vaccing my dog, do you think they're going to tell me not to?
Posted on 5/20/16 at 12:10 pm to AU_251
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He hasn't had any this year, no.
If you live in the south you need to give him heartworm medicine!!
Rabies is required by law. Also if you ever get him groomed/or board him.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 12:10 pm to Hulkklogan
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So you want your dog to get autism?
I think he already has it...
Posted on 5/20/16 at 12:12 pm to AU_251
In all seriousness, vaccinate your dog. At the very least get heartworm treatments.
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