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re: Yearly Pet Vaccinations: Are They Necessary?
Posted on 5/20/16 at 12:43 pm to Barf
Posted on 5/20/16 at 12:43 pm to Barf
yea - i'd keep it up a bit more (like with kennel cough) if I took my dog to dog parks (I just hate dog parks). His outdoor time with me is on a hiking trail so not a ton of dog-dog interaction.
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Posted on 5/20/16 at 12:44 pm to AubieALUMdvm
quote:I can't believe you took that seriously.
Ignorance at its finest - OT always good for a laugh.
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OP - Vaccines are a good idea. Rabies is required by law and it (and most of the others) can be administered every 3 years in most states. I tend to stop vaccinating my house dogs for anything but rabies after they've reached middle to older age. This is just my preference and not a recommendation. I keep up vaccines in hunting/sporting dogs b/c the exposure is much greater. I don't administer vaccines with what I do but I don't think vets make much money off them at all.
Any dog in the south should be on heartworm preventative throughout the year - not doing so is asking for trouble.
The sidepiece was a dead give away. I don't even own a dog by the way so I really don't care. If I did I would get my dog checked though. Dogs are pretty awesome 
Posted on 5/20/16 at 12:45 pm to Deactived
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The owner of the vet office makes a killing
link?
Posted on 5/20/16 at 12:48 pm to AU_251
quote:Monthly.
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
If you do anything do this. To answer your original question we've never kept up with the annual stuff until we tried to board them or whatever then they got you by the balls. The heartworm is real deal and for the health of your pet make sure you do this religiously.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 12:49 pm to AubieALUMdvm
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yea - i'd keep it up a bit more (like with kennel cough) if I took my dog to dog parks (I just hate dog parks). His outdoor time with me is on a hiking trail so not a ton of dog-dog interaction.
She has pits, so we have zero dog to dog interaction. No dog parks, no boarding. Only outside time they have is to use the bathroom and one dog goes on short walks, the other is too old to move around for any extended period of time.
I'm fairly certain the oldest does not get heart worm preventative anymore. She had some health issues about a year ago so I'm not entirely sure, I would have to ask her.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 12:52 pm to More beer please
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The majority of the revenue goes back in to equipment and stocking medications/vaccines
Unless the price of these have gone way up over the years, vaccines cost them very little.
We used to joke in the hospital how we charged $30 for a vaccine and we bought them for $1
Posted on 5/20/16 at 12:53 pm to AU_251
quote:Take her to the vet BEFORE you start heartworm meds. If she already has them the meds can kill her (from what I understand). You would need to treat differently if they're already there.
Definitely going to start the heartworm again immediately
Posted on 5/20/16 at 12:54 pm to Deactived
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vaccines cost them very little.
dude just stop. You're talking out of your arse now.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 12:58 pm to tigerinthebueche
Did you not read my post?
I said unless the prices have changed since I worked there, they were very cheap.
If I'm wrong, just correct me.
I said unless the prices have changed since I worked there, they were very cheap.
If I'm wrong, just correct me.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 1:58 pm to Barf
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She has pits, so we have zero dog to dog interaction
That's honestly probably the best way to get a pit to bite.. No socialization at all? You gotta socialize them early and often. Socialize them to people, to dogs, cats, and every animal.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 2:02 pm to The Nino
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Where did you get that kennel
Amazon. Although Walmart.com and many other retailers have it too.
Lucky Dog Kennell is the brand. They have many different size configurations. Mine is 8x4. You can take out panels to make it 4 x 4 if needed. They also have a vinyl roof top.
Sorry to hear about your FIL's dog. We went back and forth on if we should do treatment or not due to fatality risk. Keeping a young lab calm for 8 weeks is a tall order.
This post was edited on 5/20/16 at 2:20 pm
Posted on 5/20/16 at 2:05 pm to AU_251
Unless you take your dog to the park or board him, there isn't a serious need to vaccinate.
If he comes in contact with strange dogs on a regular basis, get him vaccinated.
Flea and tick treatment is also unnecessary if you have treated your yard.
If he comes in contact with strange dogs on a regular basis, get him vaccinated.
Flea and tick treatment is also unnecessary if you have treated your yard.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 2:15 pm to AU_251
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Yes we definitely differ.
I watched a family member lose a beloved dog for missing the treatments for a much shorter period of time. It was awful and she still has trouble with the guilt, but do what you want.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 2:22 pm to AU_251
The heartworm business is nothing to sneeze at. That was my point. Too risky with where you live and where you take your dog. It's just not worth it. I hope you can find a way soon to get your dog to the vet. Mine is open on Saturday mornings, but I also bring the kitties in the morning and leave them for the day, as well, for checkups. She doesn't charge me extra for that, but that woman gives too much for free to people. Sometimes, wonder how she makes money. 
Posted on 5/20/16 at 2:47 pm to Clark W Griswold
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Quit taking our pets to the vet. It's a scam.
Surprised at all the idiots who downvoted this. Once vaccinated for rabies they do not need it again. Yet they push you to have one every year. Such a scam.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 2:49 pm to The Mick
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Take her to the vet BEFORE you start heartworm meds. If she already has them the meds can kill her (from what I understand). You would need to treat differently if they're already there.
Some dumb bastards in here.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 3:29 pm to Clark W Griswold
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Quit taking our pets to the vet. It's a scam.
But if they get out of your yard and have worms or fleas you could be charged with a felony. So take care of them and better keep good records of shots.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 3:37 pm to Gris Gris
Where do you guys get your heartworm medication? I order mine from 1800PetMeds. Do you guys have a cheaper option?
Posted on 5/20/16 at 3:41 pm to tigerbutt
My vet gets a 3 year rabies vaccine so I don't have to get one every year. You do have to register for a tag every year. If your dog gets out and bites another dog or a person, you're going to be in some deep water without a current rabies.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 3:47 pm to AU_251
quote:Seems like millions of years worth of evolution support this. Unless one believes that vaccines would of saved the dinosaurs
Interesting. I've spoken with several people recently who have never vaccinated their dogs and their animals lived long, happy lives
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