Right level of vaccination

[Fenners]

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Hi,

You may be aware from my previous post that I recently received a puppy from a breeder that is an advocate of a homeopathic approach to healthcare in dogs.

I decided to have my puppy vaccinated and have also dewormed him, against the advice of the breeder. Although I like to follow the approach backed by medical science, I am also a believer that vets do over-treat dogs. My plan currently is to give the puppy his 2nd vaccination but then to avoid booster jabs. This is based on much reading on the internet from a variety of sources. My plan is to have his white blood cells tested at certain points to see if a booster is actually required.

I wondered if people were willing to share their views on this as I’m still in the process of making my decision. I also wondered how often you give your dogs worming medication and how often?

Thanks in advance.

 

[JudyN]

I think that checking bloods for immunity (titre testing) every so often is a great approach - I would have done this with my dog if he was more cooperative at the vet!

I took a similar approach to worming - I sent off a stool sample to Wormcount every few months so only had to worm him when it was needed (it usually wasn't). The best bit of doing that is when the person in the post office asks you what's in the parcel...

 

[Hemlock]

I agree with JudyN.

My dogs had puppy vaccinations once their immune systems were properly developed, then with the full approval of my vet, were titre tested until 9 years old, after which, having been proved to be fully immune for all that time, were considered well protected for the rest of their lives.

 

[Fenners]

I agree with JudyN.

My dogs had puppy vaccinations once their immune systems were properly developed, then with the full approval of my vet, were titre tested until 9 years old, after which, having been proved to be fully immune for all that time, were considered well protected for the rest of their lives.

May I ask at what age their immune systems were developed? Have I had it done too early at 10 weeks for the first jabs?

 

[JoanneF]

I can't comment on the effectiveness, but if your dog ever has to go into daycare, or kennels for boarding, or be taken out by dog walkers, they may insist on up to date vaccination.