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This is great news!
Dr. Dodd's vaccination protocol is now being adopted by ALL 27 North
American veterinary
schools. I highly recommend that you read this. Copy and save it to your
files.
Print it and pass it out at dog fairs, catshows,
kennel club meetings, dog parks, give a copy to your veterinarian and
groomer, etc.,
etc.
Get the word out. ~~~~
VACCINATION NEWSFLASH
I would like to make you aware that all 27 veterinary schools in North
America are
in the process of changing their protocols for vaccinating dogs and cats.
Some of
this information will present an ethical & economic challenge to vets, and
there
will be skeptics. Some organizations have come up with a political
compromise suggesting
vaccinations every 3 years to appease those who fear
loss of income vs those concerned about potential side effects. Politics,
traditions,
or the doctor's economic well being should not be a factor in medical
decision.
NEW PRINCIPLES OF IMMUNOLOGY
"Dogs and cats immune systems mature fully at 6 months. If a modified live
virus
vaccine is given after 6 months of age, it produces an immunity which is
good for
the life of the pet (ie: canine distemper, parvo, feline distemper). If
another MLV
vaccine is given a year later, the antibodies from the first vaccine
neutralize the
antigens of the second vaccine and there is little or no effect. The titer
is not
"boosted" nor are more memory cells induced.
"
Not only are annual boosters for parvo and distemper unnecessary, they
subject the
pet to potential risks of allergic reactions and immune-mediated hemolytic
anemia.
"There is no scientific documentation to back up label claims for annual
administration
of MLV vaccines.
"Puppies receive antibodies through their mothers milk. This natural
protection
can last 8-14 weeks. Puppies & kittens should NOT be vaccinated at LESS
than 8 weeks.
Maternal immunity will neutralize the vaccine and
little protection (0-38%) will be produced. Vaccination at 6 weeks will,
however,
delay the timing of the first highly effective vaccine. Vaccinations given
2 weeks
apart suppress rather than stimulate the immune system. A series of
vaccinations
is given starting at 8 weeks and given 3-4 weeks apart up to 16 weeks of
age.
Another vaccination given sometime after 6 months of age (usually at 1 year
4 mo)
will provide lifetime immunity.
CURRENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DOGS
"Distemper & Parvo. According to Dr. Schultz, AVMA, 8-15-95, when a
vaccinations
series given at 2, 3 & 4 months and again at 1 year with a MLV, puppies and
kitten
program memory cells that survive for life, providing lifelong immunity.
"Dr. Carmichael
at Cornell and Dr. Schultz have studies showing immunity against challenge
at 2-10
years for canine distemper & 4 years for parvovirus.
Studies for longer duration are pending."There are no new strains of
parvovirus as
one mfg. would like to suggest.
Parvovirus vaccination provides cross immunity for all types.
"Hepatitis (Adenovirus) is one of the agents known to be a cause of kennel
cough.
Only vaccines with CAV-2 should be used as CAV-1 vaccines carry the risk of
"hepatitis
blue-eye" reactions & kidney damage.
"Bordetella Parainfluenza: Commonly called "Kennel cough", recommended only
for
those dogs boarded, groomed, taken to dog shows, or for any reason
housed where exposed to a lot of dogs. The intranasal vaccine provides more
complete
and more rapid onset of immunity with less chance of reaction. Immunity
requires
72 hours and does not protect from every cause of kennel cough. Immunity is
of short
duration (4 to 6 months).
RABIES
There have been no reported cases of rabid dogs or cats in Harris,
Montogomery or
Ft. Bend Counties [Texas], there have been rabid skunks and bats so the
potential
exists.
It is a killed vaccine and must be given every
year.
Lyme disease is a tick born disease which can cause lameness, kidney failure
and
heart disease in dogs. Ticks can also transmit the disease to humans. The
original
Ft.
Dodge killed bacteria has proven to be the most
effective vaccine.
Lyme disease prevention should emphasize early removal of ticks.
Amitraz collars are more effective than Top Spot, as amitraz paralyzes the
tick's
mouth parts preventing transmission of disease
VACCINATIONS NOT RECOMMENDED
Multiple components in vaccines compete with each other for the immune
system and
result in lesser immunity for each individual disease as well as increasing
the risk
of a reaction.
Canine Corona Virus is only a disease of puppies.
It is rare, self limiting (dogs get well in 3 days without treatment).
Cornell
& Texas A&M have only diagnosed one case each in the last 7 years.
Corona virus does
not cause disease in adult dogs.
"Leptospirosis vaccine is a common cause of adverse reactions in dogs
Most of the clinical cases of lepto reported in dogs in the US are caused
by serovaars
(or types) grippotyphosa and bratsilvia. The vaccines
contain different serovaars eanicola and ictohemorrhagica. Cross protection
is not
provided and
protection is short lived. Lepto vaccine is immuno-supressive to puppies
less than
16 weeks.
NEW RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CATS
Feline vaccine related Fibrosarcoma is a type of terminal cancer related in
inflammation
caused by rabies & leukemia vaccines
This cancer is thought to affect 1 in 10,000 cats vaccinated. Vaccines
with aluminum
adjuvant, an ingredient included to stimulate the immune system, have been
implicated
as a higher risk.
We now recommend a non-adjuvanted rabies vaccine for cats
Testing by Dr. Macy, Colorado State, has shown this vaccine to have the
lowest tissue
reaction and although
there is no guarantee that a vaccine induced sarcoma will not develop, the
risk will
be much lower than with other vaccines.
Program injectable 6 mo flea prevention
for cats has been shown to be very tissue reactive & therefore has the
potential
of inducing an injection site fiborsarcoma.
If your cats develops a lump at the site of a vaccination, we
recommend that it be removed ASAP, within 3-12 weeks
Feline Leukemia Virus Vaccine
This virus is the leading viral killer of cats. The individuals most at
risk of
infection are young outdoor cats, indoor/outdoor cats and cats exposed to
such individuals.
Indoor only cats with no exposure to potentially infected cats are unlikely
to become
infected.
All cats should be tested prior to vaccination.
Cats over one year of age are naturally immune to Fel.V whether they are
vaccinated
or not, so annual vaccination of adult cats is NOT necessary.
The incubation period of Feline leukemia can be over 3 years, so if your cat
is in
the incubation state of the disease prior to vaccination, the vaccine will
not prevent
the disease.
Feline Panleukopenia Virus Vaccine
Also called feline distemper is a highly contagious and deadly viral
disease of
kittens. It's extremely hardy and is resistant to extremes in temperature
and to
most available disinfectants. Although an effective treatment protocol is
available,
it is expensive to treat.Because of the serious nature of the disease and
the continued
presence of
virus in the environment,
vaccination is highly recommended for all kittens
Cats vaccinated at 6 month or older with either killed or
MLV vaccine will produce an immunity good for life.
Adult cats do NOT need this vaccine.
"Feline Calicivirus/Herpesvirus Vaccine
Responsible for 80-90% of infectious feline upper respiratory tract
diseases.
The currently available injectable vaccines will minimize the severity of
upper respiratory
infections, although none will prevent disease in all situations
Intranasal vaccines are more effective at preventing the disease entirely.
Don't
worry about normal sneezing for a couple of days.
Because intranasal vaccines produce an immunity of shorter durations, annual
vaccination
is recommended.
VACCINES NOT RECOMMENDED
Chlamydia or pneumonitis. The vaccine produces on a
short (2 month) duration of immunity and accounts for less than 5% of upper
respiratory
infections in cats.
The risks outweigh the benefits.
Feline Infectious Peritonitis.
A controversial vaccine. Most kittens that contract FIP become infected
during
the first 3 months of life. The vaccine is labeled for use at 16 weeks.
All 27 vet schools do not recommend the
vaccine.
Bordetella
A new vaccine for feline bordetella has been introduced. Dr. Wolfe of
Texas A&M
says that
bordetella is a normal flora and does not cause disease
in adult cats. Dr. Lappin of Colorado State says that a review of the
Colorado State medical records reveals not one case diagnosed in 10 years.
NEW DEVELOPMENTS
Giardia
is the most common intestinal parasite of humans in North America, 30% or
more of
all dogs & cats are infected with giardia.
It has now been demonstrated that humans can transmit giardia to dogs & cats
&
vice versa.
Heartworm preventative must be given year round in Houston
VACCINES BADLY NEEDED
"New vaccines
in development include:
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
and cat scratch fever vaccine for cats and
Ehrlichia
[one of the other tick diseases, much worse than Lymes] for dogs.
THE VIEW FROM THE TRENCHES; BUSINESS ASPECTS
"Most vets recommend annual boosters and most kennel operators require them.
For
years the pricing structure of vets has misled clients into thinking that
the inherent
value of an annual office visit was in the "shots" they failed to
emphasize the importance of a physical exam for early detection of treatable
diseases.
It is my hope that you will
continue to require rabies & Kennel cough
and emphasize the importance of a recent vet exam. I also hope you will
accept
the new protocols and honor these pets as currently vaccinated. Those
in the boarding business who will honor the new vaccine protocols can gain
new customers
who were turned away from vet owned boarding facilities reluctant to change.
CONCLUSION
Dogs & cats no longer need to be vaccinated against distemper, parvo, &
feline leukemia
every year
Once the initial series of puppy or kitten vaccinations and first annual
vaccinations
are completed, immunity from MLV vaccines persists for life
It has been shown that cats over 1 year of
age are immune to Feline Leukemia whether they have been vaccinated or not.
Imagine the money you will save, not to mention less risks from side
effects.
PCR rabies vaccine, because it is not adjuvanted, will mean less risk of
mediated
hemolytic anemia and allergic reactions are reduced by less frequent use of
vaccines
as well as by
avoiding unnecessary vaccines
such as
K-9 Corona virus and chlamydia for cats, as well as
ineffective vaccines such as
Leptospirosis and FIP.
Intranasal vaccine for Rhiotracheitis and Calici virus
, two upper respiratory viruses of cats
provide more complete protection than injectable vaccines with less risk of
serious
reactions.
The AAHA and all 27 veterinary schools of North America are our biggest
endorsement
for these new protocols.
Dr. Bob Rogers
Please consider as current on all vaccinations for boarding purposes
DOGS
Initial series of puppy vaccines
1. distemper, hepatitis, parvo, parinfluenze
- 3 sets one month apart concluding at 16 weeks of age.
2. Rabies at 16 weeks of age (later is better)
3. Bordetella within last 4-6 months
First annual (usually at 1 year and 4 months of age)
1. DHP, Parvo, Rabies
2. Bordetella within last 4-6 months
2 years or older
1. Rabies with in last year
2. Bordetella within last 4-6 months
3. DHP & Parvo
given anytime over 6 months of age
, but not necessarily within the last year.
Recommended: Physical exam
for transmissible diseases and health risks.
CATS
Initial kitten series
1. Distemper [PLP], Rhino Calicivirus, Feline Leukemia Vaccine
- 3 sets given one month apart concluding at 16 weeks.
2. Rabies at 16 weeks
First Annual [usually at 1 year and 4 months of age]
1. Distemper (PLP), Rhino Calicivirus, Rabies
2 years or older
1. Rabies within the last year
2. Rhino Calicivirus within last year
3. Distemper and FelV
given anytime after 6 months of age, but not necessarily with the last
year.
Recommended:
Physical exam, FeLV/FIV testing, fecal exam
for giardia.
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