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brookside
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Dec 29, 2016

Escapee Rainbow Parks To Require Core Vaccinations

We have always gotten the yearly vaccinations for our dogs until I became more educated about them. Now, we only get the annual rabies shots for our senior and healthy 2 dogs.

As an Escapee member, I just learned that our dogs will not be welcome in the Rainbow Parks without the "core" vaccinations as stated by the ASPCA: http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/vaccinations-your-pet If the vet were to state they didn't need them, I guess we could get an exemption but even when one of the dogs ended up 2 years in a row having her eyes swell shut and ears swell to the tip, the vet didn't think it was a big deal, of course, he didn't have to watch her scratch at her eyes and run into things. She got a shot and it cleared after 24 hours.

I have just read so much about the hazards and both of my senior dogs (both 11+ larger dogs) are healthy.

So, just a warning that Rainbow Parks will be asking if you have these core vaccinations for your dogs.

It is unfortunate that they have depended on the ASPCA to do their research for them.

Guess that was a waste of $39 bucks!
  • dturm's avatar
    dturm
    Moderator
    Dec 30, 2016
    Where did you hear about the new regulation and who is behind the new regulations? As an Escapee member (and a veterinarian), I'd like to share some input with the proper authorities.

    Almost every campground has a rule that your pet must be current on vaccinations. Rules are usually found buried in the pet related rules. In our 30+ years of camping/RVing we've been asked ONCE for proof. We do carry vaccination certificates.

    Also, if your vet didn't think two episodes of acute anaphylactic reactions were an issue, you need to find another vet. AND, I'd recommend vaccination for rabies every 3 years rather than annually (if allowed by local regulation). That is minimizing vaccinations.

    Core vaccinations are for the protection of the dog population as well as your own dogs. While there is always some risk, AND old protocols were over-vaccinating animals, the new protocols of core vaccinations every 3 years (with individual evaluations and determination by your vet) is a reasonable attempt to keep your dog/cat safe while protecting the general canine/feline population.

    Titer testing should be accepted in lieu of vaccination.

    Doug, DVM
  • downtheroad's avatar
    downtheroad
    Explorer
    Dec 29, 2016
    Wonder if they will accept a titer testing certificate?
    If your dogs proves to be protected through this test (titer) they should accept it in lieu of the actual vaccines.

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