Question re: 7 in 1 dog vaccine
Our new vet recommends a 7 in 1 vaccine for dogs every two years. Since our longtime vet died suddenly a couple of years ago, and he was very conservative in treatment, I am wondering if that isn't a...
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I vaccinate my own dogs & cats. Except for rabies - that has to be a licensed vet.
When they're babies they get the full series, usually 3 shots. After that, it's hit or miss if they're ever vaccinated again. Maybe in 3 years, maybe 5.....
I just lost my 16+ year old cat last month. Never sick a day in his life. Another dog lived till 14 1/2. Had pets to the vet for scratched eyes, dog attack, cut paw -- but never for distemper, lepto, etc. This is since '74 when I started vaccinating them myself.
Just my experience.
When they're babies they get the full series, usually 3 shots. After that, it's hit or miss if they're ever vaccinated again. Maybe in 3 years, maybe 5.....
I just lost my 16+ year old cat last month. Never sick a day in his life. Another dog lived till 14 1/2. Had pets to the vet for scratched eyes, dog attack, cut paw -- but never for distemper, lepto, etc. This is since '74 when I started vaccinating them myself.
Just my experience.
