On Fri, 13 Aug 2010 07:32:20 -0400, Char
wrote:

On 8/13/2010 7:02 AM, Amanda George wrote:

We haven't tried it with cats around yet because she's got to stay
inside until she's had her vaccinations again :-)

Why? They don't wear off.

[...]
Amanda, again, please understand that Char is also an anti-vaccination
zealot. As usual, she takes an honest concern about over-vaccination
and turns it into a fanatical crusade against vaccinations altogether.
She also claims that she does not vaccinate her own dog, which is
against the law.

No, your dog doesn't require annual vaccinations, especially for
rabies. Every three years is more than often enough (provided the law
allows for it) for rabies. And even less frequently than that, in
consultation with your vet ( older, weaker, sicker, etc. dogs).

The following is gradually becoming the de facto standard for
vaccinations in the U.S.:

http://www.weim.net/emberweims/Vaccine.html

Vaccination protocols are evolving in the UK, too, so you might want
to discuss the above protocol with your veterinarian.

Note: Regarding keeping your puppy inside until she has her second
series of shots? There is an extremely small risk of danger from
exposure to various pathogens during this time, and it's of paramount
importance that your puppy be exposed to all the sights, sounds, and
smells of life during this critical puppy Socialization period.

http://www.dog-obedience-training-re...alization.html

So please don't forget about proper Socialization right now. Just be
careful about it.

Good luck!


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Dogman