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Parvo / vaccination questions
We just took in a foster aussie shepherd yesterday from a local shelter,
and he was diagnosed with parvo today. He's in treatment at the vet's for several days. I am fairly familiar with parvo (had a dog 10 yrs ago with it and used to work at an emergency clinic). Here's my concern: we also have a 5 month old ACD foster who just received his final booster shot 2 days ago.....is he at risk?? I am finding very conflicting information out there on the internet regarding parvo vaccinations and scheduling for both pups and adult dogs. Some say 2 boosters are enough, some suggest 3-4 before immunity is imparted, some say vaccinate against it annually, other say triennially. The pup received his first shot in late July (at 5 months of age) from the shelter....they advised me he would need one more "booster", which I administered 2 days ago (pup is 5.5 months). I spent the entire afternoon bleaching everything in my home the parvo dog contacted: floors, bathtub, food/water bowls, crates. I pitched all blankets, towels, toys; and I tossed bleach solution everywhere in yard where I knew he went. Anything else I can do?? Are my fears justified, or am I overreacting? My own 6 dogs have been on a yearly vaccination schedule and vet said they should be fine. Thanks in advance for any thought/insights Tracy EAT, SLEEP, DISC-DOG! http://www.flyingk9s.com http://community.webtv.net/tracycust...rnOhioFlyinK9s http://community.webtv.net/tracycust...USTERGRUBPAGE0 |
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Tracy, if your younger rescue has had the boosters on schedule, it
Should be safe, especially since you have bleached everything you can. The issue of number of initial boosters, and frequency of subsequent boosters is up for grabs, but I'm told that there is some research in progress on this issue. This is one of the hazzards for rescue fostering, sadly... and a high risk when dealing with dogs off the streets or from animal control facilities. It's preferable to have a way of isolating these dogs for two weeks after boosters/initial shots, to give a disease time to show up, or immunity to develop... But facilities aren't always available to do it that way. I would have to use my garage... which certainly isn't climate controlled.... I missed the bullet the one time I had a dog with a very questionnable immunization record and tons of intestinal parasites. She got rid of the parasites easily enough, and had no infectious diseases... Jo Wolf Martinez, Georgia |
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Tracy, if your younger rescue has had the boosters on schedule, it
Should be safe, especially since you have bleached everything you can. The issue of number of initial boosters, and frequency of subsequent boosters is up for grabs, but I'm told that there is some research in progress on this issue. This is one of the hazzards for rescue fostering, sadly... and a high risk when dealing with dogs off the streets or from animal control facilities. It's preferable to have a way of isolating these dogs for two weeks after boosters/initial shots, to give a disease time to show up, or immunity to develop... But facilities aren't always available to do it that way. I would have to use my garage... which certainly isn't climate controlled.... I missed the bullet the one time I had a dog with a very questionnable immunization record and tons of intestinal parasites. She got rid of the parasites easily enough, and had no infectious diseases... Jo Wolf Martinez, Georgia |
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The issue of number of initial boosters, and frequency of subsequent
boosters is up for grabs, but I'm told that there is some research in progress on this issue. One of the thoughts is that certain breeds, such as dobermans, need an extra booster for better resistence. Any vet types out there...? -Sharon |
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The issue of number of initial boosters, and frequency of subsequent
boosters is up for grabs, but I'm told that there is some research in progress on this issue. One of the thoughts is that certain breeds, such as dobermans, need an extra booster for better resistence. Any vet types out there...? -Sharon |
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