Dobs4ever
06-13-2009, 09:37 AM
I just received this from another list- thought you might like to read it.
Here is Dr. W. Jean Dodds' Latest Recommendation Vaccination Schedule for
those of you who are interested. 6-09
_Vaccination Schedule Recommendations For Dogs_
(http://www.weim. net/emberweims/ Vaccine.html)
Dr. Jean Dodds' Recommended Vaccination Schedule
Distemper (MLV)
Initial (e.g. Intervet Progard Puppy) 9 weeks, 12 weeks, 16 - 20 weeks
1st Annual Booster At 1 year MLV Distemper/ Parvovirus only
Re-Administration Interval None needed.
Duration of immunity 7.5 / 15 years by studies. Probably lifetime. Longer
studies pending.
Comments Can have numerous side effects if given too young (< 8 weeks).
Parvovirus (MLV)
Initial (e.g. Intervet Progard Puppy) 9 weeks, 12 weeks, 16 - 20 weeks
1st Annual BoosterAt 1 year MLV Distemper/ Parvovirus only
Re-Administration Interval None needed.
Duration of immunity 7.5 years by studies. Probably lifetime. Longer
studies pending.
Comments At 6 weeks of age, only 30% of puppies are protected but 100% are
exposed to the virus at the vet clinic.
Rabies (killed)
Initial 24 weeks or older
1st Annual BoosterAt 1 year (give 3-4 weeks apart from Dist/Parvo booster)
Killed 3 year rabies vaccine
Re-Administration Interval 3 yr. vaccine given as required by law in
California (follow your state/provincial requirements)
Comments rabid animals may infect dogs.
Vaccines Not Recommended For Dogs
Distemper & Parvo @ 6 weeks or younger
Not recommended.
At this age, maternal antibodies form the mothers milk (colostrum) will
neutralize the vaccine and only 30% for puppies will be protected. 100% will
be exposed to the virus at the vet clinic.
Corona
Not recommended.
1.) Disease only affects dogs <6 weeks of age.
2.) Rare disease: TAMU has seen only one case in seven years.
3.) Mild self-limiting disease.
4.) Efficacy of the vaccine is questionable.
Leptospirosis
Not recommended
1) There are an average of 12 cases reported annually in California.
2) Side effects common.
3) Most commonly used vaccine contains the wrong serovars. (There is no
cross-protection of serovars) There is a new vaccine with 2 new serovars. Two
vaccinations twice per year would be required for protection.) .
4) Risk outweighs benefits.
Lyme
Not recommended
1) Low risk in California.
2) 85% of cases are in 9 New England states and Wisconsin.
3) Possible side effect of polyarthritis from whole cell bacterin.
Boretella
(Intranasal)
(killed) Only recommended 3 days prior to boarding when required.
Protects against 2 of the possible 8 causes of kennel cough.
Duration of immunity 6 months.
Giardia
Not recommended
Efficacy of vaccine unsubstantiated by independent studies
There are two types of vaccines currently available to veterinarians:
modified-live vaccines and inactivated ("killed") vaccines.
Immunization Schedules
There is a great deal of controversy and confusion surrounding the
appropriate immunization schedule, especially with the availability of
modified-live vaccines and breeders who have experienced postvaccinal problems when
using some of these vaccines. It is also important to not begin a vaccination
program while maternal antibodies are still active and present in the
puppy from the mother's colostrum. The maternal antibodies identify the
vaccines as infectious organisms and destroy them before they can stimulate an
immune response.
Many breeders and owners have sought a safer immunization program.
Modified Live Vaccines (MLV)
Modified-live vaccines contain a weakened strain of the disease causing
agent. Weakening of the agent is typically accomplished by chemical means or
by genetic engineering. These vaccines replicate within the host, thus
increasing the amount of material available for provoking an immune response
without inducing clinical illness. This provocation primes the immune system
to mount a vigorous response if the disease causing agent is ever introduced
to the animal. Further, the immunity provided by a modified-live vaccine
develops rather swiftly and since they mimic infection with the actual
disease agent, it provides the best immune response.
Inactivated Vaccines (Killed)
Inactivated vaccines contain killed disease causing agents. Since the
agent is killed, it is much more stable and has a longer shelf life, there is
no possibility that they will revert to a virulent form, and they never
spread from the vaccinated host to other animals. They are also safe for use in
pregnant animals (a developing fetus may be susceptible to damage by some
of the disease agents, even though attenuated, present in modified-live
vaccines). Although more than a single dose of vaccine is always required and
the duration of immunity is generally shorter, inactivated vaccines are
regaining importance in this age of retrovirus and herpesvirus infections and
concern about the safety of genetically modified microorganisms. Inactivated
vaccines available for use in dogs include rabies, canine parvovirus,
canine coronavirus, etc.
W. Jean Dodds, DVM
HEMOPET
938 Stanford Street
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310/ 828-4804
fax: 310/ 828-8251
Note: This schedule is the one I recommend and should not be interpreted
to mean that other protocols recommended by a veterinarian would be less
satisfactory. It's a matter of professional judgment and choice. For breeds or
families of dogs susceptible to or affected with immune dysfunction,
immune-mediated disease, immune-reactions associated with vaccinations, or
autoimmune endocrine disease (e.g., thyroiditis, Addison's or Cushing's disease,
diabetes, etc.) the above protocol is recommended.
After 1 year, annually measure serum antibody titers against specific
canine infectious agents such as distemper and parvovirus. This is especially
recommended for animals previously experiencing adverse vaccine reactions or
breeds at higher risk for such reactions (e.g., Weimaraner, Akita,
American Eskimo, Great Dane).
Another alternative to booster vaccinations is homeopathic nosodes. This
option is considered an unconventional treatment that has not been
scientifically proven to be efficacious. One controlled parvovirus nosode study did
not adequately protect puppies under challenged conditions. However, data
from Europe and clinical experience in North America support its use. If
veterinarians choose to use homeopathic nosodes, their clients should be
provided with an appropriate disclaimer and written informed consent should be
obtained.
I use only killed 3 year rabies vaccine for adults and give it separated
from other vaccines by 3-4 weeks. In some states, they may be able to give
titer test result in lieu of booster.
I do NOT use Bordetella, corona virus, leptospirosis or Lyme vaccines
unless these diseases are endemic in the local area pr specific kennel.
Furthermore, the currently licensed leptospira bacterins do not contain the
serovars causing the majority of clinical leptospirosis today.
I do NOT recommend vaccinating bitches during estrus, pregnancy or
lactation.
W. Jean Dodds, DVM
HEMOPET
____________ ______
Kris L. Christine
Founder, Co-Trustee
THE RABIES CHALLENGE FUND
_www.RabiesChalleng eFund.org_ (http://www.rabiesch allengefund. org/)
Here is Dr. W. Jean Dodds' Latest Recommendation Vaccination Schedule for
those of you who are interested. 6-09
_Vaccination Schedule Recommendations For Dogs_
(http://www.weim. net/emberweims/ Vaccine.html)
Dr. Jean Dodds' Recommended Vaccination Schedule
Distemper (MLV)
Initial (e.g. Intervet Progard Puppy) 9 weeks, 12 weeks, 16 - 20 weeks
1st Annual Booster At 1 year MLV Distemper/ Parvovirus only
Re-Administration Interval None needed.
Duration of immunity 7.5 / 15 years by studies. Probably lifetime. Longer
studies pending.
Comments Can have numerous side effects if given too young (< 8 weeks).
Parvovirus (MLV)
Initial (e.g. Intervet Progard Puppy) 9 weeks, 12 weeks, 16 - 20 weeks
1st Annual BoosterAt 1 year MLV Distemper/ Parvovirus only
Re-Administration Interval None needed.
Duration of immunity 7.5 years by studies. Probably lifetime. Longer
studies pending.
Comments At 6 weeks of age, only 30% of puppies are protected but 100% are
exposed to the virus at the vet clinic.
Rabies (killed)
Initial 24 weeks or older
1st Annual BoosterAt 1 year (give 3-4 weeks apart from Dist/Parvo booster)
Killed 3 year rabies vaccine
Re-Administration Interval 3 yr. vaccine given as required by law in
California (follow your state/provincial requirements)
Comments rabid animals may infect dogs.
Vaccines Not Recommended For Dogs
Distemper & Parvo @ 6 weeks or younger
Not recommended.
At this age, maternal antibodies form the mothers milk (colostrum) will
neutralize the vaccine and only 30% for puppies will be protected. 100% will
be exposed to the virus at the vet clinic.
Corona
Not recommended.
1.) Disease only affects dogs <6 weeks of age.
2.) Rare disease: TAMU has seen only one case in seven years.
3.) Mild self-limiting disease.
4.) Efficacy of the vaccine is questionable.
Leptospirosis
Not recommended
1) There are an average of 12 cases reported annually in California.
2) Side effects common.
3) Most commonly used vaccine contains the wrong serovars. (There is no
cross-protection of serovars) There is a new vaccine with 2 new serovars. Two
vaccinations twice per year would be required for protection.) .
4) Risk outweighs benefits.
Lyme
Not recommended
1) Low risk in California.
2) 85% of cases are in 9 New England states and Wisconsin.
3) Possible side effect of polyarthritis from whole cell bacterin.
Boretella
(Intranasal)
(killed) Only recommended 3 days prior to boarding when required.
Protects against 2 of the possible 8 causes of kennel cough.
Duration of immunity 6 months.
Giardia
Not recommended
Efficacy of vaccine unsubstantiated by independent studies
There are two types of vaccines currently available to veterinarians:
modified-live vaccines and inactivated ("killed") vaccines.
Immunization Schedules
There is a great deal of controversy and confusion surrounding the
appropriate immunization schedule, especially with the availability of
modified-live vaccines and breeders who have experienced postvaccinal problems when
using some of these vaccines. It is also important to not begin a vaccination
program while maternal antibodies are still active and present in the
puppy from the mother's colostrum. The maternal antibodies identify the
vaccines as infectious organisms and destroy them before they can stimulate an
immune response.
Many breeders and owners have sought a safer immunization program.
Modified Live Vaccines (MLV)
Modified-live vaccines contain a weakened strain of the disease causing
agent. Weakening of the agent is typically accomplished by chemical means or
by genetic engineering. These vaccines replicate within the host, thus
increasing the amount of material available for provoking an immune response
without inducing clinical illness. This provocation primes the immune system
to mount a vigorous response if the disease causing agent is ever introduced
to the animal. Further, the immunity provided by a modified-live vaccine
develops rather swiftly and since they mimic infection with the actual
disease agent, it provides the best immune response.
Inactivated Vaccines (Killed)
Inactivated vaccines contain killed disease causing agents. Since the
agent is killed, it is much more stable and has a longer shelf life, there is
no possibility that they will revert to a virulent form, and they never
spread from the vaccinated host to other animals. They are also safe for use in
pregnant animals (a developing fetus may be susceptible to damage by some
of the disease agents, even though attenuated, present in modified-live
vaccines). Although more than a single dose of vaccine is always required and
the duration of immunity is generally shorter, inactivated vaccines are
regaining importance in this age of retrovirus and herpesvirus infections and
concern about the safety of genetically modified microorganisms. Inactivated
vaccines available for use in dogs include rabies, canine parvovirus,
canine coronavirus, etc.
W. Jean Dodds, DVM
HEMOPET
938 Stanford Street
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310/ 828-4804
fax: 310/ 828-8251
Note: This schedule is the one I recommend and should not be interpreted
to mean that other protocols recommended by a veterinarian would be less
satisfactory. It's a matter of professional judgment and choice. For breeds or
families of dogs susceptible to or affected with immune dysfunction,
immune-mediated disease, immune-reactions associated with vaccinations, or
autoimmune endocrine disease (e.g., thyroiditis, Addison's or Cushing's disease,
diabetes, etc.) the above protocol is recommended.
After 1 year, annually measure serum antibody titers against specific
canine infectious agents such as distemper and parvovirus. This is especially
recommended for animals previously experiencing adverse vaccine reactions or
breeds at higher risk for such reactions (e.g., Weimaraner, Akita,
American Eskimo, Great Dane).
Another alternative to booster vaccinations is homeopathic nosodes. This
option is considered an unconventional treatment that has not been
scientifically proven to be efficacious. One controlled parvovirus nosode study did
not adequately protect puppies under challenged conditions. However, data
from Europe and clinical experience in North America support its use. If
veterinarians choose to use homeopathic nosodes, their clients should be
provided with an appropriate disclaimer and written informed consent should be
obtained.
I use only killed 3 year rabies vaccine for adults and give it separated
from other vaccines by 3-4 weeks. In some states, they may be able to give
titer test result in lieu of booster.
I do NOT use Bordetella, corona virus, leptospirosis or Lyme vaccines
unless these diseases are endemic in the local area pr specific kennel.
Furthermore, the currently licensed leptospira bacterins do not contain the
serovars causing the majority of clinical leptospirosis today.
I do NOT recommend vaccinating bitches during estrus, pregnancy or
lactation.
W. Jean Dodds, DVM
HEMOPET
____________ ______
Kris L. Christine
Founder, Co-Trustee
THE RABIES CHALLENGE FUND
_www.RabiesChalleng eFund.org_ (http://www.rabiesch allengefund. org/)