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Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Dr. Jean Dodds Vaccination Protocol

Reminder . . .

2016 DODDS VACCINATION PROTOCOL FOR DOGS

The following vaccine protocol is offered for those dogs where minimal vaccinations are advisable or desirable. The schedule is 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.

9 - 10 weeks of age

Distemper + Parvovirus, MLV
e.g. Merck Nobivac (Intervet Progard) Puppy DPV

14 – 15 weeks of age

Distemper + Parvovirus, MLV

18 weeks of age

Parvovirus only, MLV

Note: New research states that last puppy parvovirus vaccine should be at 18 weeks old.

20 weeks or older, if allowable by law

Rabies – give 3-4 weeks apart from other vaccines
Mercury-free (thimerosol-free, TF)

1 year old

Distemper + Parvovirus, MLV
This is an optional booster or titer. If the client intends not to booster after this optional booster or intends to retest titers in another three years, this optional booster at puberty is wise.

1 year old

Rabies – give 3-4 weeks apart from other vaccines
3-year product if allowable by law; mercury-free (TF)

Perform vaccine antibody titers for distemper and parvovirus every three years thereafter, or more often, if desired. Vaccinate for rabies virus according to the law, except where circumstances indicate that a written waiver needs to be obtained from the primary care veterinarian. In that case, a rabies antibody titer can also be performed to accompany the waiver request. Visit The Rabies Challenge Fund for more information.

W. Jean Dodds, DVM
Hemopet / NutriScan
11561 Salinaz Avenue
Garden Grove, CA 92843

Source: http://drjeandoddspethealthresource.tumblr.com/post/147595920886/dodds-vaccination-protocol-dogs-2016#.WCtW_KIrKu4

Why heart-worm prevention is unnecessary . . .

http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/monthly-heartworm-prevention-why-its-unnecessary/

Preventing counter surfing, a must read!

Excellent article on counter surfing by Susanne Shelton, a must read!

Link: https://clicketysplitdogtraining.com/the-best-surfer-out-there-is-the-one-having-the-most-fun-duke-kahanamoku/?fbclid=IwAR3jyNtdD-Ubq3TuYqu3r2dMFEp4JntQqPMFm3Y3V8GGByKVeoItcnMddyk

Monday, January 21, 2019

Vizsla Club of America - Illustrated Breed Standard

The breed standard should be the gold standard when making breeding decisions. The VCA put together an illustrated standard mid-2018, check it out: https://www.vcaweb.org/download/VCA_Illustrated_Standard.pdf

Marrow Bones -- pros and cons

Emery posing with part of the weekly stuffed marrow bone assortment . . . these are stuffed with grain free canned food but I have used Honest Kitchen, canned pumpkin, cream cheese or yogurt -- then FROZEN.

I posted the photo on Facebook (VizslaTalk) there was a bit of concern over bones getting stuck on a dog's lower jaw. UMMM, BEEN THERE. Unfortunately, this happened to Zene -- she was at the ER vet quickly and it was removed without incident (sedation for her) and no broken teeth, etc.