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In a previous article, I discussed the problems with pet vaccines today and the confusion that many dog and cat owners face. Should you vaccinate your pet, and if so, how often and for what diseases? The advice you will hear from most conventional veterinarians will be "vaccinate for (x) diseases, and return annually for booster shots". This is not the approach I advocate. Most veterinary schools are now advising alternate vaccine protocols, in light of the new evidence. They are suggesting fewer vaccines, less often. Research is now showing that vaccine immunity is lasting much longer than previously believed. In fact, a vaccine given at 1 year of age (or less) may provide a lifelong immunity. Draw the analogy to people and the Tetanus vaccine: it needs to be boosted once every 10 years or longer, and this may be similar with our pets. In truth, vaccines do help prevent serious diseases, but they really should be used with caution. Before you vaccinate your cat or dog, take time to consider the actual risk. If you have a cat that is indoor-only (and she will never be exposed to non-vaccinated animals), the actual risk of infection is very low. On the other hand, if you board your dog often in kennels, or if she goes to a busy doggie day care, then she may have a high exposure to a variety of diseases. The decision about vaccinating your dog or cat is an individual one, and it should be guided by your own research before you go to your veterinarian. Take the time to speak with several veterinarians and others in the pet health industry in your local area, and find out what the common diseases are, and what your cat or dog could be exposed to. If you would like my dog and cat vaccine recommendations, visit one of my websites (see the resource box for a link to VeterinarySecretsRevealed or TheOnlineVet) and send an email to my support address with the request, and I'll send along my vaccine report. Best wishes to you and your pets!
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