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May 4, 08 - 2:36 AM |
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Hi all, important information I received which I wanted to share with you. It's a bit long, but very important, so please try to read it all:
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Dr. Jean Dodd's Vaccination Protocol is now being adopted by ALL 27 North American Veterinary Schools.
*****VACCINATION NEWS FLASH*******
All 27 veterinary schools in North America are in the process of changing their protocols for vaccinating dogs and cats. Some of this information will present an ethical & economic challenge to vets, and there will be skeptics.
Some organizations have come up with a political compromises, suggesting vaccinations every 3 years to appease those who fear loss of income vs. those concerned about potential side effects. Politics, traditions, or the doctor's economic well being should not be a factor in medical decision.
NEW PRINCIPLES OF IMMUNOLOGY
Dogs and cats immune systems mature fully at 6 months. If a modified live virus vaccine is given after 6 months of age, it produces an immunity which is good for the life of the pet (ie: canine distemper, parvo, feline distemper). If another MLV vaccine is given a year later, the antibodies from the first vaccine neutralize the antigens of the second vaccine and there is little or no effect.
The titer is not "boosted" nor are more memory cells induced. Not only are annual boosters for parvo and distemper unnecessary, they subject the pet to potential risks of allergic reactions and immune-
mediated hemolytic anemia. "There is no scientific documentation to back up label claims for annual administration of MLV vaccines."
Puppies receive antibodies through their mothers milk. This natural
protection can last 8-14 weeks. Puppies & kittens should NOT be
vaccinated at LESS than 8 weeks. Maternal immunity will neutralize
the vaccine and little protection (0-38%) will be produced.
Vaccination at 6 weeks will, however, delay the timing of the first
highly effective vaccine. Vaccinations given 2 weeks apart suppress
rather than stimulate the immune system. A series of vaccinations
is given star ting at 8 weeks and given 3-4 weeks apart up to 16
weeks of age. Another vaccination given sometime after 6 months of
age (usually at 1 year 4 mo) will provide lifetime immunity.
**CURRENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DOGS
Distemper & Parvo *
*"According to Dr. Schultz, AVMA, 8-15-95, when a vaccinations
series given at 2, 3 & 4 months and again at 1 year with a MLV,
puppies and kitten program memory cells that survive for life,
providing lifelong immunity." Dr. Carmichael at Cornell and Dr.
Schultz have studies showing immunity against challenge at 2-10
years for canine distemper & 4 years for parvovirus. Studies for
longer duration are pending. "There are no new strains of
parvovirus as one mfg. would like to suggest. Parvovirus
vaccination provides cross immunity for all types." Hepatitis
(Adenovirus) is one of the agents known to be a cause of kennel
cough. Only vaccines with CAV-2 should be used as CAV-1 vaccines
carry the risk of "hepatitis blue-eye" reactions & kidney damage.*
*Bordetella Parainfluenza: Commonly called "Kennel cough"
Recommended only for those dogs boarded, groomed, taken to dog
shows, or for any reason housed where exposed to a lot of dogs. The
intranasal vaccine provides more complete and more rapid onset of
immunity with less chance of reaction. Immunity requires 72 hours
and does not protect from every cause of kennel cough. Immunity is
of short duration (4 to 6 months).*
*RABIES
There have been no reported cases of rabid dogs or cats in Harris,
Montogomery or Ft. Bend Counties [Texas], there have been rabid
skunks and bats so the potential exists. It is a killed vaccine
and must be given every year.*
*Lyme disease- is a tick born disease which can cause lameness,
kidney failure and heart disease in dogs. Ticks can also transmit
the disease to humans. The original Ft. Dodge killed bacteria has
proven to be the most effective vaccine. Lyme disease prevention
should emphasize e arly removal of ticks. Amitraz collars are more
effective than Top Spot, as amitraz paralyzes the tick's mouth
parts preventing transmission of disease.
******VACCINATIONS NOT RECOMMENDED*******
Multiple components in vaccines compete with each other for the
immune system and result in lesser immunity for each individual
disease as well as increasing the risk of a reaction. Canine Corona
Virus is only a disease of puppies. It is rare, self limiting (dogs
get well in 3 days without treatment). Cornell & Texas A&M have
only diagnosed one case each in the last 7 years. Corona virus does
not cause disease in adult dogs.*
*Leptospirosis vaccine is a common cause of adverse reactions in dogs.
Most of the clinical cases of lepto reported in dogs in the US are
caused by serovaars (or types) grippotyphosa and bratsilvia. The
vaccines contain different serovaars eanicola and ictohemorrhagica.
Cross protection is not provided and protection is short lived.
Lepto vaccine is immuno-supressive to puppies less than 16 weeks.
NEW RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CATS
Feline vaccine related Fibrosarcoma is a type of terminal cancer
related in inflammation caused by rabies & leukemia vaccines. This
cancer is thought to affect 1 in 10,000 cats vaccinated. Vaccines
with aluminum adjuvant, an ingredient included to stimulate the
immune system, have been implicated as a higher risk. We now
recommend a non-adjuvanted rabies vaccine for cats. Testing by Dr.
Macy, Colorado State, has shown this vaccine to have the lowest
tissue reaction and although there is no guarantee that a vaccine
induced sarcoma will not develop, the risk will be much lower than
with other vaccines.*
*Program* injectable 6 mo flea prevention for cats has been shown
to be very tissue reactive & therefore has the potential of
inducing an injection site fiborsarcoma. If your cat develops a
lump at the site of a vaccination, we recommend that it be re moved
ASAP, within 3-12 weeks.*
*Feline Leukemia Virus Vaccine
This virus is the leading viral killer of cats. The individuals
most at risk of infection are young outdoor cats, indoor/outdoor
cats and cats exposed to such individuals. Indoor only cats with no
exposure to potentially infected cats are unlikely to become
infected. All cats should be tested prior to vaccination. Cats over
one year of age are naturally immune to Fel.V whether they are
vaccinated or not, so annual vaccination of adult cats is NOT
necessary. The incubation period of Feline leukemia can be over 3
years, so if your cat is in the incubation state of the disease
prior to vaccination, the vaccine will not prevent the disease. *
*Feline Panleukopenia Virus Vaccine.
Also called feline distemper is a highly contagious and deadly
viral disease of kittens. It's extremely hardy and is resistant to
extremes in temperature and to most available disinfectants.
Although an effective trea tment protocol is available, it is
expensive to treat because of the serious nature of the disease and
the continued presence of virus in the environment, vaccination is
highly recommended for all kittens. Cats vaccinated at 6 month or
older with either killed or MLV vaccine will produce an immunity
good for life. Adult cats do NOT need this vaccine.**
*Feline Calicivirus/Herpesvirus Vaccine.
Responsible for 80-90% of infectious feline upper respiratory tract
diseases. The currently available injectable vaccines will minimize
the severity of upper respiratory infections, although none will
prevent disease in all situations.*
*Intranasal vaccines are more effective at preventing the disease
entirely. Don't worry about normal sneezing for a couple of days.
Because intranasal vaccines produce an immunity of shorter
durations, annual vaccination is recommended.
*
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VACCINES NOT RECOMMENDED
Chlamydia or pneumonitis. The vaccine produces on a short (2 month)
duration of immunity and accounts for less than 5% of upper
respiratory infections in cats. The risks outweigh the benefits.*
**
*Feline Infectious Peritonitis.
A controversial vaccine. Most kittens that contract FIP become
infected during the first 3 months of life. The vaccine is labeled
for use at 16 weeks. All 27 vet schools do not recommend the vaccine.*
*
Bordetella
A new vaccine for feline bordetella has been introduced. Dr. Wolfe
of Texas A&M says that bordetella is a normal flora and does not
cause disease in adult cats. Dr. Lappin of Colorado State says that
a review of the Colorado State medical records reveals not one case
diagnosed in 10 years.
**_NEW DEVELOPMENTS
Giardia is the most common intestinal parasite of humans in North
America, 30% or more of all dogs & cats are infected with giardia.
It has now been demonstrated that humans can transmit giardia to
dogs & cats & vice versa. *
*_Heartworm preventative must be given year-round in Houston.
_*
*VACCINES BADLY NEEDED
New vaccines in development include:
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus and cat scratch fever vaccine for
cats and Ehrlichia [one of the other tick diseases, much worse than
Lymes] for dogs.
THE VIEW FROM THE TRENCHES; BUSINESS ASPECTS
Most vets recommend annual boosters and most kennel operators
require them. For years the pricing structure of vets has misled
clients into thinking that the inherent value of an annual office
visit was in the "shots" they failed to emphasize the importance of
a physical exam for early detection of treatable diseases. It is my
hope that you will continue to require rabies & Kennel cough and
emphasize the importance of a recent vet exam. I also hope you will
accept the new protocols and honor these pets as currently
vaccinated. Those in the boarding business who will honor the new
vaccine protocols can ga in new customers who were turned away from
vet owned boarding facilities reluctant to change.
CONCLUSION
Dogs & cats no longer need to be vaccinated against distemper,
parvo, & feline leukemia every year. Once the initial series of
puppy or kitten vaccinations and first annual vaccinations are
completed, immunity from MLV vaccines persists for life. It has
been shown that cats over 1 year of age are immune to Feline
Leukemia whether they have been vaccinated or not.
Imagine the money you will save, not to mention less risks from
side effects. PCR rabies vaccine, because it is not adjuvanted,
will mean less risk of mediated hemolytic anemia and allergic
reactions are reduced by less frequent use of vaccines as well as
by avoiding unnecessary vaccines such as K-9 Corona virus and
chlamydia for cats, as well as ineffective vaccines such as
Leptospirosis and FIP.
Intranasal vaccine for Rhiotracheitis and Calici virus, two upper
respiratory viruses of cats provide more complete protection than
injectable vaccines with less risk of serious reactions.
The AAHA and all 27 veterinary schools of North America are our
biggest
endorsement for these new protocols.*
*Dr. Bob Rogers*
*Please consider as current on all vaccinations for boarding purposes.
DOGS Initial series of puppy vaccines
1. distemper, hepatitis, parvo, parinfluenze - 3 sets one month
apart concluding at 16 weeks of age.*
*2. Rabies at 16 weeks of age (later is better)
3. Bordetella within last 4-6 months First annual (usually at 1
year and 4 months of age)*
*1. DHP, Parvo, Rabies
2. Bordetella within last 4-6 months 2 years or older
1. Rabies with in last year
2. Bordetella within last 4-6 months
3. DHP & Parvo given anytime over 6 months of age , but not
necessarily within the last year.
Recommended: Physical exam for transmissible diseases and health
risks.
*
*CATS Initial kitten series
1. Distemper [PLP], Rhino Calicivirus, Feline Leukemia Vaccine - 3
sets given one month apart concluding at 16weeks.
2. Rabies at 16 weeks First Annual [usually at 1 year and 4 months
of age]
1. Distemper (PLP), Rhino Calicivirus, Rabies
2 years or older
1. Rabies within the last year
2. Rhino Calicivirus within last year
3. Distemper and FelV given anytime after 6 months of age, but not
necessarily with the last year.
Recommended: Physical exam, FeLV/FIV testing, fecal exam for giardia.
*
Some of the information pertains directly to the Houston TX area
and some states require a 3 year Rabies vaccination rather than a
yearly one.
Please note: Animals housed at any shelter are prone to illness.
Chances for illness increase when animals are young and/or
puppies/kittens.
Quarantine for at least 2 weeks is critical and highly recommended. |
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