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Can anyone tell me what the protocol is for canine vaccinations, specifically Duramune? My 3 year old collie "Cookie" was vaccinated for distemper/hepatitis/parainfluenza/parvo in April 2005 at 1 1/2 years old and according to her records does not need a booster until April 2008. (She was vaccinated by a reputable vet in Quebec).The same for her rabies (Imrab 3TF), booster in April 2008 (good for 3 years). I live in Ontario and my vet and vets in my surrounding area tell me that she needs to be vaccinated yearly for distemper/hepatitis/parainfluenza/parvo and every other year for rabies. I don't believe in "over-vaccinating" my animals and am concerned of the possible consequences for doing so. Thanks for your insight

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I was just looking at some info about vaccine associated cancers that I thought you might also be interested in:http://www.care2.com/channels/solutions/pets/140

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AAHA protocol on DHPP is 3 years.. If your vet won't listen to their protocol, I'd find another vet.. I'm much happier with the 3 year standard now. But many vets are still pushing yearly on people, and they don't know to fight it.

http://www.aahanet.org/About_aaha/va...idelines06.pdf

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"But many vets are still pushing yearly on people, and they don't know to fight it."

Yes,like my vet here in Ontario,my Chico is up next for his yearly vaccine and I think I'll refuse,if the vet does not like it,I already have another vet lined up!

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Thank you everyone for your help. I will read up on the information you provided. I find it disturbing the number of clinics in my area that insist on vaccinating yearly (DHPP), and even rabies every other year

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For the rabies vaccine it is important to check with your local regulations on how often an animal must be vaccinated. Even though the vaccine may be good for three years your municipality/city/province may say different.

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I have stopped the yearly vaccinations because of the risks I've heard about and now find that I cannot leave my dogs or cat at any boarding facilities or doggie daycares unless they are vaccinated yearly! Go figure... My vet is adamant that dogs and cats get yearly shots so I'm definitely going against his advice. There is an alternative though - if there is any doubt about the level of antibodies in the dog or cat, blood can be drawn and titres can be checked to see if a vaccination is needed. Personally, I think the disadvantages to yearly and possibly 3-yr shots far outweigh the risks involved.

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Originally Posted by coppperbelle
For the rabies vaccine it is important to check with your local regulations on how often an animal must be vaccinated. Even though the vaccine may be good for three years your municipality/city/province may say different.

Good point. I will contact our town first and see what they say.

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