[nagdu] vaccinations

[Sherry Gomes]

I have guide dogs for 39 years and I've never had a dog react badly to
vaccinations. that's not to say it doesn't happen, just that I don't think
it's super common. Also it depends on the types of places you go with your
dog. If you were going to be around a lot of dogs, or often took your dog to
places where other dogs hang out, like dog parks, I'd be pretty strict about
doing the shots. I adopted a cat last fall, from a local shelter. she was
the nicest sweet most affectionate cat I've ever had. Well, she ended up
developing a disease called feline infectious peritonitis, FIP. This is a
mutation of a virus common to cats in a shelter environment. the mild form
of it is easily cured. but when it mutates into FIP, it's always fatal, and
only one in 5000 cats get it. If she hadn't been in the shelter, she
wouldn't have ever gotten sick, because she wasn't around other cats and
never went outside. I tell that story just to illustrate that exposure to
other dogs, particularly dog in groups or dogs you don't know, could cause
your dog to be exposed to things that might be preventable with vaccines.
However, if you don't take your dog to places like dog parks, or let him
interact with strange dogs, then it isn't really something you need to worry
about too much. I hope that all makes sense. I'm rather anal about it, and I
do have my dogs get the shots every time the vet recommends it, and I'm
probably more anal after the experience with my cat. though there is no
vaccine to prevent FIP.

Sherry


-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Danielle Sykora
via nagdu
Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 2:49 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: [nagdu] vaccinations

Thank you everyone for your responses. The three year rabies vaccine
is the only one which is required in my area, at least to get a
license. I would think the puppy booster shots are sufficient to
protect against most diseases, at least for several years. I have not
yet had Thai for a year so I haven't had to vaccinate him yet. My pet
dog however was lethargic to the point that she couldn't even stand up
for several hours after her vaccination which makes me hesitant to
give vaccinations frequently.

Danielle and Thai

On 4/15/15, Sherry Gomes <sherriola at gmail.com> wrote:
> Every state has different rules, but in general, it's usually about every
> three years for rabies, and I think now it's about every three years for
> the
> other one, DHLPP or whatever it's called now. I don't think that's too
> often
> to keep my dog safe. The first few dogs I had, it was recommended
annually,
> so three years seems good.
>
> Sherry
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Danielle Sykora
> via nagdu
> Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 8:36 AM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: [nagdu] vaccinations
>
> Hi all,
>
> The topic of vaccinations came up in one of my classes today and it
> got me thinking... What vaccinations do you feel are necessary and how
> frequently do you vaccinate your dogs? Just to provide some
> background, I understand and agree with the fact that vaccinations can
> be beneficial in preventing severe and easily communicable diseases in
> dogs and humans alike; however, I personally feel that excessive
> vaccination is unnecessary and can actually weaken the immune system.
> I'm trying to decide how much is too much.
>
> Also, I know that under the ADA, a place of public accommodation can
> obviously not request proof of vaccination. Does the same apply to the
> FHA?
>
> Danielle and Thai
>
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