[Oagdu] dog flu

[Debra Baker]

Your decision, I believe.

Debbie


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From: Oagdu [mailto:oagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Deanna Lewis via
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Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2015 8:40 AM
To: Aleeha Dudley; Ohio Association of Guide Dog Users List
Subject: Re: [Oagdu] dog flu

Hi,
Thank you all for the information regarding this. I'm taking Pascal in for
his yearly shots on Friday, and Mambo in for a re-check on his UTI. I
believe that last year, I did get Pascal vaccinated for the flu, but I may
be wrong. My question is this: Even though the current vaccine does not
protect against the canine flu that is all over the media now, is it still
worthwhile to get the dog vaccinated? Also is it wise to get the flu shot if
you dog is around a lot of other service dogs? From what I've been hearing,
it doesn't sound like it is. I know a billion people who swear by getting
the human flu shots, yet they still get very sick with the flu. I know
others who haven't had a flu shot in years and they only get mild colds each
year. I really think that it's a matter of personal preference. 
Deanna and Mambo (who had his first sleepover with Pascal last night)

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From: Oagdu [mailto:oagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Aleeha Dudley via
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Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 3:32 PM
To: meandthedog at oberlin.net; Ohio Association of Guide Dog Users List
Subject: Re: [Oagdu] dog flu

No one is over reacting. The problem is that the shot doesn't do anything to
help with the flu. This strain is not covered by the vaccine. It happens
very often with human medications and vaccines. What you get may not always
cover every strain.

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On Apr 28, 2015, at 3:26 PM, Megan Schief via Oagdu <oagdu at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

>> I understand the flu starts with a really bad caught. I did talk to 
>> my
> vet, and we will have the
> shots here soon. If these shots don'g really harm the dog, i say go 
> for it. i may call GDB. and ask them about it. Thank you very much 
> Debra. Lets not over act, but lets not be laced on our decision if 
> necessary. Megan and MS.P. GDB.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Hi all,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I took Bella to her vet on Apr. 20 for her annual checkup and updated 
>> vaccines.  Of course I asked about the dog flu.  She said our clinic 
>> would have a shipment of vaccine on Tuesday the 21st.  But she did 
>> not recommend the vaccine.  In the first place, as you have perhaps 
>> already heard or read, just as was true for humans this year, the 
>> vaccine does not protect against the strain that vets are fighting.
>> My vet said she would not vaccinate her own large dog.  She feels 
>> that giving the shot would be only as effective as a shot of sterile 
>> water.  The shot costs $25.  She said she would only recommend the 
>> vaccine for dogs that visit a dog park often or those who are kennel 
>> boarded very often or for a great amount of time.  Aleeha Dudley did 
>> share, however, that there might be an Ohioan who lives in or near 
>> Akron who has ahred on Facebook that her guide has dog flu.  I can't 
>> confirm that.
>> In
>> any case, at this point, I'm choosing not to vaccinate Bella.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Debbie Baker
>> 
>> 
>> 
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