Mum to Emma Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I'm just curious. At what age would you consider their immunity has built up enough so that vaccinations are no longer necessary (unless, of course, your dog is in a high risk category such as one that visits dog shows or is boarded in a kennel). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ams Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 After consultation with my vet I made the decision this year not to vaccinate the 13 yr old boy we have in care any more. She believes it would be more detrimental to his health to continue vaccinating than to rely on the antibodies he has built up in his system over his life span. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest donatella Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I'm pretty sure mum's 15 year old tenterfield terrier still gets her vacs every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra777 Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Around 14 or 15 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 they get their 1st C3 booster at around 15 months, then maybe a parvo only vaccination twice more in the next 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Around 14 or 15 months. yep about then , every now and then I might give a dog another one at 6 or so but now they pretty much get 2 pup vaccs and a booster at 15 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everythings Shiny Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Titre test then decide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest donatella Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 wow, this is interesting, I always thought it was just mandatory to get done every year, at least that's what vets have always said, is that for revenue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Titre test then decide Been there and done that, dogs ranged from 17 months to 9 years and all were fine. I would titre a dog every year or three if it was required for an obedience or sports clubs though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everythings Shiny Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I have two dogs with low immunity that have to be vaccinated almost yearly. Most vets recommend yearly vacc as the cost of titre testing etc puts most people off. Vaccinating is much the same price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra777 Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 (edited) I have two dogs with low immunity that have to be vaccinated almost yearly. Most vets recommend yearly vacc as the cost of titre testing etc puts most people off. Vaccinating is much the same price. Two things here - low immunity judging by what? Titre testing only shows up the antibodies actually in the blood stream at the time. If the dog hasn't been exposed to the virus "recently" then the antibodies won't be wandering around the bloodstream, that's not how the immune system works. The dog could then test as having low immunity when it could be that if the dog encounters the virus it's immune system will actually do what it's meant to do and produce the right antibodies. The cost of vaccinating vs the cost of titre testing may be the reason why some people chose to vaccinate and that's their choice. The cost TO THE DOG is the reason I choose not to vaccinate annually. I ask a simple question - when were you last titre tested or vaccinated for polio? Edited November 15, 2011 by Sandra777 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason_Gibbs Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I title my older boy, will probably vaccinate Gibbs in 12 months time then tire him too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisovar Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Puppy Vacc then booster at 15 months then that's it folks for mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Puppy Vacc then booster at 15 months then that's it folks for mine. By choice that is what I'd do, but if mine have to go to kennels then they have to be vaccinated within 12 months of their stay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Ours are both 3 years old now and had their puppy vaccs, one at 12 months and one at 2 years, I am going to titre test them this year and hopefully never vaccinate again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakway Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 I have two dogs with low immunity that have to be vaccinated almost yearly. Most vets recommend yearly vacc as the cost of titre testing etc puts most people off. Vaccinating is much the same price. Two things here - low immunity judging by what? Titre testing only shows up the antibodies actually in the blood stream at the time. If the dog hasn't been exposed to the virus "recently" then the antibodies won't be wandering around the bloodstream, that's not how the immune system works. The dog could then test as having low immunity when it could be that if the dog encounters the virus it's immune system will actually do what it's meant to do and produce the right antibodies. The cost of vaccinating vs the cost of titre testing may be the reason why some people chose to vaccinate and that's their choice. The cost TO THE DOG is the reason I choose not to vaccinate annually. I ask a simple question - when were you last titre tested or vaccinated for polio? I agree with this reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 OUr old dog ahs not been vaccinated since he was 8, he is now 14 and a half. The young dogs get puppy vacc's, then at 15 months get a 3 year vaccine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason_Gibbs Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Puppy Vacc then booster at 15 months then that's it folks for mine. By choice that is what I'd do, but if mine have to go to kennels then they have to be vaccinated within 12 months of their stay Most kennels accept titres now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Puppy Vacc then booster at 15 months then that's it folks for mine. By choice that is what I'd do, but if mine have to go to kennels then they have to be vaccinated within 12 months of their stay Most kennels accept titres now They have to be vaccinated within 12 months??? it only takes a few weeks to get immunity, would they not accept a dog who had it vaccination say 4 weeks before their stay??? If they didn't stay often they may only need to be vaccinated every few years at most Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumabaar Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 (edited) I will be titre testing at 15 months and then every three or so years (depending on what clubs we are members of and what their requirements are). My pups had two vaccines at 7 and 11 weeks and hopefully that will be it for life.\ ETA- most vaccines are only registered for yearly coverage so vets are required to tell clients it is required yearly- not revenue raising but protecting themselves. Edited November 16, 2011 by Jumabaar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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