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Hi Guys,
I personally would see which vaccines your vet can titer and then decide on the risk for your pup. Koko only needed a rabies shot this year and Zoe doesn't get any vaccines anymore nor do I titer her.
It is such an individual assessment for each dog. I don't think it is a one size fits all answer.
very true! I feel good about not getting Boriss any shots since he is home most all of the time not around other dogs. He never goes to the kennel or the dog park. Mainly just hangs around people & his sister.
Please take a look at the Dr. Dodds' suggested vaccine schedule. You'll note that duration of immunity for Parvo vaccine is 7 years and probably lifetime. There is some controversy regarding the usefulness of titers; however, the experts on immunology like Dr. Ronald Schultz and Dr. Jean Dodds recommend them in lieu of administering an unnecessary vaccine.
http://www.weim.net/emberweims/Vaccine.html
Glynda:
Thank you. I have been thinking about you, and hope you are doing well. Tipper and I will keep you in our prayers. God Bless You.
Hello Everyone:
I said I would post Tipper's numbers when I got the hard copy. So here we go:
Alk Phos was 36 the range was 10-150
Alt was 23 the range was 5-107
Triglycerides are still way up there at 609 range 20-150
HGB 20.2 range 12-18
HCT 59.0 range 37-55
Reticulocyte 158 range 10-110 [ this is concerning to me was 153 last time]
Her urinalysis was all good and she is concentrating her urine, but the Bilirubin said 1+ and the range is Negative.
I am over the moon that she has a good report for once so I will just have to suck it up on the things that were high. Does anyone have any thoughts on the Reticulocyte going up a few? I am not sure why this is high does anyone have any ideas? I thanked God a million times over for my girl getting such a good report. We have truly been blessed this time around. My Vet called the Vet at Dechra, and gave them the results. Don't know if you all knew this but Dechra keeps a file on your pet. Any time I have any reports, or questions I call and get or give info. It may help other dogs when they compile results so I keep them informed. The Dechra Vet was elated with Tipper's results. Of course my Vet took all the credit, and thinks he's super Vet now! Mean while I am the one who researched and did everything!!! Oh well I don't care as long as my precious girl is doing ok. I hope with all my heart that I can keep her going on this path. I am hoping that all of your babies can get some good results, and are feeling good for the coming spring. Since Tipper now has that heart problem from this I have to look into a "cooling vest" that she can wear while walking, as this affects her ability to cool her core down . I will only take her in the early morning and evening. She will have to learn to stay indoors when it is too hot or humid,l and I know that will kill her as she wants to be out all the time in the summer. God Bless Us All and all our babies.
Yay!! good news is always great to hear. ;)
Sharlene;
Per your request I am doing this list of supplements that I give Tipper every day.
I give her 1/2 tsp. of Manuka honey in the morning. She has had some acid reflux in the past and this helps. It is an antibacterial, antinflammatory. I only use the Manuka from New Zealand and there are different strengths that determine bacteria killing power. They go from 1-20. I use 15-18 because anything after that has been processed with heat. I give it to her right of a spoon, she loves it. Do not put on bread and give them as it is so sticky they could choke.
Coconut Oil- about 1/2 tsp to 3/4 tsp. Start out low, as this can make greasy stool until they get used to it. This is for her heart, fights bacteris and viruses, lowers triglycerides, and is good for overall stress.
Vitamin E only 150 mg per day. If over that it is too much per the Vet. This is for the skin, can reduce arthritis pain, and really helps the immune system especially in cold months.
Fish Oil- For the omega 3 fatty acids, lowers Triglycerides, and helps the immune system. My Vet said only twice a week for this.It also promotes weight loss in dogs.
Renal Essentials From Vetri Science- Very important with these dogs because of all the drinking and urinary tract infections. It supports the immune system function, helps with detoxification.Use as directed on the bottle. I have checked this lab out thoroughly, and they put out top notch products. I smash this up and put in her food.
Hepato Support. It is milk thistle and helps support the liver and its functions.
Cardio Strength from Vetri Science. These dogs all get muscle wasting, and the heart is a muscle. I know first hand as Tippers heart was affected by this. It supports the cardiovascular system, and its circulation. It contains CoQ10. My Vet had a dog that was so ill from heart problems and congestive heart failure and the owner used this. The dog is still alive 2 years later.Use as directed. I won't lie, this is a larger capsule, and hard to give. You have to find the right delivery system, I use a piece of chicken, and sometimes it takes several tries to get it in.
Glycoflex. I use this because of Tippers trachea problem. I know there are a few people on here who have dogs with trachea problems. Well Tipper never had one until this Cushings started. It made fat around her trachea pressing on it making it hard for her to breathe. This rebuilds cartlidge, which is why the trachea collapses, from the cartlidge rings being weak in the windpipe. After she got this I noticed she was trying to sneeze and couldn't. This is called inverted sneezing and goes along with tracheal disease. I have noticed that Tipper is now able to sneeze, so something is working!! I smash this up in her food.
I use Slippery Elm Bark in Tipper's food each time she eats, it has really cut down on any stomach distress she has had, by lining her stomach and intestinal walls, it is great.
I also give Tipper missing link it is very supplement for what all is lacking in their diet. Use as directed and keep refrigerated after opening as it lasts longer that way.
I know this seems like a lot, but when you are talking about the big picture of your dogs life, it is worth it. It is sure working for Tipper by supporting her organs. It is a lot easier to be proactive, than wait until a problem starts and try to back peddle and fix it. I believe in supplements because they have helped me with my Lupus. You need to buy good quality supplements- go to Amazon or somewhere to buy them cheaper.
Lastly I have purchased Vetri Science Repel. They are all natural cloths to rub your dog down with for fleas. I will no longer put flea meds on Tipper because of the immune system problems from this disease. Since they are all natural the dog cannot be harmed by licking them.
Please take away from this what you think will benefit your baby, as I have thoroughly researched each and every one of these products. I have also checked with the Vets, and these products have no long term side effects known.
If this helps just one person manage their babies care I will be happy, so good luck to you all. God Bless Us All, and our Babies
Great info! Thanks for sharing that with us!
When Scoop was 6 1/2 YO he had 2 mast cell tumors removed. Right around that time he had gotten his vaccines. Shortly after his tumors were removed he saw an oncologist. She recommended that he not get any more vaccines. So Scoop hasn't had any shots since then but he wouldn't really go too many places anyway. I was a little worried about not getting the rabies shot because it is a law but I still didn't do it.
Where do you get the Renal Essentials from Vetri Science? I just found out Scoop has protein in his urine. Do you think something like Renal Essentials would be good for that?