Enlightened veterinarians and pet parents have become increasingly wary of the health risks, and lack of benefits, associated with repeatedly vaccinating dogs after their initial “puppy shots.” Is titer testing the solution to the over-vaccination problem? Here’s a crash course to help you muddle through the mire of misinformation surrounding this simple blood test, and [...]
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The Veterinary Information Network (VIN) posted an interesting article earlier this week. Edie Lau took a hard look at just how prevalent canine influenza really is. In 2011, canine influenza and the need for vaccination were heavily covered in the media. Even ABC News carried an article, urging dog owners to vaccinate their pets. Excerpts [...]
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Despite the huge tumor on his mouth, this sweet dog was given 7 shots 4 weeks before this photo was taken. The tumor grew 10-15% after the shots.” All vaccine labels and inserts state that vaccines are for use in “healthy dogs only.” Unfortunately, no one defines “healthy.” Most knowledgeable vets agree that certain animals should NOT [...]
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Understanding the link between individual chronic diseases and the rabies vaccine involves what homeopathic physician Samuel Hahnemann called a ‘miasm’. The miasm is an underlying disease, like the part of the iceberg lurking beneath the water’s surface. You can see and deal with the tip of the iceberg — in this case, individual disease symptoms [...]
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Note: this is an expanded version of the article by Jan Rasmusen previously published in the September/October 2010 issue of Dogs Naturally Magazine. Animal Control sends a notice stating that your dog’s rabies vaccination is due. Some of us will vaccinate readily. Because it’s legally mandated, it must be safe, right? Besides, what choice do we have? [...]
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You take your perfectly healthy dog to the vet for “her shots.” Early the next morning, she has a seizure — her first seizure ever. You rush your dog back to the vet or an emergency clinic and ask if the seizure had something to do with the shot. Odds are, the vet will tell you, No, it’s not the shot! She might [...]
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Most of our vaccine posts are met with skepticism. Vets and pet owners alike want to know what evidence is behind our articles. Most of our articles are based on information that we can fully reference and, time and time again, we provide evidence to support our claims of vaccine dangers. It is good that [...]
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Dr. Patricia Jordan sent us an interesting link the other day. The AVMA has published a nice page on their website, entitled “What to expect after your pet’s vaccination“. Here is the information they are giving to pet owners: It is common for pets to experience some or all of the following mild side effects [...]
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