Medical Alert - DOGS-When NOT to Vaccinate
When NOT to Vaccinate Your Pet
We have been told time and again that vaccinations are important in protecting both our pets and ourselves. While for the most part this is true, however, most of us are unaware that in some cases vaccinations are causing serious illness and even death to some of our beloved pets. Perfectly healthy animals are becoming seriously ill due to over vaccination. This does NOT mean we should all stop immunization for out pets! What it means in plain terms is we need to educate ourselves.
The following breeds of dogs are known to be at high risk for immunological reactions:
- Akita
- American Cocker Spaniel
- Australian Shepherd
- Collie - Merle
- Dachshund - all varieties, especially long haired variety
- Doberman Pinchers Blue & Fawn
- German Shepherd Dog
- Golden Retriever
- Great Dane & Harlequin Great Dane
- Kerry Blue Terrier
- Irish Setter
- Old English Sheepdog
- Poodle - all varieties, especially Standard Poodle
- Scottish Terrier
- Shetland Sheepdog
- Shih Tzu
- Vizsla
- Weimaraner
- As well as breeds of white or predominantly white coat color or with coat color dilution.