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Is there anyone out there that can give thier opinion right now? Annual Shots.

Yamizuma

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My thing is, do you 200% know what the dog next door or down the road is healthy, being properly vaccinated, etc., I could go on. I see the worst of the worst every day of my life. One thing I've learned is people lie or just don't care.

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And in my area, raccoons, skunks and squirrels affect what my girl might be exposed to...so I have to keep that in mind too. Lots of people don't realize that rabies will still kill a person if not treated virtually immediately, so having confidence, especially from a titre, seems to make good sense all around.
 

angelbears

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About two weeks is the average I find stated everywhere, I can't find where anyone's actually done any studies on it though.

If that is true and I do believe that. Then why is it that when I go to board a dog(it has been about 3 years) they accept it the same day I'm going to board, as long as I allow them to do the shots while the dog is there?

Many moons ago, I worked for a vet. People constantly brought in their pets to board with noncurrent vaccinations. Did we take them, yep. As long as they consented to the animal being vaccinated while they were there. In many cases this didn't happen until the last day of their stay. IMO, if they really held much stock in vaccinations they would require the shots be administered at least 2 weeks before they are to be boarded.

BTW, the above vet was an amazing vet. If she was still in practice I would have used her. For all of her skill and diagnostic genius the bulk of the money made at her clinic was in order, science diet, boarding, and shots. I wonder why they push it so much(dripping with sarcasm). It is a catch 22, she could not have stayed in business if she didn't push those 3 things.
 

ruthcatrin

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If that is true and I do believe that. Then why is it that when I go to board a dog(it has been about 3 years) they accept it the same day I'm going to board, as long as I allow them to do the shots while the dog is there?

My vet requires the kennel cough vaccine for any pre-planned hospitalizations. They do NOT require giving it to emergency hospitalizations, but I'd have to sign something stating I understand the risk. So in order to have Apollo's hips/elbows xrayed he had to have it. So I when I called to schedule the xrays I also scheduled the vaccination. The receptionist said "well, you could have it done that day, you don't have to do it seperate......" I pointed it its rather useless if its given that day isn't it? "Umm....." So I asked the vet, when we got there for the xrays, the vet who does them is the vet who actually owns the facility. His response was one word: insurance.
 

Gypsy Moon's mama

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This is so true. Parvo killed one of my pit bulls about 7 years ago. After 250.00 in vet visits giving him electrolytes every 2 hours for 7 days, among other things, he died on my lap. He was 13 months old and the best dog I've ever owned.

My aunt owned a kennel she won't allow dogs unless it has the kennel cough vaccine.

The rest I don't know but I do know vaccines may have saved my life here recently. I didn't have to have them, but I did. Thank god!

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I'm so sorry about your dog.
 

taraann81

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My bullmastiff is 11, she had her puppy shots at 8, 12, 16 weeks...we boostered at a yr. i have had titers done every other year and just last year at age 10 her numbers were low enough that our vet suggested we revaccinate. I also dont do heartworm tests yearly, but I live in a semi mild climate so give preventative year round.
 

Rugers-Kris

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It did go well, Thank Goodness but the muzzle was needed for sure. LOL I think he was a Fila when I brought him home (At least he thought he was)...You have followed him for awhile and you know about his protectiveness and such and he has continued to grow into himself and at this point he is an amazing dog and I couldn't be happier with him BUT he is not people friendly, He will tolerate as long as I am standing next to him but I ask all people to respect his 4 foot area. He does fantastically in public as he doesn't give a damn about people, dogs, noises as long as they stay out of his "space". He is a super well behaved boy but he is what he is and he prefers noone get near him or his people. I am sure this wouldn't work for the majority of folks but for me and my life, it fits very well. He still goes to work with me (One day a week now that I finally convinced my boss that she should let me work at home the other 4 days) and we still socialize daily but his temperment is what it is...LMAO. I am still waiting to hear about this new pup of yours.....Did you ever share any photos?
LOL sounds boring.

When I looked into getting Thor the chop, I was quoted the same. WTF??? Yet a equine vet could do a horse for a fraction of the cost. I think $200 was what she told me for horse castration??? I've temped with the S&N clinics but procrastinated plus the worries of surgery with such a large dog.

OT though, last time I checked into Titers it was pretty pricey. This was about a year or so ago I checked and I was quoted around $150. I'm not sure what that entailed though. Rugers Kris I'm glad things went well for you. I must have missed it but when did Ruger decide he wanted to be a Fila.
 

Rugers-Kris

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He weighed in today at 188 pounds and I measured him and he is 35 inches at the withers. I will post some photos soon...He has grown so much that I was surprised he didn't weigh more and he is becoming so muscular, too. He is 15 months old and absolutely amazing. I have missed you guys!!
So how big is your handsome boy now? I have been dying to know
 

cinnamon roll

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I have missed you!!! WOW he is huge I can't imagine when he or if he is ever done growing. Can't wait to see pics of that beautiful boy!! lol hijacking this a little....where are you at on the puppy?
 

voidecho

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Wow...35"!! He is definitely a big boy. Do you mind me asking how much they charge for the titer in your area. I'm guessing it's going to be a couple hundred bucks here when I go to get it done.
 

Rugers-Kris

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Thank you. I will post some tomorrow for sure. I am very happy with how he is turning out. I was surpised that he didn't weigh more but he is far from done growing for sure.
Wow, Ruger is such a big boy! Youhave to post some new pics! He is so handsome.

Yeah, he is getting big. There is no doubt that he has a lot of growing yet to do....He has just only started to fill out and gained that inch of height within the last few months. I haven't really been searching just recently but I intend to get back on it now that things have slowed down.
I have missed you!!! WOW he is huge I can't imagine when he or if he is ever done growing. Can't wait to see pics of that beautiful boy!! lol hijacking this a little....where are you at on the puppy?

Bahaha.....Kissy face? Who me? LMAO
Kris stopped playing kissy face long enough to say hi to us.

Yeah, he is getting there for sure. :) Because Ruger was already getting a blood test he cut me a deal and charged me 135.00 for the titer. LOL...Apparently that was cutting me a break even though it was only 25.00 per shot if I had went that route.
Wow...35"!! He is definitely a big boy. Do you mind me asking how much they charge for the titer in your area. I'm guessing it's going to be a couple hundred bucks here when I go to get it done.