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Change in Vaccine Protocol Download PDF with 2006 Vaccine Protocol Info Cat vaccination info on the KITTY CORNER PAGE
Some organizations have come up with a
political compromise suggesting vaccinations every 3 years to
appease those who fear loss of income vs. those concerned about
potential side effects. NEW PRINCIPLES OF IMMUNOLOGY "Dogs and cats immune systems mature fully at 6 months. If a modified live virus vaccine is given after 6 months of age, it produces an immunity which is good for the life of the pet (ie: canine distemper, parvo, feline distemper). If another MLV vaccine is given a year later, the antibodies from the first vaccine neutralize the antigens of the second vaccine and there is little or no effect. The titer is not "boosted" nor are more memory cells induced." Not only are annual boosters for parvo and distemper unnecessary, they subject the pet to potential risks of allergic reactions and immune-mediated hemolytic anemia. "There is no scientific documentation to back up label claims for annual administration of MLV vaccines." Puppies receive antibodies through their mothers milk. This natural protection can last 8-14 weeks. Puppies & kittens should NOT be vaccinated at LESS than 8 weeks. Maternal immunity will neutralize the vaccine and little protection (0-38%) will be produced. Vaccination at 6 weeks will, however, delay the timing of the first highly effective vaccine. Vaccinations given 2 weeks apart suppress rather than stimulate the immune system. A series of vaccinations is given starting at 8 weeks and given 3-4 weeks apart up to 16 weeks of age. Another vaccination given sometime after 6 months of age (usually at 1 year 4 mo) will provide lifetime immunity. CURRENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DOGS Distemper & Parvo "According to Dr. Schultz, AVMA, 8-15-95, when a vaccinations series given at 2, 3 & 4 months and again at 1 year with a MLV, puppies and kitten program memory cells that survive for life, providing lifelong immunity." Dr. Carmichael at Cornell and Dr. Schultz have studies showing immunity against challenge at 2-10 years for canine distemper & 4 years for parvovirus. Studies for longer duration are pending. "There are no new strains of parvovirus as one mfg. would like to suggest. Parvovirus vaccination provides cross immunity for all types." Hepatitis (Adenovirus) is one of the agents known to be a cause of kennel cough. Only vaccines with CAV-2 should be used as CAV-1 vaccines carry the risk of "hepatitis blue-eye" reactions & kidney damage. Bordetella Parainfluenza: Commonly called "Kennel cough" Recommended only for those dogs boarded, groomed, taken to dog shows, or for any reason housed where exposed to a lot of dogs. The intranasal vaccine provides more complete and more rapid onset of immunity with less chance of reaction. Immunity requires 72 hours and does not protect from every cause of kennel cough. Immunity is of short duration (4 to 6 months). RABIES and LYME There have been no reported cases of rabid dogs or cats in Harris, Montogomery or Ft. Bend Counties [Texas], there have been rabid skunks and bats so the potential exists. It is a killed vaccine and must be given every year. Rabies is requied in all states by law. Some states require it yearly, others every 3yrs. A live rabies shot is now know to give protection for at least 7yrs if not a lifetime. however the law is still requiring we all give our animals shots! If your state will accept a Rabies Titer you should opt to go that route. The longer you can go between redoing this this vaccine the better. Lyme disease is a tick born disease which can cause lameness, kidney failure and heart disease in dogs. Ticks can also transmit the disease to humans. The original Ft. Dodge killed bacteria has proven to be the most effective vaccine. Lyme disease prevention should emphasize early removal of ticks. Amitraz collars are more effective than Top Spot, as amitraz paralyzes the tick's mouth parts preventing transmission of disease. However there are higher risks in using Amitraz collars (read here): http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=0&articleid=1376 VACCINATIONS NOT RECOMMENDED Multiple components in vaccines compete with each other for the immune system and result in lesser immunity for each individual disease as well as increasing the risk of a reaction. Canine Corona Virus is only a disease of puppies. It is rare, self limiting (dogs get well in 3 days without treatment). Cornell &Texas A&M have only diagnosed one case each in the last 7 years. Corona virus does not cause disease in adult dogs. Leptospirosis vaccine is a common cause of adverse reactions in dogs . Most of the clinical cases of lepto reported in dogs in the US are caused by serovaars (or types) grippotyphosa and bratsilvia. The vaccines contain different serovaars eanicola and ictohemorrhagica. Cross protection is not provided and protection is short lived. Lepto vaccine is immuno-supressive to puppies less than 16 weeks. NEW DEVELOPMENTS Giardia is the most common intestinal parasite of humans in North America, 30% or more of all dogs & cats are infected with giardia. It has now been demonstrated that humans can transmit giardia to dogs & cats & vice versa. Heartworm preventative must be given year round in Houston VACCINES BADLY NEEDED New vaccines in development include: Feline Immunodeficiency Virus and cat scratch fever vaccine for cats and Ehrlichia [one of the other tick diseases, much worse than Lymes] for dogs. THE VIEW FROM THE TRENCHES; BUSINESS ASPECTS Most vets recommend annual boosters and most kennel operators require them. For years the pricing structure of vets has misled clients into thinking that the inherent value of an annual office visit was in the "shots" they failed to emphasize the importance of a physical exam for early detection of treatable diseases. It is my hope that you will continue to require rabies & Kennel cough and emphasize the importance of a recent vet exam. I also hope you will accept the new protocols and honor these pets as currently vaccinated. Those in the boarding business who will honor the new vaccine protocols can gain new customers who were turned away from vet owned boarding facilities reluctant to change. CONCLUSION Dogs & cats no longer need to be vaccinated against distemper, parvo, & feline leukemia every year . Once the initial series of puppy or kitten vaccinations and first annual vaccinations are completed, immunity from MLV vaccines persists for life. It has been shown that cats over 1 year of age are immune to Feline Leukemia whether they have been vaccinated or not. Imagine the money you will save, not to mention fewer risks from side effects. PCR rabies vaccine, because it is not adjuvanted, will mean less risk of mediated hemolytic anemia and allergic reactions are reduced by less frequent use of vaccines as well as by avoiding unnecessary vaccines such as K-9 Corona virus and chlamydia for cats, as well as ineffective vaccines such as Leptospirosis and FIP. Intranasal vaccine for Rhiotracheitis and Calici virus, two upper respiratory viruses of cats provide more complete protection than injectable vaccines with less risk of serious reactions. The AAHA and all 27 veterinary schools of North America are our biggest endorsement for these new protocols. Dr. Bob Rogers Please consider as current on all vaccinations for boarding purposes DOGS Initial series of puppy vaccines 1. distemper, hepatitis, parvo, parinfluenze - 3 sets one month apart concluding at 16 weeks of age. 2. Rabies at 16 weeks of age (later is better) 3. Bordetella within last 4-6 months. First annual (usually at 1 year and 4 months of age) 1. DHP, Parvo, Rabies 2. Bordetella within last 4-6 months 2 years or older 1. Rabies with in last year 2. Bordetella within last 4-6 months 3. DHP & Parvo given anytime over 6 months of age , but not necessarily within the last year. Recommended: Physical exam for transmissible diseases and health risks. NEW RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CATS Feline vaccine related Fibrosarcoma is a type of terminal cancer related in inflammation caused by rabies & leukemia vaccines . This cancer is thought to affect 1 in 10,000 cats vaccinated. Vaccines with aluminum adjuvant, an ingredient included to stimulate the immune system, have been implicated as a higher risk. We now recommend a non-adjuvanted rabies vaccine for cats . Testing by Dr. Macy, Colorado State, has shown this vaccine to have the lowest tissue reaction and although there is no guarantee that a vaccine induced sarcoma will not develop, the risk will be much lower than with other vaccines. Program injectable 6 mo flea prevention for cats has been shown to be very tissue reactive & therefore has the potential of inducing an injection site fiborsarcoma. If your cat develops a lump at the site of a vaccination, we recommend that it be removed ASAP, within 3-12 weeks. Read this site for more: http://www.avma.org/vafstf/ownbroch.asp Feline Leukemia Virus Vaccine This virus is the leading viral killer of cats. The individuals most at risk of infection are young outdoor cats, indoor/outdoor cats and cats exposed to such individuals. Indoor only cats with no exposure to potentially infected cats are unlikely to become infected. All cats should be tested prior to vaccination. Cats over one year of age are naturally immune to Fel.V whether they are vaccinated or not, so annual vaccination of adult cats is NOT necessary. The incubation period of Feline leukemia can be over 3 years, so if your cat is in the incubation state of the disease prior to vaccination, the vaccine will not prevent the disease. Feline Panleukopenia Virus Vaccine Also called feline distemper is a highly contagious and deadly viral disease of kittens. It's extremely hardy and is resistant to extremes in temperature and to most available disinfectants.Although an effective treatment protocol is available, it is expensive to treat because of the serious nature of the disease and the continued presence of virus in the environment, vaccination is highly recommended for all kittens . Cats vaccinated at 6 month or older with either killed or MLV vaccine will produce an immunity good for life. Adult cats do NOT need this vaccine. Feline Calicivirus/Herpesvirus Vaccine. Responsible for 80-90% of infectious feline upper respiratory tract diseases. The currently available injectable vaccines will minimize the severity of upper respiratory infections, although none will prevent disease in all situations. Intranasal vaccines are more effective at preventing the disease entirely. Don't worry about normal sneezing for a couple of days. Because intranasal vaccines produce an immunity of shorter durations, annual vaccination is recommended. VACCINES NOT RECOMMENDED Chlamydia or pneumonitis. The vaccine produces on a short (2 month) duration of immunity and accounts for less than 5% of upper respiratory infections in cats. The risks outweigh the benefits. Feline Infectious Peritonitis A controversial vaccine. Most kittens that contract FIP become infected during the first 3 months of life. The vaccine is labeled for use at 16 weeks. All 27 vet schools do not recommend the vaccine. Bordetella A new vaccine for feline bordetella has been introduced. Dr. Wolfe of Texas A&M says that bordetella is a normal flora and does not cause disease in adult cats. Dr. Lappin of Colorado State says that a review of the Colorado State medical records reveals not one case diagnosed in 10 years. Bordetella is easily treated with antibiotics so it might be better just to skip this shot all together. CATS Initial kitten series 1. Distemper [PLP], Rhino Calicivirus, Feline Leukemia Vaccine - 3 sets given one month apart concluding at 16 weeks. 2. Rabies at 16 weeks First Annual [usually at 1 year and 4 months of age] 1. Distemper (PLP), Rhino Calicivirus, Rabies, 2 years or older 1. Rabies within the last year 2. Rhino Calicivirus within last year 3. Distemper and FelV given anytime after 6 months of age, but not necessarily with the last year. Recommended: Physical exam, FeLV/FIV testing, fecal exam for giardia |
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VACCINES - DISCUSSIONS, PRESENTATIONS & REPORTS
Dangers of Vaccines Jeffrey Levy DVM PCH
Adverse Vaccine Reactions.
W. Jean Dodds, DVM.
www.noble-leon.com
This article has been reproduced on this website with the permission of Dr.
Dodds.
Avoiding Vaccine Reactions in Dogs and Cats.
Craig E. Greene.
28th World Congress of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association:
October 24 – 27, 2003: Bangkok, Tailand.
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Feline Postvaccinal Sarcoma: A 2004 Update.
Histovet Surgical Pathology.
www.histovet.com
Feline Vaccine-Associated Sarcomas.
Barbara E. Kitchell, DVM, PhD, DACVIM.
30 th World Congress of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association: May
11 – 14, 2005: Mexico City, Mexico.
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Infectious Disease Prevention Change is in the Wind.
Richard B. Ford, DVM, MS, DACVIM, DACVPM (Hon).
30 th World Congress of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association: May
11 – 14, 2005: Mexico City, Mexico.
www.vin.com/proceedings
Injection Site and Vaccine Associated Sarcomas: New Advances for a
New Millennium.
Gregory K. Ogilvie, DVM, DACVIM (Internal Medicine, Oncology).
29 th World Congress of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association:
October 6 – 9, 2004: Rhodes, Greece.
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Update on Feline Fibrosarcoma.
Patrick Devauchelle, DVM
27 WSAVA CONGRESS.
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Vaccination Protocols for Dogs Predisposed to Vaccine Reactions.
W. Jean Dodds, DVM
Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association.
May/June 2001, Vol. 37, Pages 211-214.
This article has been reproduced on this website with the permission of Dr.
Dodds.
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Vaccine-Associated Feline Sarcoma Task Force: Roundtable Discussion
- The current understanding and management of vaccine-associated sarcomas in
cats.
JAVMA: June 1, 2005; Vol. 226, No. 11.
www.avma.org
Vaccine-associated feline sarcomas.
Wallace B. Morrison, DVM, MS, DACVIM; Robin M. Starr, DVM, MEd; and the
Vaccine-Associated Feline Sarcoma Task Force.
Report of the Vaccine-Associated Feline Sarcoma Task Force from the Journal
of the AVMA, Vol 218, No. 5, March 1, 2001, pp. 697-702.
www.avma.org
Vaccine-Associated Sarcomas in the Cat.
Glenna Mauldin.
World Small Animal Veterinary Association World Congress: 2001: Vancouver.
www.vin.comVACCINES - CASE STUDIES:
Clinical use of serum parvovirus and distemper virus antibody titers
for determining revaccination strategies in healthy dogs.
Lisa Twark, DVM; W. Jean Dodds, DVM.
Hemopet and Antech Diagnostics, 17672A Cowan Ave, Irvine, CA 92614.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
October 1, 2000, Vol. 217, No. 7, Pages 1021-1024.
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Do postvaccinal sarcomas occur in Australian cats?
G Burton and KV Mason.
Animal Skin and Allergy Clinic, 3331 Pacific Highway, Springwood, Queensland
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Effects of vaccines on the canine immune system.
T R Phillips, J L Jensen, M J Rubino, W C Yang, and R D Schultz.
Department of Pathobiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine,
University of Wisconsin-Madison 53706.
Can J Vet Res. 1989 April; 53(2): 154–160.
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Epidemiologic evidence for a causal relation between vaccination and
fibrosarcoma tumorigenesis in cats.
Kass PH, Barnes WG Jr, Spangler WL, Chomel BB, Culbertson MR.
Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Veterinary
Medicine, University of California, Davis 95616-8735.
J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1993 Aug 1;203(3):396-405.
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Feline Vaccine-associated Fibrosarcoma: Morphologic Distinctions.
S. S. Couto, S. M. Griffey, P. C. Duarte and B. R. Madewell.
Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, University of California, School of
Veterinary Medicine, Davis, CA (SSC), and Department of Pathology,
Microbiology and Immunology (SMG), Medicine and Epidemiology (PCD), and
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of Veterinary Medicine, Davis, CA.
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Fibrosarcomas at presumed sites of injection in dogs:
characteristics and comparison with non-vaccination site fibrosarcomas and
feline post-vaccinal fibrosarcomas.
Vascellari M, Melchiotti E, Bozza MA, Mutinelli F.
Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Venezie, Histopathology
Department, Viale dell'Universita 10, 35020 Legnaro (PD), Italy.
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Histology and Immunohistochemistry of Seven Ferret Vaccination-site
Fibrosarcomas.
J. S. Munday, N. L. Stedman and L. J. Richey.
Athens Diagnostic Laboratory and Department of Veterinary Pathology, College
of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, GA.
Vet Pathol 40:288-293 (2003).
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Prognosis for presumed feline vaccine-associated sarcoma after
excision: 61 cases (1986–1996).
Elizabeth Hershey, DVM; Karin U. Sorenmo, CMV, DACVIM; Mattie J. Hendrick,
VMD, DACVP; Frances S. Shofer, PhD; David M. Vail, DVM, DACVIM.
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January 1, 2000, Vol. 216, No. 1, Pages 58-61.
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Pulmonary and mediastinal metastases of vaccination-site sarcoma in
a cat.
D. G. Rudmann, W. G. Van Alstine, F. Doddy, G. E. Sandusky, T. Barkdull and
E. B. Janovitz.
Genentech, Inc., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA.
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The potential role of inflammation in the development of
postvaccinal sarcomas in cats.
Macy DW, Hendrick MJ.
School of Veterinary Medicine, Colorado State College, Fort Collins 80523,
USA.
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Vaccine-associated Rhabdomyosarcoma with Spinal Epidural Invasion
and Pulmonary Metastasis in a Cat.
H.-W Chang, S.-Y Ho, H.-F Lo, Y.-C Tu, C.-R Jeng, C.-H Liu, F.-I Wang and V.
F. Pang.
Vet Pathol 43:55-58 (2006).
www.vetpathology.org
Vaccine Site-Associated Sarcoma and Malignant Lymphoma in Cats: A
Report of Six Cases (1997–2002).
Bruce R. Madewell, VMD, Diplomate ACVIM (Oncology Internal Medicine), Tracy
L. Gieger, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Internal Medicine), Patricia A. Pesavento,
DVM, PhD and Michael S. Kent, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Oncology).
From the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary
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MORE INFO AND STORIES
WHY YOU SHOULD NOT DO YEARLY VACCINES from Shirley's Wellness Website
NBC NEWS - Yearly Vaccines NOT a good idea
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Moolah's Story: What happened to the Standard of Excellence? By Jim Schwartz, Founder of Next-To-Kin, man of dog My first generation of companion animals were all named after great professional wrestlers. There was my silver Miniature Poodle, Buddy; named after Nature Boy, Buddy Rogers, the first dual National Wrestling Alliance/World Wide Wrestling Federation champion. There was Nicki, a Black Lab-Shepherd female who was named after Nick Bockwinkle, the American Wrestling Association champion; and there was Rickie, a female marked Maltese - all nine pounds of her - who was named after Ric Flair, the 16-time NWA/WWF champion. Then there was my black Standard Poodle, Moolah, the Standard of Excellence. Moolah was named after Lillian Ellison, who wrestled as the Fabulous Moolah. Lillian is probably the greatest female wrestling champion known to date. For 27 years, she was the champ and she trained all the subsequent female wrestlers for many years. I picked Moolah from a litter of 11 puppies. She was such a fabulous dog that I named her "The Fabulous Moolah - The Standard of Excellence." On October 29, 1999, I brought Moolah in for her annual rabies shot. At that time, I asked the vet, "Can we not do the three-year rabies vaccine - like we are doing the three-year parvo and distemper?" "No," I was told. "Arapahoe County [Colorado] still requires the annual rabies vaccination." Now Moolah, at the time, was not in the best of health to begin with. Secondly, she was 11 years of age. I would later learn that both of these are critical concerns. I would later learn that the rabies-vaccine label typically states "only administer to healthy dogs." I would later learn that the research is pretty overwhelming that older dogs do not need the vaccination - especially if they are kept in a confined area and out of the woods. However, at that time, I was not aware of those points. Nor was I aware that Colorado had passed, in January of 1999, a bill allowing the three-year rabies vaccination - or that it had been enacted into law in July of 1999, four months prior to Moolah's shot. Moolah developed autoimmune illness. Every guardian knows his or her dog. Moolah wasn't herself. Normally upon my calling, she would be up instantly. Now she wasn't. Moolah always ate very well. (Once she got into my Werther's Original gold-wrapped butterscotch candies, devouring them. When I looked for them and accused her, she gave me a "who me?" look even as the wrappers dangled like tinsel from her ears). Now she wasn't eating well, either. Moolah was always at my side. Now, she was in the cool hallway - panting and panting and panting. Her gums became pale. Her blood platelet counts dropped like a rock; Oxyglobin was used, special medication requiring me to wear gloves. Her platelets continued to drop. Her dosages of the steroid prednisone were increased. She still wasn't eating -- not even Good Times hamburgers with cheese. I was advised to leave her at the vet's for a 24-hour watch. It went on for days; I visited her several times daily. The last day she looked at me as if to say, "Take me home to die." I didn't. I can still see her face as she went back into the cage. Then came the call: "You ought to come down." Five-six-seven thousand dollars later - all to no avail - she could hardly get up; she could hardly breathe. Hearing my voice when I entered, for the first and last time that day, she raised her head. It was time. I had promised my late-friend Fred Burke to do what he had done: "I bring them into my life," he said, "I will be the one that takes them out." I sang to Moolah and held her. The vet sedated her. I kept my promise to Fred Burke. Sadly, The Fabulous Moolah's case is not isolated. It unfortunately happens every day. The vet that I liked left the clinic that I was not happy with to join a new clinic. So, this is early in the year 2000, February or March. It was time for shots for Ellie-or to look into shots for Ellie-my black, female Standard Poodle, and I asked the vet about the annual rabies vaccination. "No, we can do a three-year vaccination," she said. I asked, "Did that just occur?" The doctor replied, "No. I mean, we've had it since 1999." Well, that was interesting to me. So, I called the vet clinic that had given Moolah her shot, talked with the manager, and asked, "Do you still do the annual vaccination?" She replied, "Yes." I asked, "Is it still required by Arapahoe County?" She said, "Yes, Arapahoe County requires it." I was convinced that Arapahoe County was at fault. Why would I think otherwise? Why would the vets mislead me? So I inquired at Arapahoe County Animal Control and eventually learned that they were not at fault. As a matter of fact, they had notified everyone of the change in the rabies vaccination law. Additionally, I learned that the vaccination period was not set by county ordinance but by state law. Subsequently, I learned of a study in Europe indicating that 7 to 12 percent of all vaccinated companion animals experience adverse reactions within the first 45 days, including death and autoimmune illness. The 1-in-10,000 and 1-in-100,000 adverse reaction statistics, thrown around by some veterinarians, have not been validated scientifically and are based on reactions reported by veterinarians themselves. That's sort of like Dracula guarding the blood bank. There is no real good data on these adverse reactions that I am aware of, other than that European study. Based upon all of this information a list of questions was developed and submitted to the veterinary firm (part of a national chain) that had given Moolah the fatal shot. They wouldn't respond to the questions, but they sent the questionnaire on to the veterinary group's Southwest Regional medical director, Dr. Rocky McKelvey. He wrote back that the issue of annual vaccinations is a controversial subject, that it's based on local regulation, and that this national chain of more than 100 free-standing animal hospitals has chosen to practice "conservative medicine" and recommend annual rabies vaccination. Then on September 1, 2001, the American Veterinary Medical Association issued "Principles of Vaccination" that state that the practice of annual rabies vaccination is based on historical precedent and government regulation not scientific data. And that's the basis for the practice of conservative medicine? This brings up the real question: Who can you trust? Moolah's rabies shot did not come from a rogue vet or as a random act. The practice of annual vaccinations by this large group of freestanding vet hospitals continued in 2001, according to Dr. Rocky McKelvey. Moolah has passed on and there is no bringing her back. I realize this. Why do I tell Moolah's story? Because what happened to Moolah need not, and should not, happen to another dog. Unfortunately, since December 28, 1999, annual shots bearing potentially deadly side effects have been issued to thousands of dogs and cats knowingly, willingly, systemically by economically motivated "professionals." Who can you trust? Guardians must ask about alternatives to annual rabies vaccinations because, obviously, the vets are not informing them. Not when the cost of the rabies vaccine to the vets is 61 cents per shot and they sell it to guardians for from $15 to $38 along with a $35 office exam. Are vets in professional practices or are they in transaction-based practices - no different than commissioned salespersons? There are many, many, many veterinary practices that thrive and have done wonderfully - as illustrated in their own vet magazines - without being dependent upon transaction-based shots. Why has this annual-rabies-shot practice gone on for 20-plus years? I can connect the dots only one way, and it draws a picture of economics. I was financial planner of the year in 1985. I founded the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors, the largest fee-only organization. I've written a book on financial planning that's gone into two editions. It's been critically acclaimed and 10 years later has been called one of the few classics in the business. I pioneered no-load insurance in this country and authored or have been mentioned in hundreds of different articles during my time. Had I not had this background, I doubt that I would have put two and two together. Maybe this is not how the dots are connected. But in light of the vaccination protocols of all of the major vet schools, in light of the American Animal Hospital Association saying three-year vaccinations, in light of the law changes, any vet - any vet - who continues to practice a vaccination protocol of annual rabies shots, without providing guardians with the opportunity for informed consent, in my opinion, is guilty of malpractice and silent, deadly, animal cruelty. I can't bring the Fabulous Moolah back. But I can carry on her legacy by applying her Standard of Excellence to the veterinary profession and, hopefully, save millions of dogs and cats from death and suffering, and save their guardians from the suffering and the cost. And thus, we established Next-To-Kin, for The Fabulous Moolah - The Standard of Excellence, and for your fabulous canine companions.
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