My Shot / Vaccine Recommendations For Your New 3 Aces Ranch Dachshund Puppy Always Consult your Vet for their schedule
ALL PUPPIES UNDER 4 MONTHS ARE NOT FULLY PROTECED BE CAUCIOUS WHEN GOING TO THE VET AS YOUR PUPPY CAN BE EXPOSED TO VIRUSES AT THE VET YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR PUPPIES SHOT / MEDICAL RECORDS ON YOUR PICK UP DAY & MAKE SURE YOU TAKE THIS TO YOUR 1ST VETRNARIAN VISIT
IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULE Distemper (MLV) & Parvo (MLV)
8 weeks
11 weeks
14 weeks 17 weeks At 1 year MLV Distemper/ Parvovirus
Rabies
24 weeks or older 1 year (give 3-4 weeks apart from Dist/Parvo booster) 3 year rabies vaccine 3 yr. vaccine given as required by law in California (follow your state & county laws) Vaccines Not Recommended For Dogs
Distemper & Parvo @ 6 weeks or younger Not recommended.
At this age, maternal antibodies form the mothers milk (colostrum) will neutralize the vaccine and only 30% for puppies will be protected. 100% will be exposed to the virus at the vet clinic.
Corona Not recommended.
Disease only affects dogs 6 weeks of age. Please read the pickup day link.
Rare disease: TAMU has seen only one case in seven years.
Leptospirosis Not recommended
There are an average of 12 cases reported annually in California.
Bad side effects are common espically in dachshunds. The most commonly used vaccine contains the wrong serovars. (There is no cross-protection of serovars) There is a new vaccine with 2 new serovars. Two vaccinations twice per year would be required for protection.). The risk outweighs the benefits.
Lyme Not recommended Low risk in California.
85% of cases are in 9 New England states and Wisconsin.
Possible side effect of polyarthritis from whole cell bacterin.
Boretella
(nasal killed virus) Only recommended 3 days prior to boarding when required.
Protects against 2 of the possible 8 causes of kennel cough.
Duration of immunity 6 months.
Giardia Not recommended
Efficacy of vaccine unsubstantiated by independent studies TYPES OF VACCINES There are two types of vaccines currently available: modified-live vaccines and inactivated ("killed") vaccines.
Immunization Schedules
There is a great deal of controversy surrounding the appropriate immunization schedule, this is my schedule not all breeders and vets. Do not begin a vaccination program while the puppy is nursing and getting the mother's colostrum. The mother's antibodies identify the vaccines as infectious and destroy them. ALWAYS consult your vet after you take your puppy home for their vaccination schedule. Modified Live Vaccines (MLV)
Modified-live vaccines contain a weakened strain of the disease causing agent. Weakening of the agent is typically accomplished by chemical means or by genetic engineering. These vaccines replicate within the dog, thus increasing the amount of material available for provoking an immune response without inducing clinical illness. This provocation primes the immune system to mount a vigorous response if the disease causing agent is ever introduced to the animal. Further, the immunity provided by a modified-live vaccine develops rather swiftly and since they mimic infection with the actual disease agent, it provides the best immune response.
Inactivated Vaccines (Killed)
Inactivated vaccines contain killed disease causing agents. Since the agent is killed, it is much more stable and has a longer shelf life, there is no possibility that they will revert to a virulent form, and they never spread from the vaccinated host to other animals. They are also safe for use in pregnant animals (a developing fetus may be susceptible to damage by some of the disease agents, even though attenuated, present in modified-live vaccines). Although more than a single dose of vaccine is always required and the duration of immunity is generally shorter, inactivated vaccines are regaining importance in this age of retrovirus and herpesvirus infections and concern about the safety of genetically modified microorganisms. Inactivated vaccines available for use in dogs include rabies, canine parvovirus, canine coronavirus, etc.
Another alternative to booster vaccinations is the homeopathic nosodes. This option is considered an unconventional treatment that has not been scientifically proven to be efficacious. One controlled study did not adequately protect puppies under challenged conditions. However, data from Europe and clinical experience in North America support its use. Many veterinarians use homeopathic nosodes and other homeopathic methods in canine care. PARVO IS ON THE RISE THIS YEAR SO PLEASE TAKE EVERY PROCATION YOU CAN WHEN TAKING YOUR PUPPY HOME - THERE ARE PUPPY DEATHS REPORTED EVEN WITH ALL CORRECT IMMUNEIZATIONS ARE DONE. I USE FORT DODGE BRAND, IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTINUE WITH THIS BRAND ASK YOUR VET WHAT BRAND THEY USE. IT SEEMS TO BE A FAVORITE OF MOST VETERNAIANS. IF YOU WOULD NOT LIKE TO HAVE YOUR PUPPY TO HAVE IT'S 1ST SHOTS WITH FORT DODGE AND CHOOSE ANOTHER PROGRAM (such as the homeopathic version or another brand) PLEASE LET ME KNOW AND I WILL NOT VACCINATE YOUR PUPPY. IF YOU CHOOSE ANOTHER PROGRAM YOUR PUPPY MUST BE FULLY PAID FOR BEFORE 8 WEEKS OF AGE AND A WAVER SIGNED THAT STATES YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PARVO & DISTEMPER OUTBREAKS WITHIN THE 7 - 10 DAY HEALTH GUARENTTE THAT I PROVIDE. THIS PAGE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY TO HELP WITH EDUCATING YOU ON PUPPY VACCINATION.
ALL PUPPIES UNDER 4 MONTHS ARE NOT FULLY PROTECED
8 weeks
11 weeks
14 weeks
Rabies
24 weeks or older
Distemper & Parvo @ 6 weeks or younger Not recommended.
At this age, maternal antibodies form the mothers milk (colostrum) will neutralize the vaccine and only 30% for puppies will be protected. 100% will be exposed to the virus at the vet clinic.
Corona Not recommended.
Disease only affects dogs 6 weeks of age. Please read the pickup day link.
Rare disease: TAMU has seen only one case in seven years.
Leptospirosis Not recommended
There are an average of 12 cases reported annually in California.
Bad side effects are common espically in dachshunds. The most commonly used vaccine contains the wrong serovars. (There is no cross-protection of serovars) There is a new vaccine with 2 new serovars. Two vaccinations twice per year would be required for protection.). The risk outweighs the benefits.
Lyme Not recommended
85% of cases are in 9 New England states and Wisconsin.
Possible side effect of polyarthritis from whole cell bacterin.
Boretella
(nasal killed virus) Only recommended 3 days prior to boarding when required.
Protects against 2 of the possible 8 causes of kennel cough.
Duration of immunity 6 months.
Giardia Not recommended
Efficacy of vaccine unsubstantiated by independent studies
Immunization Schedules
There is a great deal of controversy surrounding the appropriate immunization schedule, this is my schedule not all breeders and vets.
Modified-live vaccines contain a weakened strain of the disease causing agent. Weakening of the agent is typically accomplished by chemical means or by genetic engineering. These vaccines replicate within the dog, thus increasing the amount of material available for provoking an immune response without inducing clinical illness. This provocation primes the immune system to mount a vigorous response if the disease causing agent is ever introduced to the animal. Further, the immunity provided by a modified-live vaccine develops rather swiftly and since they mimic infection with the actual disease agent, it provides the best immune response.
Inactivated Vaccines (Killed)
Inactivated vaccines contain killed disease causing agents. Since the agent is killed, it is much more stable and has a longer shelf life, there is no possibility that they will revert to a virulent form, and they never spread from the vaccinated host to other animals. They are also safe for use in pregnant animals (a developing fetus may be susceptible to damage by some of the disease agents, even though attenuated, present in modified-live vaccines). Although more than a single dose of vaccine is always required and the duration of immunity is generally shorter, inactivated vaccines are regaining importance in this age of retrovirus and herpesvirus infections and concern about the safety of genetically modified microorganisms. Inactivated vaccines available for use in dogs include rabies, canine parvovirus, canine coronavirus, etc.
Another alternative to booster vaccinations is the homeopathic nosodes. This option is considered an unconventional treatment that has not been scientifically proven to be efficacious. One controlled study did not adequately protect puppies under challenged conditions. However, data from Europe and clinical experience in North America support its use. Many veterinarians use homeopathic nosodes and other homeopathic methods in canine care.