Among dog and cat caretakers few topics are more debated than that regarding the vaccination of dogs and cats.  In years past, vaccinations for all sorts of diseases were recommended to be given annually… year after year.  That protocol was followed by Open communication with animal hospital personnel is important! veterinarians because they were told to do so by the vaccine manufacturers in order to ensure optimal immunity for as many pets as possible.  If a veterinarian independently decided not to follow the label recommendations on the vaccines, and an animal subsequently developed a disease that the veterinarian decided vaccination for wasn’t needed, the veterinarian was vulnerable to being sued.  Ethically and legally the veterinarian must follow label recommendations for the administration of biologicals.

In recent years, the vaccine manufacturers have been under some pressure to show data that truly demonstrates a need for annual vaccinations for dogs and cats.  Part of the drive for reconsideration of vaccine protocols has been coming from Holistic veterinary practitioners, many of whom believe that repeated vaccinations diminish the animal’s immune resources and can actually create disorders such as degenerative joint diseases, immune mediated disorders such as Lupus, and can actually depress the animal’s ability to ward off diseases “naturally”.  A few Holistic veterinarians believe that all vaccines are harmful.

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