Ann
Moderator
Terri brought up a wonderful point under our discussion about teeth and dental care--vaccinations. There's been much written in recent years about whether to and how many are needed. I experienced this firsthand with my two-year-old, Pixie, when she was a very sick puppy and the vet I was using at the time vaccinated her anyway. His practice was to vaccinate through puppyhood and then every year thereafter no matter what. In Pixie's case, the vaccinations while she was ill brought on seizures, which increased over time resulting in canine epilepsy. We now have it under control with homeopathic medications, but it prompted me to do a great deal of research about canine vaccinations.
I have always insisted that my dogs over age 7 have titers done before receiving any vaccines. In every case, once the titer was taken, the vaccine was not needed because their immunity was adequate. But many vets, including the wonderful practice I use now that combines mainstream and homeopathic medicine, believes strongly in limiting vaccines and does not do the cookie-cutter annual vaccinating that my old vet did.
I think this is a good point for our group to consider, and I'd love folks to weigh in on your experience and thoughts on this important topic.
I have always insisted that my dogs over age 7 have titers done before receiving any vaccines. In every case, once the titer was taken, the vaccine was not needed because their immunity was adequate. But many vets, including the wonderful practice I use now that combines mainstream and homeopathic medicine, believes strongly in limiting vaccines and does not do the cookie-cutter annual vaccinating that my old vet did.
I think this is a good point for our group to consider, and I'd love folks to weigh in on your experience and thoughts on this important topic.
Funny word. I just have always had the vaccines done. But up my way the vets that I have had for the vaccines, they were using the following schedule : The first two years innoculations done yearly, then Every two,but every three for rabies. The Kennel Cough is just for boarding and grooming. But I will do some further research on the subject. Thanks for the enlightening !
As someone who has grappled with it, I know how hard it is to recongize what is happening to your precious dog when it first occurs. And so many things can cause a seizure. This website is very informative, thorough and so helpful! Thanks again! 
I do hope our forum can raise awareness that we have to be our dogs' advocates and not go blindly down the path just because a vet says so without question. 