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NEW VACCINATION PROTOCOLS
About Vaccines......
New link below.
We choose to not vaccinate our animals and we have good reasons. Please check out the following links to read more on this subject
Vaccinations: A Word of Caution for Our Animals – Part I by Dr. Will Falconer, DVM (holistic)
Vaccinations: A Word of Caution for Our Animals – Part II by Dr. Will Falconer, DVM
(holistic) .
 Web Link - Vaccination in Animals - International Vaccination Newsletter Web Link - Shirley's Wellness Cafe: Vaccines Books - Vaccine Guide for Dogs and Cats, What Every Pet Lover Should Know by Catherine J. M. Diodati Books - The Nature of Animal Healing: The Definitive Holistic Medicine Guide to Caring for Your Dog and Cat by Martin Goldstein D.V.M. (holistic |
I used to worry when taking my pups to the vet at 8 weeks old to get shots. You see, the dose they give to a toy breed is the same dose they give for ALL breeds for the puppy shots. Everything else is done by weight but this is such a huge money maker for vets that they don't want customers to know how many vaccines hurt more than help. My pups would come home lethargic, then the vaccines made them loose their appetite which is when hypoglycemia set in and that can kill a puppy fast. A RED light went on and I started to investigate. In all of my research over the years we changed our protocol here and our babies are NOT over vaccinated....my babies are extremely healthy. There are a couple of vaccines that we do not recommend as they have killed toy breeds and my guarantee states such.
A situation happened a few years ago. A dog that was brought here brought in kennel cough. I was very upset because it is very contageous and can last for weeks...... I know that kennel cough must run it's course with vets giving pricey antibiotics...but I quickly purchased a holistic remedy and low and behold, this cough was gone in 2 days, at the price of only about $15. DO YOU KNOW WHAT THIS WOULD HAVE COST AT A WESTERN VET....A LOT!!!
Do yourself and your new furry friend a kindness and investigate yourself...FOOD is also critical, please read about it here on my site!!
From: Dr Andrew Jones
Author: Veterinary Secrets Revealed
Hello betty,
Re: A Vaccine Petition to Sign, Reasons NOT to Vaccinate
A cheery hello to yourself and your furry friends.
Your words of support and prayers keep coming in.
Thanks again to EVERYONE. It does make a big difference
to know that I am part of a larger community that cares.
And as I said earlier, I'll definitely tell you all the
results as soon as I find out.
A reader sent me a link to a new petition on Pet
Vaccines. This is the single most important health issue
facing our dogs and cats today.
First..Here is the link below is to sign petition for safer
vaccinations for our companion animals.
I wanted to give you some additional information on Dog and Cat
Vaccines, and I found some fabulous stuff at Catherine O'Driscolls
site, Canine Health Concern.
She is eminently qualified to write on this topic, and she has
authored 2 books on this topic.
'Shock to the System', and 'What Vets DON'T tell
You About Vaccines'.
She is in Scotland, hence her reference to 'America'
Here are her answers to some very common Vaccine Questions...
Q: Should I vaccinate my dog or cat every year?
A: No. There is absolutely no scientific justification for annual
vaccination. According to Dr Ronald D Schultz, head of pathobiology
at Wisconsin University, and the world's most eminent expert on
canine and feline immunology, "once immunity to a virus exists,
it persists for years or for the life of an animal". This fact,
supported by further duration of immunity studies, has been
accepted by veterinary bodies in America and Australia. The
consensus is that, if you wish to vaccinate your dog, then he
should have puppy shots followed by one shot after six months
of age, and then no further shots are required.
Q: I thought vaccines were safe - what are the adverse effects?
A: Inflammatory ('itis') diseases in dogs and cats are becoming
increasingly common, due largely to vaccines. Vaccines contain
modified live viruses; formaldehyde (a cancer-causing preservative
used to embalm corpses); mercury and aluminium salts (both toxins);
serum (blood products); and other worrying substances. The medical
and veterinary professions readily acknowledge that both humans and
animals can have allergic reactions to serum. But add all the other
components, and it's no wonder some individuals have allergic reactions.
In addition, vaccines are often cultivated on dog and cat brains and
kidneys, on hamsters, on monkeys, and on chick embryos. If any of
these animals' tissues are inadequately removed from the vaccine,
the patient can have a hypersensitivity reaction to them. The words
'hypersensitivity', 'allergy', and 'inflammation' are interchangeable.
Sometimes the hypersensitivity reaction is so severe that the patient
must be immediately injected with adrenaline or they will die.
Because vaccines are generally injected straight into the bloodstream,
components can be carried around the body. Depending upon the animal's
genetic predisposition, the allergic reaction could manifest as inflammation
of the brain, inflammation of the digestive system, inflammation of the bones
and joints - in fact, any of the many inflammatory conditions. This is why
scientists have written and produced scientific papers that link vaccines
in with brain damage, epilepsy, behavioural problems, colitis, arthritis,
thyroid disease, heart failure, kidney failure, cancer and more.
The practice of cultivating vaccines on animal tissue has also been called
into question. The Salk Polio vaccine illustrated the dangers of this when
it was discovered that it was contaminated with a range of monkey retroviruses.
SV40, a monkey retrovirus found in the Salk vaccine, has been found at the
cancer sites of people who received this vaccine. Worryingly, it has also
been found at the cancer sites of their children. SV40 switches off the part
of the DNA that protects from cancer.
SIV, another monkey retrovirus, was also a contaminant in the Salk vaccine.
SIV and HIV are closely related viruses, and independent scientists have
traced the emergence of AIDS to mass polio vaccination in the Belgian Congo
and amongst male homosexuals in New York who were given the vaccine in an
attempt to protect against genital herpes (however strange this might sound!).
Similarly, an avian (bird) retrovirus has been found in leukaemia patients,
and it is thought that the retrovirus came from the MMR vaccine. Distemper
and measles are virtually identical viruses, and both vaccines are cultivated
on chick embryos.
Where did parvovirus come from in the 1970s, killing thousands of dogs?
Scientists have been quoted as saying that it was a cross-species disease,
created by a vaccine manufacturer who cultivated the distemper vaccine on
cats infected with feline enteritis. The first vaccine for this new disease
was a stopgap: the feline enteritis vaccine. The disease occurred simultaneously
around the world. Naturally occurring diseases spread slowly, but vaccine
manufacturers send their products out in batches around the world, easily
creating a worldwide epidemic.
By looking at scientific data from both human and animal-based research,
we are able to say that vaccines are proven to cause inflammatory and immune-
mediated diseases. The UK vet Christopher Day observed that, where the start
date of an illness in his patients is known, around 80% of patients started
to be ill within three months of vaccination. CHC put this theory to the test
by inviting pet owners to complete a short questionnaire.
There were over 4,000 dogs in the survey. We asked, if your dog is ill, when
did he become ill in relation to the vaccine? We have been astounded by the
results so far.
91% of Ataxia cases occurred within three months of a vaccine event
81% of dogs who had tumours at their vaccine sites, first developed the
tumours within three months of being vaccinated
78.6% of dogs with encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) first
developed the condition within three months of being vaccinated
73.1% of epileptic dogs first became epileptic within three months of
being vaccinated
65.9% of dogs with colitis developed the condition within that first
three months
64.9% of dogs with behavioural problems started to be a problem within
three months of vaccination
61.5% of dogs developed liver failure within three months of being
vaccinated
The above figures were chosen at random from our findings to illustrate
the principle to you: vaccines may be protecting our dogs against viral
disease, but they are doing this at a very high price. If vaccination
had no bearing on subsequent illness, only 25% of dogs should become ill
in each three-month period.
Q: Is CHC saying that we should leave our dogs unprotected against horrible
diseases like distemper and parvovirus?
A: No, certainly not. In fact, we would say you should not leave your dogs
unprotected. But you can minimise the risks.
Firstly, if you choose to continue vaccinating, you could have puppy shots
and possibly the first year's booster, and leave it at that. This is the
advice being given now by veterinary colleges in America.
Secondly, you could use the homoeopathic alternative instead. This has been
used by many breeders and show people for years. Reports indicate that
homoeopathically protected dogs are far healthier than vaccinated dogs.
There are several scientific studies showing that the homoeopathic alternative
works.
Vaccine manufacturers are currently trying to tell us that dogs need annual
boosters against leptospirosis, which is a bacterin rather than a virus.
However, many eminent scientists say that this vaccine should actually be
withdrawn as it is not very protective, and it is the vaccine most associated
with adverse reactions.
The kennel cough virus mutates (like the flu) so you can't guarantee
permanent immunity from the vaccine. However, scientific research has
shown that the homoeopathic nosode is more protective against kennel
cough than the vaccine - and it's safer.
Q: My vet tells me that you are scaremongering and that I should continue
to vaccinate every year. I don't know what to do.
A: Vets, however well-meaning, are educated in colleges that rely upon
vaccine and pharmaceutical companies for funding in the form of sponsorship,
research grants, scholarships and bursaries. Colleges are reliant upon big
business for funding, and few people are willing to bite the hand that feeds
them. Vets' education with regard to vaccines tends to stop beyond "do it".
Our knowledge about immunity has improved greatly over the past five years.
Some of the information coming to light about vaccines will present an
ethical and economic challenge to veterinarians. But your pet deserves to
come first, over and above any such challenges.
If your vet says annual vaccination is necessary, ask him if he has heard
of the research coming out of America, and the advice that annual vaccination
is unnecessary. If he has heard of this research, he cannot dismiss your
questions. If he has not heard of it, then he lacks the knowledge to advise.
Finally, your dog looks at you with love and trust in his eyes, not at a
stranger in a white coat. It is vitally important that you do as much as you
can to understand the facts. Please don't do as I did and allow your dogs to
die before you discover the truth. I wish you and your animal friends many
happy and healthy years together.
P.S. The more I learn about Vaccines, the
less I want to give them.
You can read more about them in my Special
Report called 'The Veterinary Code'
It's at http://www.theveterinarycode.com
It's Your Pet. Heal Them At Home!
Best Wishes,
Dr Andrew Jones, DVM
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October 6, 2007
Written by Dr. Andrew Jones DVM
Hello Dedicated Pet Owners.
I am currently up to my eye balls in Vaccine info
in preparing the next newsletter, and audio for
my membership site.
First, there is SO MUCH conflicting
information on this issue..It really is
difficult to know exactly WHAT to do.
Different experts are advising different things..
Some are BIG vaccine adv ocates, while others
say to NOT give anything.
I am of the belief that you should give
ONLY the vaccines that are necessary, as
infrequently as possible.
You need to be aware of the diseases in
your area, and you need to know if the vaccine
for the particular disease even works..
Take for instance Leptospirosis.
Leptospirosis, a contagious disease affecting both
animals and humans and spread by infection with a
bacterial pathogen called Leptospira, may result
in chronic liver and kidney disease and fatality
in the dog. Over the past 30 years, preventative
vaccination against two of the most common Leptospires,
L. canicola and L. icterohaemorrhagiae, have nearly
eradicated clinical disease associated with these
strains among the inoculated population.
Though not without potential side effects associated
with allergic reactions to inoculant in some dogs,
the risks of not vaccinating fo r Leptospirosis once far
outweighed risks of vaccine-reaction.
In recent years, however, new outbreaks of Leptospirosis
have been reported in the population of vaccinated dogs.
Clinical evidence now suggests that these new cases are
associated with the once, less-common Leptospires for
which current vaccines do not protect against.
In light of these findings, the process of vaccinating
dogs with the current Leptospirosis vaccines is being
seriously questioned.
In other words, the vaccine, which can cause a WHOLE
HOST of side effects, is NOT EVEN protective.
P.S. To get the inside scoop on ALL the vaccines that
HARM and the vaccines that HELP, you need to become
a member of Dr Jones' Inner Circle.
I'll be your guide to having the healthiest pet possible.
You'll get the most current information on EXACTLY
which Dog and Cat Vaccines to GIVE and tho se
to AVOID.
YOu can sign up NOW by going to:
http://www.theonlinevet.com
It's Your Pet. Heal Them At Home!
Best Wishes,
Dr Andrew Jones, DVM
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Below is a letter from one of my customers:
Hi Sherry. It's me again. Sorry to bother you again,
but once again I must share my appreciation for you.
Yesterday I finally bought the book by Dr Pitcairn you
recommended. Now mind you, before even buying the
book, I made up my mind to go totally holistic with
Moses. The first thing he writes about is the old
couple who brought their dog, Tiny, in to see him.
Tiny had lost much of his fur, like our Scottie had.
He had an oily, smelly residue on his skin, like
Scottie. His owners were at wits end because of all
of the things they had tried to help him never made
much of a difference, just like Scottie. Like them,
we had tried sooooo many different medications,
ointments, medicated shampoos, steriods, cortisone,
for years, and like them, never saw much of an
improvement. Dr Pitcairn suggested taking Tiny off
commercial food and feed him chicken, beef ,veggies,
and some supplements. When the couple brought Tiny
back in a month later there was noticeable
improvement, and Tiny was a much happier dog as were
his owners. Once again, it brought tears to my eyes.
If only I had been aware of the holistic approach,
even 2 yrs ago, it may have made a difference for
Scottie's severe allergies, his quality of iife, and
who knows, he may still even be here with us. I
realize I can't punish myself for not knowing at
better with Scottie. But because of what Scottie went
through, the heartache it put us through all of those
years, and not to mention the 10's of thousands of
dollars we paid out trying to help him, I stand even
firmer in my belief, Holistic is the only way to go.
Once again, I have YOU to thank for this.
I made up my mind last night, I am going to write
letters to Scottie's regular vet, his dermatologist,
and his internist. In those letters I am going to
tell them we are getting a new puppy, Moses. Although
I appreciate all they tried to do for Scottie, with
Moses, I am going totally holistic in all of his care.
Maybe if enough pet owners speak out about this,
maybe the western vets and all the specialists will
realize maybe the holistic way is worth looking into.
Once we get Moses, I also intend to write a letter of
reference for your website. In that letter I will
also explain what I just got through telling you.
I feel like I should go on the street corners, get up
on my soap box, telling all dog owners out there what
they may unknowingly be doing to their dogs. I know I
won't do that, but have already been sharing all of
this with family and friends who own pets. It will be
their decision on if they change, but at least they
will be made aware of the situation.
Yesterday, as I was walking into the pet store to get
some supplies for Moses, a young lady was walking out
with the cutest little 8 wk old puppy on a leash. I
couldn't resist stopping her and playing with her
puppy. She was part shih tzu and part bichon. The
first thing I wanted to ask the owner, was "WHAT ARE
YOU FEEDING YOUR NEW BABY???", "DON'T GIVE HER ALL
THOSE SHOTS THE VET WILL TELL YOU IS REQUIRED"! Of
course I didn't want the poor thing to look at me like
I was some kind of nut she was encountering, but that
is what I feel like doing anytime I see someone with
their pet.
I'm not one to get hell bent on different causes. I'm
sure a good part of the reason I now feel so strongly
on the subject is because of our love for Scottie.
seeing and living through along with him, all he went
through with all of his health issues. And it is
because of our love for him, and the grief we suffered
over losing him, that I will continue to tell anyone
willing to listen about what I have learned from YOU,
and will direct them to your website to find out
firsthand.
I don't mean to get all sappy with you Sherry. I just
want you to know, how MUCH I appreciate all of the
time, love and effort, you have put into bringing so
many healthy babies into the lives of the people who
adopt one of yours. Your web site is so informative
and educational, I can't imagine the time you put into
that as well. Please know how much you have helped at
least one new family to do what is best for the sweet,
new, little furball, that will soon be a big part of
their lives.
Sincerely,
Rose
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Email I received on 11/11/07
Dear Sher,,
I purchased a puppy from you and Bambi is now almost 2 years old. I wish I had listened to you about vaccines at that time and decided to write this to you because of what my Bambi went through.
In the last year, Bambi has had severe allergies, severe ear infections and also some seizures. After many vet bills we found a wonderful holistic doctor. Seems all of the vaccines that our WESTERN vet insisted on is the reason Bambi is not as healthy as she should be. She was a gorgeous and healthy little girl that you gave us UNTIL the vaccines were given. I have also learned that over vaccinating is the reason for cancer, allergies, liver and heart conditions and many more ailments in dogs and cats as well. I am just sick about this. I want you to please use this letter to help all of your new owners to give vaccinations a LOT of thought. Vaccines if over done causes many things. My holistic vet is helping Bambi a great deal, but if I had it to do over again, l never ever would give a new puppy these vaccines again. After reading all of your information Sherry, it is evident that you have done your homework and only care about the well being of your darling puppies. Hat's off to you girl.....I wish I had listened because if I had, I am certain as my holistic vet is that Bambi would NOT have had these problems. Western vets put so much pressure on the new owners but it's not for the health of the animals but for their bank account. Like you said Sher, less is more....less vaccines means a much more healthy beloved pet for many years to come...I most definitely have learned the hard way.
Bless you and what you do !
Angie
Detroit, Michigan
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by Catherine O'Driscoll
(posted with permission)
Below, I will be adding new links from time to time to keep you and myself updated vaccines.
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The following is some vital information for pet owners ! Depending on where you live this might be something that you need to discuss with your vet. It is exciting that people are now realizing that we over vaccinate our pets. New changes for the future, and more hope for our beloved pets !
Below is an email just received, this may help you in your decisions regarding vaccines....
Hi, I am currently at work, but wanted to let you know that I read your information about the vaccinations and recently had a problem with our Abby. She had a terrible reaction when she had her immunizations. The vet had me bring her back in and he feels she is sensitive to the Lepto and does not recommend it for her any more frequent than every 3 yrs. It was a very scary experience that I hope to not have to revisit. She stared at the wall, couldn't walk, cried when you picked her up. It lasted for about 24 hrs. I didn't know about smaller breeds being more sensitive to the immunizations, and learned something new.
Health! New Vaccination Protocols
Veterinary schools are changing the way they think about annual vaccinations.
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This time of year has most of us worried about what present goes to whom and whether we can find enough folding chairs to fit around that oh-so-stretched-out dining table. We don't usually have a lot of time to pay much mind to our dogs other than our usual routines: food, water, a little bit of grooming and a quick run out in the nippy air for bathroom break.
This year, it might be time to think about a little more than just roasted chestnuts, sparkling tinsel, big holiday packages and a Milkbone for Fido. As we head into 2009, your next vet visit may be something of a holiday AND a gift for both you and your dog: No annual vaccinations needed!
What? No booster shots for distemper, parvo, rabies and the like? Aren't we always supposed to get our dogs their shots because aren't they always getting into dirty, gross and messy situations that might expose them to a potentially deadly diseases? Apparently, the new answer is loud and clear: “NO!”
Changes at the Veterinary Schools
As of 2005, all United States schools of veterinary medicine are now teaching that dog (and cat) immunology is more complicated and more resilient than was previously thought. In fact, the science shows that giving vaccines too often can actually be harmful and injure the natural immune response that our pets have.
The veterinary schools are telling our new DVMs - and updating our older ones - that they should no longer routinely vaccinate all dogs and cats with all core vaccines every year. They should be receiving them in a pattern that mimics how the immune system develops and builds itself…and then be revaccinated only once every three years.
That's right. Once every three years!
canine parvovirus Vaccines Work How?
Vaccines work in mammals by introducing bacteria, parasites and/or viruses that are either dead or modified so they cannot reproduce inside us. Once we get a vaccine, our white blood cells start attacking the foreign invaders. Since they are either dead or have been rendered harmless, the foreign invaders don't have any ability to fight back, replicate and overwhelm the body's defenses. Out immune system imprints with a memory of these invaders and how it fought them, adding a special response to its repertoire specifically aimed at the particular kind of virus or bacteria. The next time that attacker shows up, the body is then better prepared to fight off the invader. Antibodies - the imprinted memory response mammals create from meeting foreign invaders - are the weapons needed to keep communicable diseases at bay in our dogs.
Too Many Soldiers Fighting the Same War!
Is an annual revaccination too much of a good thing? Can our attempts at preventing communicable diseases in our best furry friends be backfiring on us?
Unfortunately, the answers to both seem to be, “YES!”
On the forefront of this issue, Dr. W. Jean Dodds, DVM, is a California-based veterinarian who has been a proponent of changing dog and cat vaccine protocols for at least a decade. Practically her entire 40-plus year career has been dedicated to studying animal immunology. After seeing many companion animal patients developing problems that were auto-immune related—diseases caused by the body's own defenses attacking itself—she and others began intensely studying how our pets handled vaccines and whether their immune responses were being compromised by being over stimulated with too much vaccine.
What she and her colleagues have found has become the basis of the new vaccine protocols. When introduced too often, some dogs and cats have reactions that make the immune system start attacking itself and impairing its response to certain diseases. As a yearly vaccine, the research shows core
Dr. Jean Dodds
annual booster shots of distemper, rabies and the like have no effect on boosting immunity if the shots have been given before. In fact, the additional booster shots may have made our pets more likely to be sick with something else like hypothyroidism, which can be autoimmune related.
Why? The immunity for most vaccines may last anywhere from 6-10 years, depending on the exposure to viruses and bacteria, the general health of the animal, the breed and the individual dog or cat itself. Given the right set of circumstances, if you keep sending in soldiers to fight the same enemy over and over, you may cause them to flip and attack the body instead.
The New Schedule is…
Thus, Dr. Dodds' studies have convinced the veterinary community to change the protocols for vaccinating our companion animals. While there are on-going debates about the efficacy of timing and changing the types of vaccines, right now the core vaccines for dogs are distemper, parvo, adenovirus and rabies.
Dogs, according to the new standards, should be vaccinated at 6, 9, 12 and 16 weeks with distemper, parvo and adenovirus vaccines. They should then be vaccinated again one year after the 16th-week vaccine. The interval then moves to once every three years.
While your state or local law may require you to vaccinate annually for rabies, the new protocol is a rabies shot at 16 weeks, a booster one year later, and a follow-up once every three years after that. You should follow the law and maintain your rabies vaccines accordingly. However, you should also make your vet aware that over-vaccinating is a concern, and that you'd like to know whether they have any information on how the laws in your area can be changed or affected by these new vaccine protocols. Your state health department and/or department of agriculture may not be aware of the new studies showing the need to amend pet animal vaccine schedules.
Other vaccines…
There are other vaccines our dogs are often treated with, and these may or may not be appropriate for your dog. These are bordetella/parainfluenza (kennel cough), lyme, leptospirosis, corona, and giardia. All are contingent on the area in which you live, the health of your dog, its activities, local and/or state law, and your dog's breed. Lepto, for instance, is a major cause of anaphylactic shock in many smaller and toy breed dogs and should NOT be given without very good reason. Be sure to talk to your vet to get an understanding as to why and how often they believe one of these other vaccines should be given. If you don't feel comfortable with it and you know of no good reason to do so, the science says you're probably better off NOT vaccinating. But, always consult your vet to make your choice.
Don't Neglect Fido—Do Go to the Doctor Regularly
Just because annual vaccines may soon be coming to an end for your buddy doesn't mean you should forget about an annual check-up. All dogs need to continue to maintain an annual check-up schedule with a licensed vet to maintain optimal health.
The Future…
Even as we speak, ever more research by Dr. Dodds and others like her is proving the idea that vaccines may need to be given at different intervals and in different combinations. Some research suggests that puppies don't benefit from any shot earlier than 8 weeks. Others say they do, and it should only be for measles and distemper. Still others claim that puppies should wait until they are 10 weeks before they get any vaccines.
Excluding rabies, most core canine disease vaccines are available only as combination vaccines. Manufacturers simply don't make a vaccine that's only for canine distemper and another that's only for canine measles—they are typically combined for both economic and convenience reasons. So, not only do our vets need to be retrained and our laws modified, the vaccine manufacturers may also have to change their products to meet the new standards coming out of this evolving research.
As you can see, there's a lot of change ahead for what we have all taken for granted when it comes to our dogs' basic health. Heading into the new year, do your research, talk to your vet, and give Fido a present he'll really love…a lot fewer shots!