tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post169193469190796139..comments2024-02-28T23:27:13.346-08:00Comments on BAD RAP Blog: Taking on the city: One way to get rabies exemptions for sick dogsTimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17654993049959218916noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-20948990552080749152010-09-27T12:44:43.878-07:002010-09-27T12:44:43.878-07:00The most common method of distemper vaccination in...The most common method of distemper vaccination in dogs is injection with a modified live virus vaccine. Often this is given as a combination vaccine, an injectable vaccine that includes protection against other common canine diseases, such as parvo and adenovirus, along with the distemper vaccine. Other types of distemper vaccines available include killed virus based vaccine, which is rarely used.<br />Thanks to the wide availability and acceptance of effective vaccines, distemper has practically been eliminated from the dog world.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FHgy5Fo9T0http://buffaloveterinary.com/11/canine-health-dog-vaccinations-distemper-vaccine-for-dogs/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-65365762217573412902010-06-28T21:09:41.868-07:002010-06-28T21:09:41.868-07:00Great job, Susi! I live in Gresham, Oregon (Multn...Great job, Susi! I live in Gresham, Oregon (Multnomah County). Our pitbull, Jessie, has had mast cell cancer and our vet was the one who informed us that we can now license her without vaccinations. Thank goodness, one less thing to stress about. As far as boarding, we can't do that either. Although we luck out as we have a neighbor girl who loves our dogs and will house-sit.PBOforlifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03267847109834475350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-87258412153553287232010-06-24T19:15:57.471-07:002010-06-24T19:15:57.471-07:003 weeks ago, I almost lost my beloved dog to Immun...3 weeks ago, I almost lost my beloved dog to Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia. The vets were stumped by the cause but felt they had to consider that it was the vaccines they administered 30 days earlier. They said when he is due again for his vacs, they will work with me to ensure he is exempt as much as possible from having to take them. I live in St Louis and my dog is 12 yrs old. It was heartbreaking to watch him suffer.Mary Wildtnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-48044592029041966322010-06-24T13:21:37.456-07:002010-06-24T13:21:37.456-07:00Kudos to Susi for your perseverance and advocacy!
...Kudos to Susi for your perseverance and advocacy!<br /><br />My 3 year-old girl has a very similar health profile to Bunny. We used traditional and holistic medicine to get her healthy, and now maintain her health by nutritional means only. She has not had any vaccines since I adopted her from the shelter two years ago, and my vet, a highly regarded local vet who largely practices traditional Western medicine, has strongly advised against vaccinating further.<br /><br />Readers in Oakland may be interested to know that the city will waive the vaccination requirement and renew your license with a letter from your vet stating that the dog should not be vaccinated. <br /><br />It seems they are not interested in TITR results, however, so if the dog bites someone I believe they will be treated the same as any other unvaccinated dog. <br /><br />The biggest challenge I face with not vaccinating is it severely limits boarding options. With an unvaccinated, dog-selective dog, it is not easy. I wonder what others do in this situation.Dianenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-881276943351938302010-06-24T13:14:29.775-07:002010-06-24T13:14:29.775-07:00Great blog! Yet another perfect example about how ...Great blog! Yet another perfect example about how one person really can make a significant difference in our communities!topscratchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09766058958091308317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-75052681444512332842010-06-24T12:51:43.588-07:002010-06-24T12:51:43.588-07:00Thank you for all your contributions and common se...Thank you for all your contributions and common sense Jan!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05881171300084907158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-24550141386453059452010-06-24T11:48:32.679-07:002010-06-24T11:48:32.679-07:00Congratulations on a great job! I spend my life al...Congratulations on a great job! I spend my life alerting people about the possible dangers of the rabies vaccine -- actually all vaccines. Learn more about vaccinating more safely at www.truth4dogs.org and www.truth4dogs.com I actively campaigned first AGAINST AB2000 (when it had a quarantine clause) and then FOR it (once the clause was removed). We're waiting now for the Senate Committee's decision. <br /><br />I recently organized the Safer Pet Vacciantion Seminar benefiting the Rabies Challenge Fund and featuring presentations from Drs. Jean Dodds & Ron Schultz. There's a video that will be available soon. www.dogs4dogs.com/saferpet All proceeds beneift the Fund.Jan Rasmusenhttp://www.truth4dogs.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-39326601077767492492010-06-24T11:10:15.887-07:002010-06-24T11:10:15.887-07:00Susi, congratulations on winning a hard fought bat...Susi, congratulations on winning a hard fought battle. You have worked hard to save not only your bully baby, but all of our bully babies by paving the way for change. Our heartfelt thanks!steph graynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-7027345190987884482010-06-24T10:25:44.083-07:002010-06-24T10:25:44.083-07:00[stands, applauds for Susi and Bunny]
My county h...[stands, applauds for Susi and Bunny]<br /><br />My county has an exemption ordinance, but with certain provisions [dog can't leave owner's premises, etc.]. <br /><br />My border collie Piper is in sheepdog heaven now, but when she was 13 or 14 and her license + rabies shot were due for renewal I went to our vet, got a letter stating that a rabies vac for Pipe was 1) unnecessary and 2) not good for the old dog's health, and I took the letter down to the city's pay-bills-here place and they said, "Fine with us, here's her license" and that was that.<br /><br />Yes, I love my little town.<br /><br />I lost my first pit bull [mix] -- my heart dog -- to <a href="http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/119833200/abstract?CRETRY=1&SRETRY=0" rel="nofollow">Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia</a> when he was 7. He was neutered young and vaccinated [for everything under the sun] regularly, because I was totally ignorant back then [as opposed to just basically ig'nant now] and thought all responsible owners got their dogs "fixed" early and pumped full of vaccines each year. Dunno if I'll ever forgive myself -- but my dogs now get their first year's worth of vacs, the ones my holistic vet says they need, and after that nuthin but rabies every three years. Their titers look great. And Smoke still has his balls.Luisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04042236324318156854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-31258895676986002052010-06-24T07:01:07.577-07:002010-06-24T07:01:07.577-07:00I have a GSD who after her last rabies vaccine sev...I have a GSD who after her last rabies vaccine several years ago, started painfully shedding her nails leaving only the raw, exposed quicks. The diagnosis was an autoimmune disease perhaps brought on by one too many vaccines.<br /><br />I want to thank everyone who is working hard to reduce the numbers of vaccines we give our dogs. There is a way to do this safely for everyone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-68515243102666359952010-06-24T06:55:47.683-07:002010-06-24T06:55:47.683-07:00That's great!1 So glad Susi stood her ground ...That's great!1 So glad Susi stood her ground for poor Bunny!!!Miahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17479942169190252234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-33588373907843846172010-06-24T05:22:11.115-07:002010-06-24T05:22:11.115-07:00WOW!!!!! Thank you for documenting this. Yes, we...WOW!!!!! Thank you for documenting this. Yes, we need to keep our pets healthy... but like people, one size does not fit all. Dogs are as individual as people when it comes to their biology. Their needs just as unique. <br /><br />I think one thing to highlight in this journey was that, while panicked and worried, Ms. Allen documented and reached out patiently and professionally to all her contacts. <br /><br />Congratulations again on the success! I hope we can emulate it in other parts of the country.<br /><br />Leila<br />Richmond, VaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-9145939030866551802010-06-24T03:03:07.233-07:002010-06-24T03:03:07.233-07:00Excellent food for thought for anyone with an immu...Excellent food for thought for anyone with an immuno-compromised dog, and something a lot of vets don't necessarily discuss with their clients.<br /><br />One of my dogs had osteosarcoma three years ago, and under the advice of his oncologist, we only have him vaccinated against rabies - absolutely no live vaccinations for him at all. This is very difficult for me, volunteering at a shelter, because I can bring home a variety of potentially deadly bugs to the little guy. <br /><br />So beginning this year (as his vax have "expired" in 2010), we'll start running titers to see what his levels of protection are. If the titers start to get low, we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.pibblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11420878751922413807noreply@blogger.com