Titer Testing Question

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Before Tara came to live with us we decide to try to minimize her vaccine exposure by not giving her some of the more questionable vaccinations and by titer testing on the parvo/distemper. Most holistic vets recommend the puppy series (for these 2) and a one year booster for those two vaccines (or at least parvo) and then titer testing from that point on. We had planned to start with that protocol however, when it was time to do the one year booster we kind of got our wires crossed (long story) and ended up getting her titers tested. Well, to our surprise, they were very strong against these diseases. Now we have the dilemma of whether or not to get the one year booster shots. It seems pointless to have her vaccinated with the titers showing strong. (It is another long story as to why I just don't ask her vet but that isn't an option.) Has anyone else had this experience or have any insight into what to do in this situation? At this point all she has had is her puppy series. This is our first experience with titers so any info would be helpful.

 

 

I guess this should have been a discussion so I am moving it... now it may be in several spots...sorry! I'm a newbie!

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

I think it is good to keep all the chemicals used on our Doods to a minimum whenever possible. It sounds like you are doing a good job of that with Huff. Hopefully, it will help our doods have long and happy lives!!

[Taylor & Huff]

I don't know much about vaccines except, I haven't really had any after having shots as a baby. Huff had his puppy shots and we aren't planning on giving him anymore vaccines. Hope I helped.

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

If Huff is not getting vaccinations what are you doing to insure that he is protected from infectious diseases such as parvo? Without vaccinations or titer testing I don't know how to tell whether or not a dog has immunity to these diseases.Are you counting on the puppy shots remaining effective for life?

[Taylor & Huff]

We are just very careful with him.  He has had his puppy shots and they say it is very rare for older dogs to get parvo. My sister hasn't had vaccinations her whole life. I had a few but haven't gotten any since. We just don't believe in vaccinations. They are too many chemicals.