Hi Friend,

First a BIG Hello to you from...well you can likely guess :-)

My family is on a Big travel vacation, hence my newsletters have been somewhat intermittent..

It has been an overall great experience- minus a sketchy campsites, language problems, unwanted critters, health issues..but we are all doing well now, and our kids are looking forward to seeing their friends again..

We have been lucky to have friends house sit and look after our pets- that was one of the hardest part of travelling and being away.

They will be SOOOOOOOOOO happy when we come back..

Here in France alternative medicine is quite popular,  especially homeopathy.

To vaccinate or not is a BIG issue...especially with so many small breed dogs.

Hence this newsletter is especially timely.

Here's a what a large pet information website has to say about
vaccines:

"One of the most important things you can do for your four-legged
friend is to stay up to date with his vaccinations. 

Vaccinations protect our pets from a number of potentially deadly
infectious diseases and ensure they stay healthy for years to
come"

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Really?
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Here is what the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
has to say:

Vaccination is a potent medical procedure with both risks and
benefits. While there is evidence that some vaccines provide
immunity beyond one year, revaccination of patients with
sufficient immunity does not necessarily add to their disease
protection and may increase the potential risk of
post-vaccination adverse events.


Adverse events may be associated with the antigen, adjuvant,
carrier, preservative, or a combination thereof.

Possible adverse events include, but are not necessarily limited
to:

failure to immunize,
anaphylaxis,
immuno-suppression,
autoimmune disorders,
transient infections,
long-term infected carrier states,
and local development of tumors.


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My suggestions
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1. Question what you read- including me

2. Make your own, INFORMED, decision

3. ONLY vaccinate for the most common diseases in your area- and
give the LEAST number of vaccines as INFREQUENTLY as possible.

4. ASK your veterinarian about the incidence of these 'life
threatening' infectious diseases.

5. NEVER vaccinate a sick, or weakened pet

6. DO vaccinate your puppy against Parvovirus and Distemper- but
only 2 series of vaccines at 8 and 12 weeks

7. DO vaccinate your kitten against Panleuk, Herpes and Calici-
again at 8/12 weeks

8. The Rabies question- Depends upon state regulations and the
chance of your pet EVER being exposed to it.

9. The question of when to re-vaccinate, and how frequent is
changing- I would still re-boost 1 year later, then likely never
again

10. Keep your dog and cat healthy with some of the ALTERNATE
options that I frequently discuss.

Heal your pet at home!

Best Wishes,

Dr Andrew Jones, DVM

P.S. Here is WHAT I give my own dogs and cats to KEEP them
healthy and PREVENT disease- without vaccines.

YOU can get a trial bottle for 50% OFF

http://www.thedogsupplement.com

http://www.thecatsupplement.com

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DISCLAIMER: This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your own veterinarian. Dr Andrew Jones resigned from the College of Veterinarians of B.C. effective December 1 2010, meaning he cannot answer specific questions about your pet's medical issues or make specific medical recommendations for your pet.

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