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[Inuus]

Originally Posted by Kimbo

Did the dog get vaccines? That is the best chance they have--I know they are not without error though.

I don't say this to be an ass but if she did not get the dog his basic shots,--and these 2 are contained in the basic puppy shots, then I would be really pissed at my friend for not being a responsible dog owner. Sorry but I'm an ass about this stuff. http://www.vetinfo.com/puppy-vaccines.html
--I'll never be as sweet as Belle!

OH I hear ya! I am an ass about that stuff as well. My friends all turn to me for advice about their dogs when they are sick or having training probs. I tell them right up front. You want me to help then you better be prepared for what I might say and I dont mix words!

One other thing that just chaps my ass is people who DONT get yearly heartworm checks and DONT use heartworm medicine ALL year long. Its an easily preventable disease with the monthly meds

[NotAnAverageGuy]

Yeah the dog had her shots but I know nothing is fool proof and vaccines are not a cure all.

[Kimbo]

I learned a really hard lesson when I had PanLeuk go through my kitten room...the kitties would be playing one minute and then they would vomit and within hours they were dead, it's horrific to watch. It comes out in the dirt around here, some years it's devastating and other years we would see nothing. Once the kittens are exposed they go fast and very rarely do you save one. Once the outbreak is over everything must be sterilized. These kittens are to young to have shots..they say most kittens are exposed in their first year of life.

Also if you've ever seen a cat suffer with an upper respiratory--it's another tough thing to watch--The FVRCP shot is a damn good investment.


http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=1+2139&aid=222

[NotAnAverageGuy]

Originally Posted by Kimbo

I learned a really hard lesson when I had PanLeuk go through my kitten room...the kitties would be playing one minute and then they would vomit and within hours they were dead, it's horrific to watch. It comes out in the dirt around here, some years it's devastating and other years we would see nothing. Once the kittens are exposed they go fast and very rarely do you save one. Once the outbreak is over everything must be sterilized. These kittens are to young to have shots..they say most kittens are exposed in their first year of life.

Also if you've ever seen a cat suffer with an upper respiratory--it's another tough thing to watch--The FVRCP shot is a damn good investment.


http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=1+2139&aid=222

I have seen this while working at the SPCA and such with the kittens as well as other shelters, it's freaking horrible.