David Lock

We just have one dog now, an oldish Spaniel bitch.

We used to get her an annual jab regularly but after speaking to a couple of breeders and a vet we started to give them a miss.

She goes out on walks but only on the lead but does the usual doggie sniffing around. She has the run of a small enclosed garden but this is not invaded by rabid foxes or the like.

So should we resume the jabs, especially bearing in mind her advanced years? She will have been needle free for about 4 years now.

I know he answer I will get if I ask our new vet but, of course, they have a vested interest.

So what do you dog owners reckon?

David

Adrian F

I would say after all these years keep going with the Jabs you would be devestated if she died from some thing like Parvo for the sake of a few pounds.

CrisPDuk

I agree with Dave, our hound only gets her jabs because all the kennels round here insist on it.

Our last dog never had them, because we never need to kennel her, and she lived to nearly 16

Since they've never needed to go away, our cats don't get jabs either. Although if there was one for grumpiness the old cat would be first in the queue

David Lock

Interesting - cheers. In fact I thought I would get flamed for putting our friend at risk but I think the big danger comes from mixing with other dogs and, of course, especially during a kennel stay.

If and when we have to replace her we would get a puppy done as she would probably go to classes.

Mr Duk, do pm me if you come across a grumpiness jab as my missus would love me to have one

d

Tidgy

get it done, its a bit like insurance, have it and hope never to use it.

dunx

iTrader: (3)

My last dog Sam (R.I.P.), was always quite ill after a jab, so I only went every two years.
For your own sake I'd get another shot, my Mother had a dog catch parvo, not very nice at all, even if you catch it early.

dunx

P.S. It's also down to whether the other dogs around you have had the shots too !

oldsplice

I think they changed the guidelines on this a couple of years ago, and now it isn't necessary to have a booster every year. Although as stated above, if they go into kennels, they usually require them every year.

RobsyUK

iTrader: (2)

Your stupid not to get it done! Simple reason... Slugs n snails go everywhere and they can and do carry some of the worst diseases that kill dogs!

Also, you don't needs dogs in the area for ticks etc..

David Lock

OK - we'll probably get her done provided vet gives reassurance that she is not at any major risk of the jabs themselves harming her, her heart is in poor shape for example.

I did some Parvo research on Google and it can hang around street corners or in gardens so not just passed on by over friendly dogs.

d

Leslie

I certainly think you should get her vaccinated. If she did contract some awful disease because you left it I think you would be very sorry about it.

Les