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Originally Posted by Dr. Smith
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Hi Stacy,
Not sure what you mean by "over" vaccinating. AFAIK, dogs are required by law to have rabies vaccinations in all 50 states. Beyond that, I wouldn't risk NOT having distemper/parvo (usually a combination vaccine) -- I've seen too many dogs killed by those diseases. Heartworm, round & hook worms (where a problem) can be handled now with a monthly treat (HeartgardPlus).
Most dogs are chewers if you can figure out what it is they like to chew! IME, hardtack biscuits (e.g. Milkbone, etc.) can do a pretty good job with tartar.
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makes a product, but I have not used it. Amazon (see link) has customer reviews.
Doc
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Thanks for the links-
My state's law is a rabies vax every 3 yrs...which she does get...She does receive HW preventative. I would rather have them do titres for the others. An example-When I had her spayed, she had not had bordatella vax..the morning I brought her in, the vet (whom I knew well) stated she had to give it to her to admit her to the "well" animal area. I just looked at her and asked her "really? Can you please explain scientifically how the antibodies will develop within minutes?". She shrugged sher shoulders and advised me if she owned the practice, she would waive it as she knows how I feel, but the owner of the Animal hospital required it..She did get it as I wanted her spayed that day. She has not had it since, but then again, she is never really around other dogs nor is ever boarded.
Stacy