At our July Meetup, we got together and talked about vaccines. For many, this is a hot button issue because of the recent controversy floating around and people on both sides of the issue being attacked. Here at The Pet Beastro, we believe in being informed and making decisions based on knowledge, not fear. If you are ready to learn more about your options, then keep on reading!
Have you heard?
It seems that each season a new buzz is going around the pet community. This season we are introduced to a “new” dog flu vaccine that is marketed to protect our pets from the seasonal virus. Unfortunately, this vaccine like many others comes with more risks than benefits. Like with any vaccine, it contains preservatives such as Thimerosal (mercury), Formalin (formaldehyde), Gentamicin (antibiotic), Aluminum, Neomycin (antibiotic), Polymyxin B (antibiotic), Amphotericin B (antifungal), and Streptomycin (antibiotic).
There are many vaccines options available for our pets and it seems that every trip to the vet is accompanied by a suggestion for yet another vaccination. Before jumping the gun on vaccinations, we highly encourage pet owners to research which vaccines (if any) are required by law in their area, if an extra vaccine will actually be beneficial, vaccine side effects, and how to help your pet cope after receiving a vaccination.
Last month I gave a seminar called Vaccinations Decoded and one of the folks in the audience wanted to know more about vaccine titers.
