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Originally Posted by Ellie May  Fecals should be done 1-2 times yearly.
Some vets insist on heartworm testing every year even if the dog stays on the preventative. Some say every two years. Some say take them off for the winter and test every year. With Heartgard I think it is, if they are on it year-round with testing and get heartworms anyway, they will pay for the treatment. That said, I take Ellie off of her Interceptor for the winter. It really depends on your vet's protocol, but that sounds fine to me.
There are so many threads talking about vaccines, so you can use to search and find some good information. I don't think an adult dog (or any dog for that matter) needs the "C" Corona in that vaccine. I personally would do rabies on a different day maybe two weeks before or after the DHPP. Dogs are way over vaccinated and I highly doubt yours need any this year. Most of the core vaccines can last for years and years and probably a lifetime after one is given when the immune system is fully mature. You can do titers to check their antibody levels or follow the American Animal Hospital protocol as a compromise with your vet. This can be found online. The American Animal Hospital says that after a one year booster of distemper, parvo and hepatitis, you don't need to give them for three years. Although you would be taking some risk because it is underresearched, some people have decided that aftre a one-year booster of DHPP, they won't vaccinate for them at all anymore. Is Rabies required every year in IL? Some states require it only every three years. |
Crystal, I really appreciate the time you took to respond by giving me such great information!! To answer your question about IL requirements - I really don't know - I would have to look that up. I just always did what the vet said - thinking I'm doing what's best/required for my girls. I was just curious with all that - wondering if it was all necessary or were they "hungry"! Again - thanks for all the info. and taking the time out! Have a good day ~ Kate