Vaccinations & Immune System June 15, 2006 Brought to you by: The Brookside Barkery and Bath and Acupuncture and Herbs For Pets

Topics What are vaccines? What are vaccines? Do vaccines help or hurt? Do vaccines help or hurt? What is titer testing? What is titer testing? Core /extraneous vaccines? Core /extraneous vaccines? 1,2,or 3 year rabies? 1,2,or 3 year rabies? How the immune system works. How the immune system works. Holistic approach to immunization Holistic approach to immunization

What are vaccines? Immunizations are biological products that are administered to pets in an attempt to activate a specific immune response Immunizations are biological products that are administered to pets in an attempt to activate a specific immune response Usually injected in the muscle or under the skin Usually injected in the muscle or under the skin Some administered into the nasal passages Some administered into the nasal passages Immunizations have saved millions of lives Immunizations have saved millions of lives Immunizations have eradicated many diseases Immunizations have eradicated many diseases

So what is the problem? Vaccination programs have become “practice management tools” rather than medical procedures. Little or no education or choice for the caregiver Little or no education or choice for the caregiver Duration of immunity is not known Duration of immunity is not known Long term immunity studies were not done Long term immunity studies were not done Adverse reactions were not monitored and publicized Adverse reactions were not monitored and publicized Required for entry to hospitals for routine services Required for entry to hospitals for routine services Grooming Grooming Dental cleanings Dental cleanings

Canine vaccines Core vaccines Canine parvovirus type 2 (CPV-2) Modified live Canine distemper virus (CDV) Modified live Canine adenovirus type 2 (CAV-2) Modified live Rabies virus (RV) Killed Non-core vaccines Canine para-influenza (CPI) Corona virus Bordetella brochiseptica Leptospirosis Lyme disease GiardiaRingworm

Feline Vaccines Core vaccines Feline parvovirus (panleukopenia) Feline calicivirus Feline herpes virus (viral rhinotracheitis) Rabies virus Non-core vaccines Feline leukemia (FeLV) Chlamydia Feline Infectious Peritonitis BordetellaGiardia Feline Infectious Viremia (FIV) Ringworm (Microsporum Canis)

1,2,or 3 year rabies? “There is no benefit from annual rabies vaccination and most one year rabies products are similar or identical to the 3- year products with regard to duration of immunity and effectiveness. Revaccination annually does not improve immunity, however, it does significantly increase the risk for an adverse reaction in the dog.” Ronald D. Schultz, PhD (Sophie)

Kennel Cough Efficacy of the vaccine is not well-established Efficacy of the vaccine is not well-established Vaccinated dogs often get it Vaccinated dogs often get it Unvaccinated dogs often don’t get it when exposed Unvaccinated dogs often don’t get it when exposed Complex-3pathogens-2 viruses-1 bacteria Complex-3pathogens-2 viruses-1 bacteria CPI (immunity lasts at least 3 years) CPI (immunity lasts at least 3 years) CAV-2 (immunity lasts at least 7 years) CAV-2 (immunity lasts at least 7 years) Bordetella bronchiseptica (immunity less than one year) Bordetella bronchiseptica (immunity less than one year) Not a vaccine preventable disease Not a vaccine preventable disease Now required every six months at many veterinary clinics and boarding facilities Now required every six months at many veterinary clinics and boarding facilities

Real key to health… Not vaccines Not vaccines Immune systems Immune systems Adequate titers to protect Adequate titers to protect Responsive to challenges Responsive to challenges Trained to mobilize Trained to mobilize Avoid stress Avoid stress Proper nutrition Proper nutrition Timely intervention with alternatives and conventional treatments when necessary Timely intervention with alternatives and conventional treatments when necessary

Situations Boarding kennels Boarding kennels Grooming facilities Grooming facilities Legal issues Legal issues Bites Bites Transport Transport Health certificates Health certificates Quarantine Quarantine Licensing issues Licensing issues City ordinances City ordinances

Do vaccines help or hurt? It depends… Young animals need some vaccines to protect against contagious diseases. Young animals need some vaccines to protect against contagious diseases. Vaccines help puppies and kittens Many young animals are hurt by vaccines How many vaccines and how often? Mother’s antibodies interfere 8-22 weeks Appropriate timing and testing for boosters Appropriate timing and testing for boosters Vaccinosis-an adverse event due to a vaccine Vaccinosis-an adverse event due to a vaccine Too many vaccines Too many vaccines Vaccinating too often Vaccinating too often

Vaccines often cause problems InstantlyMinutesHoursDays Months (Weston) Years In one large study of major illnesses in pets, in >55% of the patients, symptoms began within three months of vaccination. Predictable response? No. Pray.

Vaccinosis: adverse reaction Fever Fever Lethargy Lethargy Swelling Swelling Abscess Abscess Vomiting Vomiting Diarrhea Diarrhea Shock Shock Thyroid disease Thyroid disease Cause the disease Cause the disease Behavior/emotional problems/fearfulness Behavior/emotional problems/fearfulness Infections Infections Cancer Cancer Seizures Seizures Auto-immune diseases Auto-immune diseases Allergies Allergies Arthritis Arthritis Death Death

What is titer testing? Blood tests that measure antibodies against pathogens. Advantages 1. safe Disadvantages 1. cost 2. lack of recognition 3. frequency to test is not known

1. Sick animals: Don’t vaccinate 2. Animals with chronic disease/cancer: Don’t vaccinate 3. Geriatric animals: Don’t vaccinate 4. During times of stress: Don’t vaccinate 5. Don’t vaccinate for non-life-threatening diseases 6. Don’t vaccinate if long term immunity is not possible. (avoid exposure, tonify immune) Holistic approach to immunization: Acupuncture and Herbs For Pets recommendation.

Puppies Distemper 2 doses Distemper 2 doses Prefer separate/not multivalent last dose >12w Prefer separate/not multivalent last dose >12w 8-12 weeks 8-12 weeks weeks weeks Parvo 2 doses Parvo 2 doses Prefer separate/not multivalent last dose >12w Prefer separate/not multivalent last dose >12w 8-12 weeks 8-12 weeks weeks weeks Rabies 4-6 mo Rabies 4-6 mo Good for 1 year (3yr booster) Good for 1 year (3yr booster)Kittens RCP 2 doses RCP 2 doses 8-12 weeks weeks Rabies 4-6 mo Rabies 4-6 mo Good for 1 year (3yr booster)

Holistic approach to immunization: Acupuncture and Herbs For Pets recommendation. Adult Dogs Distemper Titer Test Distemper Titer Test Parvo Titer Test Parvo Titer Test Rabies 3 year vaccine Rabies 3 year vaccine Good for 3 years Good for 3 years Probably much longer Probably much longer 7 year study underway Dr. Dodds 7 year study underway Dr. Dodds Adult Cats RCP Titer Test RCP Titer Test Rabies 3 year vaccine Rabies 3 year vaccine Good for 3 years Probably much longer 7 year study underway Dr Dodds(canine only)

Best Protocol Custom vaccine and titer test for each animal based on: Custom vaccine and titer test for each animal based on: Age Age Risk factors/Lifestyle (indoors vs. outdoors) Risk factors/Lifestyle (indoors vs. outdoors) Previous history Previous history Test results Test results Immune status Immune status

What can be done if vaccines are mandatory? Thuja-homeopathic remedy to treat vaccinosis Thuja-homeopathic remedy to treat vaccinosis Chinese herbal formulas-help immune deal with insult of vaccination Chinese herbal formulas-help immune deal with insult of vaccination Antioxidants Antioxidants Detox Detox Proper nutrition Proper nutrition Avoid other stressors Avoid other stressors Avoid toxins Avoid toxins Separate vaccines mono-valent not poly- valent Separate vaccines mono-valent not poly- valent Holistic approach to immunization: Acupuncture and Herbs For Pets recommendation.

Changing times AVMA vaccine guidelines have changed AVMA vaccine guidelines have changed AAHA vaccine guidelines have changed AAHA vaccine guidelines have changed Vaccine manufacturers are (FINALLY) doing long term immunity studies and licensing their products for 3 years (Intervet) Vaccine manufacturers are (FINALLY) doing long term immunity studies and licensing their products for 3 years (Intervet) Vets are changing protocols Vets are changing protocols Boarding kennels and cities are accepting titer tests Boarding kennels and cities are accepting titer tests Class action lawsuits are being filed against vets, Class action lawsuits are being filed against vets, vaccine manufacturers, boarding kennels, city governments Petition to make adverse reaction information mandatory Petition to make adverse reaction information mandatory

Veterinarians are good people They believe what they are recommending is the best thing for your pet They believe what they are recommending is the best thing for your pet They believe what we were taught at veterinary school They believe what we were taught at veterinary school They believe the industry would not tolerate poor research and development They believe the industry would not tolerate poor research and development They believe the manufacturers are reputable and care about them and you and your pet They believe the manufacturers are reputable and care about them and you and your pet They are starting to change-more and more are changing their protocols They are starting to change-more and more are changing their protocols

You and your pet Get educated before vaccinating (y/n) Get educated before vaccinating (y/n) Try to avoid unnecessary immunizations Try to avoid unnecessary immunizations Have your pet titer tested Have your pet titer tested Get a pet/house sitter (avoid corporate boarding) Get a pet/house sitter (avoid corporate boarding) Choose communities with reasonable animal ordinances Choose communities with reasonable animal ordinances If vaccines are given, get the products to help the immune system recover (3 year Rabies and distemper/parvo) If vaccines are given, get the products to help the immune system recover (3 year Rabies and distemper/parvo) Ask for special consideration for ill animals Ask for special consideration for ill animals Isolation ward? Excuse for non-vaccination

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