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NEWSPAPER


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BABY GIRL is a sweet little albino Chi- huahua. She’s 7 yrs old, very friendly and well behaved. She’s gentle, very quiet and pee pad trained. She belonged to an


Retrievers and Friends older couple who loved them and took great care of them. Their owners passed away and she is grieving the loss of their home. Baby girl is small and likes to be held. She would do best in a quiet home with no small kids.


RIVA is a 9 year ‘young’ Golden Re- triever. She has a beautiful red coat. She is very friendly, she’s in great shape and is full of life. She is good with other ani- mals. She likes to play ball. Riva loves the beach and loves to swim. She is crate trained and house trained. Her owner no longer had a place to keep her.


Baby Girl


If you are interested in these dogs or would like to see many other available


This is the answer. It depends upon the age and risk factors of a dog. I’ll tell you what I think and even tell you how I vaccinate my own dogs. Puppies should receive a full series of vaccines beginning at 6 to 8 weeks of age


and repeated every 3 to 4 weeks until they are 16 to 20 weeks of age to protect them against all the common diseases. Unvaccinated adult dogs should also receive two full sets of vaccines spaced 3 to


4 weeks apart. Adult dogs should receive vaccines as required by law (rabies) and other vaccines at least every 3 years.


Vaccine Recommendations Puppies – Puppies should receive immunity against some diseases through their moth-


er’s milk but this disappears during the first few months of their life. To protect pup- pies during this critical time, a well-researched approach is taken: A series of vaccines is given every 3 to 4 weeks until the chance of contracting an infectious disease is very low. The typical vaccine is a “combination” that protects against canine distem-


What Vaccines Do Dogs Really Need? per virus, canine adenovirus, parainfluenza, and canine parvovirus (the four viruses are commonly abbreviated DHPP). Many veterinarians also recommend incorporating leptospirosis in the vaccination series (this combination is abbreviated DHLPP). Rabies vaccines are given between 16 and 26 weeks of age in most states (governed by law).


Dogs between 20 weeks and 2 years of age It is typical to booster the puppy shots in young adult dogs to ensure adequate


lifelong immunity against deadly viral diseases. Your veterinarian will likely “booster” your dog to protect against canine distemper virus, canine adenovirus, parainfluenza, and canine parvovirus (the four viruses are commonly abbreviated DHPP). Many vet- erinarians also recommend incorporating leptospirosis in the vaccination series (the 5 components are abbreviated DHLPP). Many dogs are also immunized against bacte- rial infections (e.g. bordetella and leptospirosis). The immunization for these diseases typically does not persist for more than a year making yearly (and occasionally more frequent) booster vaccines advisable. The bordetella protects against “kennel cough” and is often a requirement of board-


ing facilities. Bordetella is also recommended for dogs that attend dog parks, confor- mation shows or agility competitions. There is currently a vaccination available for canine influenza virus. The vaccine is recommended for dogs “at risk”. Dogs that frequently interact with other dogs, partici- pate in activities with other dogs or are boarded are considered at risk and can benefit from vaccination. The rabies vaccines should be given as recommended by local law. Newer vaccines


effective against specific forms of the bacteria leptospirosis may be important in some areas.


Adult dogs (over 2 years of age) Annual revaccination (boosters) is recommended for the first year after the “puppy


vaccines”; thereafter, you should discuss the benefits and risks of annual vaccination with your vet. The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) came out with new guide-


lines in 2006 that suggests that adult dog vaccines boosters may be adequate if given every 3 years. Specific vaccine requirements for individual dogs should be discussed with your veterinarian. Again, if the risk of kennel cough or canine influenza virus is great, a vaccine


against bordetella and canine flu is recommended. Both vaccines need to be given twice initially then each year. You and your veterinarian should assess whether it is required. Newer vaccines effective against specific forms of the bacteria leptospirosis may


be important in some areas. The need for the vaccine should be determined based on the area of the country your dog lives in and his or her life-style. If given, they should be administered once to twice a year.


Compliments of the Irreverent Vet at petplace.com.


pets, please visit www.retrieversand- friends.com. There are mixed breed dogs and many purebreds available including: Retrievers, Chihuahuas, Terriers, Ger- man Shepherds, Pugs, Poodles and feline friends.


Sun City K-9


REGGIE, is a 4-year-old male Shep- herd mix. Reggie,s former owner lost his home so now Reggie needs a new home. He is house trained and a loyal friend. He and other dogs and cats are available at Sun City K-9 Adoptions. Information: call (951)679-6444


Riva or www.sck9adoptions.org. Reggie


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