RachelleBuck Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Hi Everyone, I know this topic has been done over a millions times before but I have a question re vaccinations. My dogs is due for her annual vaccinations. She has always been given the C5 vaccinations every year. I was wondering what the differance is between that and the C3 & C4. She is now 5 years old and never goes into kennels. She must be vaccinated each year for dog obedience (club rules) and I was wondering what would be the best vacc to give her now she is a little older. Also I pay $65.00 for the C5 vacc. Is that about right or am I being ripped off?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 $65 is a good price for a C5. C3 vaccination includes distemper, hepatitis, and parvovirus C4 vaccination includes C3 plus parainfluenza (involved in kennel cough) C5 vaccination includes C4 plus another compound for kennel cough What is your training clubs vaccination requirements? I would have thought that most require dogs to have C5. I am pretty sure that there is no obedience club that accepts Titer Testing results. Personally I still vaccinate my 7 and 5 year old pugs with C5 every year as they are around other dog with unknown histories alot. I have been pondering over the last few years about Titer testing but have quires about that as well. It is really up to yourself to choose what you think is best for your dog, barring the obedience club needing you to have a certain vaccination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tess32 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 There are clubs in Melbourne who have accepted titer tests. You can always as your club - tell them it's from a vet and proves immunity and that may cover any insurance worries they have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RachelleBuck Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 (edited) The club only states that the dog must be vaccinated yearly, not what vacc they must have. As she doesn't go into a kennel I was thinking of only getting the C4. I am still going to have her vacc'ed but was just wondering if C3 or C4 would be enough for her Edited November 13, 2008 by RachelleBuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laffi Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 There are clubs in Melbourne who have accepted titer tests.You can always as your club - tell them it's from a vet and proves immunity and that may cover any insurance worries they have. More and more clubs accept titer tests. RachelleBuck, how about you ask them if the accept titer tests, and if not ask if C3 is OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I am still going to have her vacc'ed but was just wondering if C3 or C4 would be enough for her It's really up to you reading up on all the information that is out there and making your own informed decision. Kennel Cough vaccinations only really provide coverage for a year whereas it is believed that distemper, hepatitis, and parvovirus coverage can be longer then a year. I've had the experience of a dog coming here with Kennel Cough and the dog that was nearly due for her C5 was worst hit with the Kennel Cough symptoms whilst the one that wasn't due for C5 for another 6 months showed no signs at all. Other people I know have had similar occurances. You will also get people who say they haven't vaccianted at all for years and thier dogs have never picked up a thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tess32 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 The club only states that the dog must be vaccinated yearly, not what vacc they must have.As she doesn't go into a kennel I was thinking of only getting the C4. I am still going to have her vacc'ed but was just wondering if C3 or C4 would be enough for her A C3 is enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Interesting when I went to get my pups second vaccination I was offered a C4 but if I wanted a C3 they could do that instead. My older girl has a C4. The vet and I discussed at some length which I should get and the consensus was a C4. Apparently the strain of KC covered in the C4 component is the really nasty strain which isn't as treatable (or can be more life threatening) whereas the extra strain covered by C5 isn't as horrific. Not sure if that is all true or not but I opted for the C4. The vet certainly wasn't pushing a C5 and my girls regularly attend club training/trials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RachelleBuck Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 I am thinking of just getting a C3 then. She never goes into kennels and even though she has always had C5 when we brought Mum's new dog home from the pound she got Kennel Cough off her. Thanks everyone for you imput. It just gets all so confusing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 It just gets all so confusing!! Nods head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RachelleBuck Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 I feel a little lost with it all sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I also have to get my dogs vaccinated for dog training but I plan it so it's done about half way through the year so you can leave it a year and half. I just get the C3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aj88 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 $65 is a good price for a C5.C3 vaccination includes distemper, hepatitis, and parvovirus C4 vaccination includes C3 plus parainfluenza (involved in kennel cough) C5 vaccination includes C4 plus another compound for kennel cough What is your training clubs vaccination requirements? I would have thought that most require dogs to have C5. I am pretty sure that there is no obedience club that accepts Titer Testing results. Personally I still vaccinate my 7 and 5 year old pugs with C5 every year as they are around other dog with unknown histories alot. I have been pondering over the last few years about Titer testing but have quires about that as well. It is really up to yourself to choose what you think is best for your dog, barring the obedience club needing you to have a certain vaccination. wow we charge 38 for a c5!!!! i would have thought 65 was alot? Depends on what your obedience clubs requirements are. Most places where dogs come in contact with eachother require a c5. All my dogs get antibody titre tested, i dont vaccinate every year, i dont like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aj88 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 $65 is a good price for a C5.C3 vaccination includes distemper, hepatitis, and parvovirus C4 vaccination includes C3 plus parainfluenza (involved in kennel cough) C5 vaccination includes C4 plus another compound for kennel cough What is your training clubs vaccination requirements? I would have thought that most require dogs to have C5. I am pretty sure that there is no obedience club that accepts Titer Testing results. Personally I still vaccinate my 7 and 5 year old pugs with C5 every year as they are around other dog with unknown histories alot. I have been pondering over the last few years about Titer testing but have quires about that as well. It is really up to yourself to choose what you think is best for your dog, barring the obedience club needing you to have a certain vaccination. wow we charge 38 for a c5!!!! i would have thought 65 was alot? Depends on what your obedience clubs requirements are. Most places where dogs come in contact with eachother require a c5. All my dogs get antibody titre tested, i dont vaccinate every year, i dont like it ignore my part about 'depends on what your obedience club requires' i just read your it only needs a c3. If thats all it needs then that is fine, cheaper to =) but maybe discuss AB titres with your vet if your not a keen vaccinator (hehe) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 wow we charge 38 for a c5!!!!i would have thought 65 was alot? God what vet are you going to? There have been other threads on here in relation to the cost of vaccinations and for a C5 $65 would be a little lower then usual. My vet now charges $69. And looking at a large shelters website they charge C3 $60.50, C4 $64.70 and C5 $74.80. Are you sure you are not mistaken? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RachelleBuck Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 I would like to know where you vet is too. I even had a vet come to our home that was suppose to be cheaper. The dogs hated him and he was only $5.00 cheaper. I did the ring around today the university near us is $83.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 If you don't want to go for titre testing, there is a three vaccination available for parvo, distemper and hepatitis. You still have to yearly vaccinate for kennel cough. I can't remember if you still have to yearly vaccinate for kennel cough with titre testing, though. I had an indepth discussion with the vet about titre testing and he said that it's not an exact science from his experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RachelleBuck Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 I read on here about self vaccinating. Has anyone done it before and where would you get it from? I understand you don't get a vaccination certificate from your vet but I was thinking for my grandmothers dog as don't go to dog obedience. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I read on here about self vaccinating. Has anyone done it before and where would you get it from? I understand you don't get a vaccination certificate from your vet but I was thinking for my grandmothers dog as don't go to dog obedience.Thanks I am not aware of any online company that sells vaccines in Australia. I could be wrong. And I a pretty sure that the companies that make the vaccines do not sell direct to the public. Vaccines also have to be handled correctly, ie kept at a certain temprature. If you did manage to get yourself some vaccine would you actually know how to inject it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I can't remember if you still have to yearly vaccinate for kennel cough with titre testing, though. I had an indepth discussion with the vet about titre testing and he said that it's not an exact science from his experience. Kennel Cough is not tested for in Titer testing and it is believed that KC vaccinations only really last a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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