sashagirl Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 its been a while since puppyhood, but it was always (i) c3, c5 and c5 at roughly 6 weeks, 10 weeks and a month after. now its (ii) c3 at 6 weeks, and a final c3 together with nobivac for kennel cough (making it a c5) at 10 to 12 weeks. or, (iii) a nobivac c5 at 10 to 12 weeks. Which option should i choose ? confused Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I vaccinate my pups at 8 weeks and 12 weeks with a C3. I use the nasal kennel cough vaccine only when I know they will be boarded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Depends what has already been used by the breeder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sashagirl Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 Depends what has already been used by the breeder isnt it c3 for the first vaccine ? my understanding from the vets is that either nobivac or protech is okay for 2nd vaccine, its just that the different vets use different vaccines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fox Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Normally it's either C3 at 6-8 weeks + boosters (either C3 or C5) at 12-14 weeks and 16 - 18 weeks. There is a newer vaccine available that only needs to be given twice at (approx) 6 weeks and 10 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordogs Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Does anyone use the Protec C3 C2i for the fist vacc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sashagirl Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 Normally it's either C3 at 6-8 weeks + boosters (either C3 or C5) at 12-14 weeks and 16 - 18 weeks. There is a newer vaccine available that only needs to be given twice at (approx) 6 weeks and 10 weeks. one vet told me nobivac is the new vaccine that is given 2x. however, another vet informed me that the new protocol is 2 vacs. nobivac, fortdodge protech c5 or virbac c5 are all the same. its not that nobivac is more potent than protech both vets are very reputable, which adds to my confusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leema Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Slightly off topic: I am personally still sceptical about final vaccines being administrated prior to 16 weeks. I just don't comprehend how they work considering the maternal antibodies influence. If anyone can direct me to reading on this phenomena, that would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumof4girls Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Normally it's either C3 at 6-8 weeks + boosters (either C3 or C5) at 12-14 weeks and 16 - 18 weeks. There is a newer vaccine available that only needs to be given twice at (approx) 6 weeks and 10 weeks. Wish I had of scene this earlier, my vet got me to vaccinate at 10-12 then they sent me a letter at 14 weeks that he was due which I did leave till 14.5 but I would have left it till 14 weeks then 18weeks.. Our trainer was also a little shocked that he was vaccinated so early.. Should I be worried about anything due to this, could the vaccine not be as protective because he had it close to his 12 week needle? I,m not going back to this vet I haven't felt comfortable with them from the start.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wundahoo Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 (edited) http://www.wsava.org/PDF/Misc/VaccinationGuidelines2010.pdf http://www.ava.com.au/policy/67-vaccination-dogs-and-cats It is interesting to note that the WSAVA vaccinations group recommend that anything more than core vaccines (ie C3) should be given only after consultation with the owner and animal on an individual basis........ quote "We should aim to vaccinate every animal with core vaccines, and to vaccinate each individual less frequently by only giving non-core vaccines that are necessary for that animal." It's therefore reasonable to assume that a general blanket recommendation of C5 for every animal as a standard vaccination is outside of those guidelines. The WSAVA guidelines have been ratified as "Policy" in many countries, particularly the USA and UK. Australia has been one of the last of the developed countries to change recommendations. Edited March 5, 2012 by Wundahoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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