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by Jenni78 on 24 February 2011 - 16:02
by ggturner on 24 February 2011 - 17:02
I wonder why Dr. Becker did not even mention the rabies vaccine in the article?
by Jenni78 on 24 February 2011 - 18:02
Probably because there's no need for it to be given yearly, and even conventional vets offer a 3yr, and the article was about ANNUAL visits. Just my guess.
by OGBS on 24 February 2011 - 18:02
Excellent article by a wonderful Veterinarian.
My guess for the omission on rabies is that it varies too much from state to state as it pertains to laws regarding re-vaccination.
My guess for the omission on rabies is that it varies too much from state to state as it pertains to laws regarding re-vaccination.
by beetree on 24 February 2011 - 19:02
True, my state requires the vaccine before licensing the dog, and the shot he gets is good for three years.
I did think it interesting that she supports two wellness checks per year, not one annual visit like my own vet. I also think it is the wellness checkups that are the bread and butter of a vet practice. Keeps them in business, so I don't mind the one. But two? I'd start getting annoyed paying for complete blood workups, ($$$) when there isn't anything wrong.
I did think it interesting that she supports two wellness checks per year, not one annual visit like my own vet. I also think it is the wellness checkups that are the bread and butter of a vet practice. Keeps them in business, so I don't mind the one. But two? I'd start getting annoyed paying for complete blood workups, ($$$) when there isn't anything wrong.
by ggturner on 24 February 2011 - 19:02
Yeah, I don't agree with 2 check ups a year..one is enough. My dogs get the 3 yr rabies.
by Jenni78 on 24 February 2011 - 19:02
Why would you assume "complete bloodwork" is automatically part of a wellness check?
by beetree on 24 February 2011 - 21:02
Well, because I just went to my vet for my dog and cat wellness checks. And because the cat is 10 he got one. And then the author herself talked about finding the "grey zone". I just figured, how else is she going to find that zone without one.
by Jenni78 on 24 February 2011 - 21:02
She looks at things conventional vets don't even think about that lend great clues as to what's going on inside. Not saying she wouldn't do bloodwork, but I doubt every 6mos. for no reason at all. Keep in mind you won't be paying for expensive medications either, so even if you were paying for bloodwork every 6 mos., between the lack of meds and the lack of shots, you're still saving money, I'll bet.
by shrabe on 26 February 2011 - 18:02
I like this vets thinking on vaccinations and that they should not be used to get people into the office, in addition to her beliefs on vaccination protocol. Very good article, while I think most would shy away from twice yearly visits, the money you are saving from not over vaccinating would cover those visits. In addition I like the idea of a more holistic approach instead of how most of the vets I have encountered think.
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