Is it advisable to get

Hip_Shot_Hanna · 12-02-2007, 09:37 AM

Torque a straight parvo vaccination now that he's six months old? I know that was often advised because dobes and rotties have a susceptibility to parvo.

I'm just garnering opinions here - I know the arguments for and against over vaccination, but wonder in this case as Torque is a male dobe.

Thanks!

HSH

Murreydobe · 12-02-2007, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Hip_Shot_Hanna

Torque a straight parvo vaccination now that he's six months old? I know that was often advised because dobes and rotties have a susceptibility to parvo.

I'm just garnering opinions here - I know the arguments for and against over vaccination, but wonder in this case as Torque is a male dobe.

Thanks!

HSH

If he's already had a series of 4 shots, given 3-4 weeks apart (the standard puppy series), then I wouldn't vaccinate again until 12 months after the last shot in that series. I booster at that point, then make decisions from there about how often to re-vax in the future.

But the best thing to do is consult with your vet.

reddobes · 12-02-2007, 10:35 AM

If you are concerned about his current level of protection, the other thing you could do is a parvo titer - we typically use Colorado State Univ. Lab.
But I agree w/ Murreydobe, best to consult your vet.

**sebsyd** · 12-03-2007, 05:53 PM

My vet told us that one year was the norm.