English Ivy
08-13-2009, 09:54 AM
How often does your Villages vet administer the bordatella (kennel cough) vaccine?
Our vet says it needs to be done every six months. Maybe I could understand that if your dog is constantly around other dogs at the dog park but our dog really doesn't have any other inter-action unless she's at the groomer, kennel (once or twice a year) or saying "hello" to a neighbor dog out in the street. And in every other place we've lived a once a year vaccine was fine for that type of doggie lifestyle.
I'm asking this since I've already had the experience with doctors (for me)around here who want you to come in for a check-up and blood work every six months "just because you're getting older and it's a good idea". To me it just seems to be a "money maker" for the practice. I've tried to research this on the internet but haven't come up with any good info that recommends every six months for the bordatella vaccine.
What is your experience in The Villages? Thanks for the input!
Our vet says it needs to be done every six months. Maybe I could understand that if your dog is constantly around other dogs at the dog park but our dog really doesn't have any other inter-action unless she's at the groomer, kennel (once or twice a year) or saying "hello" to a neighbor dog out in the street. And in every other place we've lived a once a year vaccine was fine for that type of doggie lifestyle.
I'm asking this since I've already had the experience with doctors (for me)around here who want you to come in for a check-up and blood work every six months "just because you're getting older and it's a good idea". To me it just seems to be a "money maker" for the practice. I've tried to research this on the internet but haven't come up with any good info that recommends every six months for the bordatella vaccine.
What is your experience in The Villages? Thanks for the input!