LOL .. differing opinions. My holistic vet likes the Bord vac b/c kennel cough is common in the shelters and rescues around here. But he does have some reservations ... he vacs puppies with Bord, but it's owner's choice on "boosters" unless the dog will be kenneled or in day care ... then he does recommend it. Maybe not a common infection in your area though.
His opinion is that with initial vacs many immunities are life-long, or strong enough that incidential exposure shouldn't cause a problem. BUt continued exposure might be. Bord is likely required for kenneled dogs, as you said, but not sure as we don't kennel our dogs.
His opinion is that with initial vacs many immunities are life-long, or strong enough that incidential exposure shouldn't cause a problem. BUt continued exposure might be. Bord is likely required for kenneled dogs, as you said, but not sure as we don't kennel our dogs.
The holistic vet here will just give vaccines he thinks the dog needs(the #1 reason why I don't use him), the normal vets give rabies and stress DHPP, and they recommend lymes and lepto. If you board then you have to get the bord... they however, will not give a shot without consent from the owner.
If you don't mind me asking... if you're dogs don't go to kennels then why do you give the shot? are they at dog parks alot?
That's one difference from our holistic vet ... he especially recommends a Bord booster for kenneled/day care dogs that are elderly. They are the most likely to have serious reactions to kennel cough infections ... like going into pneumonia. Same with puppies as in elderly dogs ... danger of pneumonia.
So either way, I'm sure her dogs have it. My two dogs have it bc they used to go to day care everyday... they don't anymore... so i'll be keeping Keeda UPT on bord, but since bailey is old and sick... I don't think he'll be getting any more vaccines except rabies(bc it's required by law).