Any company can create and sell pet food, which is why there are many foods on the market. We recommend that all of our patients get both vaccines, however, if you told us that you only wanted to do one of the two then we recommend the Lepto vaccine as it is often fatal and Lyme Disease is treatable and hopefully the prevention you give monthly reduces that risk as well.Ĭurrently, the FDA has no requirements regarding pet food standards. The risk of a severe, life-threatening vaccine reaction is extremely low and can be managed by separating the vaccines from others and pre-treating the animal with an antihistamine. It is also Zoonotic, meaning your dog could pass it to your family members, including children. Leptospirosis is often fatal in dogs and the vaccine is highly effective. If acquired, it affects the organs, such as the liver and kidneys, but it can easily be prevented by vaccinations. Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease carried by wildlife such as deer, foxes, and raccoons, which are all common to this area. Our practice diagnoses Lyme Disease weekly. Lyme Disease, if acquired, can have lifelong implications even after treatment. Virginia is a high-risk state for Lyme Disease and approximately 1 in 30 dogs test positive for Lyme Disease in Fairfax County alone. Lyme Disease is spread by ticks, which are very prevalent in this area. Most importantly, breeders do not go to veterinary school. This means anyone can call themselves a breeder and they do not need to meet any type of qualifications to breed and sell animals. There are no breeder standards, restrictions, or required licensing or testing. Some may have incredible relationships with their local veterinarians – a great sign! An exam is different than a paper showing a vaccine sticker or a deworming date.Īs in any business, there is a large varying degree of breeders.
This visit should come with medical paperwork, including the Veterinarian’s exam notes regarding your pet. Your puppy or kitten should have been examined by a Veterinarian prior to going to your home.
In some instances, breeders require contractually obligated adherence to their recommended medical advice placing owners in the middle of what their Veterinarian recommends and what their breeder recommends.īreeders and veterinarians should have a great working relationship. In the veterinary field, we often find ourselves talking to clients whose breeders offered unsolicited medical advice. This is our response to try to educate and inform pet owners. Oftentimes, we find ourselves trying to convince pet owners to listen to the veterinarian’s advice if it contradicts their breeder’s advice.
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