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BREED HEALTH for RUSSIAN TOYs and other Small Breeds. NEW Iams and Eukanuba pet food has been recalled. Click on the link for more info. http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm220780.htm -------0-------0---------0--------0--------0--------0--------0-----0 COCOA MULCH WARNING ! CAN BE LETHAL TO YOUR DOGS AND CATS IF INGESTED. HERE IS THE LINK: http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/cocoamulch.asp. --------0--------0--------0--------0--------0--------0-------0-------0 Here is a link to a small part of this study:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16220670
Vaccinating Small Dogs: Risks Vets Aren’t Revealing
At last, a smoking gun … discovered pointing directly at Chihuahuas,
Dachshunds, Maltese, Yorkies and other small dogs … in fact, pointed at
all dogs receiving multiple vaccines during one clinic visit.
Many scientific studies and taskforce reports have altered my view of
vaccination over the years, but none have stunned me as much as, “Adverse
events diagnosed within three days of vaccine administration in dogs” by
Drs. Moore, Guptill, Ward, et al. This two-year study of vaccine
reactions (from data gathered at 360 Banfield clinics in 2002 and 2003)
concluded: “Young adult small-breed neutered dogs that received multiple
vaccines per office visit were at greatest risk of a VAAE [Vaccine
Associated Adverse Event] within 72 hours after vaccination.” And that’s
not all the report revealed.
In the study (published in JAVMA, the Journal of American Veterinary
Medical Association in October, 2005), 1.2 million dogs received almost
3.5 million vaccine doses. Reactions reported within 3 days (as
designated by computer codes) included nonspecific vaccine reactions,
allergic reactions, urticaria (hives), anaphylaxis (severe, whole-body
allergic reaction), cardiac arrest, cardiovascular shock and sudden
death. For each 10,000 dogs vaccinating, 38 adverse reactions were
reported.
You’re probably thinking: just 38 reactions per 10,000 dogs? That’s not
too bad. But bear in mind that this study did NOT include:
Reactions reported more than 72 hours after vaccination (thus eliminating
reactions taking longer to develop or be discovered, such as injection
site cancers, autoimmune diseases, skin diseases and other major
conditions).
Reactions that occurred but were never reported by clients.
Conditions not recognized by the vet as vaccine reactions.
Conditions not selected for this study. (Seizures weren’t on the list,
nor were countless other common reactions.)
Conditions not recorded by the vet. The 2007 World Small Animal
Veterinary Association (WSAVA) Vaccine Guidelines reports “gross
under-reporting of vaccine-associated adverse events ….”
Reactions in dogs also getting a heartworm shot, presumably because of
the increased risk of reaction. (Currently,vets are warned not to give
Proheart 6 with a vaccination. )
The study’s researchers (6 of 7 were vets) recommended that veterinarians
should communicate the increased risk of multiple vaccines to clients
before obtaining their consent to vaccinate. At this writing, a full 4
years after the study’s publication, I suspect few clients have actually
been warned about the risk of multiple vaccines at one visit, or about
special risks to smaller dogs. Were you ever warned?
Factors Increasing The Risk of the Vaccine Adverse Reaction
Body Weight
The reaction rate increased significantly as body weight decreased. That
is, small dogs were at greatest risk for a reaction. Risk for dogs
weighing 11 pounds or less was 4 times greater than the risk for dogs
weighing 99+ pounds. Medium-sized dogs also had increased risk over
larger dogs. For all vaccines and for the rabies vaccine given alone, the
reaction rate for dogs weighing 22.2 to 99 lbs. was approximately half
the rate of dogs weighing less than 22.0 lbs. Little dogs had 32+
reactions per 10,000; medium-sized dogs, 15+; large dogs, none.
Neutering/Spaying
Neutered dogs had a 27% to 38% greater risk versus sexually intact dogs.
Age
Dogs 1.5 to 2.5 years of age had a 35% to 64% greater risk of reactions
(with rates increasing up to 2 years and declining thereafter) than
puppies 2 to 9 months old. The risk was least for dogs 6 years of age and
older.
Number of vaccines per office visit
The risk significantly increased as the number of vaccines given at each
visit increased. In little dogs (under 10 lbs.) each dose increased risks
by 27%; in dogs weighing more, each dose increased risk by 12%. Taking
all dogs into consideration, each additional vaccine given at each office
visit increased the rate of vaccine reaction by 24.2%. All 3 dogs in the
study with recorded deaths had each received 4 or more vaccines at their
last office visit.
3 or more vaccines given at once increase the risk of a vaccine reaction
50% over the risk of a single shot. Giving 5 simultaneous vaccines
doubles the risk!
Breed
Among breeds with 5,000 or more dogs vaccinated during the study period,
the most vaccine reactions per 10,000 dogs were found, in order, in
Dachshunds, Pugs, Boston Terriers, Miniature Pinschers and Chihuahuas .
Next came Maltese, Miniature Schnauzers, Jack Russells, Toy Poodles and
Yorkshire Terriers. Mid-size dogs (like Lhasa Apsos, Bichons and Beagles)
followed. At the bottom of the list was Chow Chows, German Shepherds and
Rottweilers.
Purebred Status
The vaccination reaction rate for mixed-breed dogs was in the bottom
fifth of all rates. The researchers state: “safety trials that use such
dogs may underestimate the reaction rates that would occur in purebred
dogs.”
Why Does a Dog’s Weight Have Such a Big Impact?
The researchers report: “Vaccines, in contrast to virtually all
veterinary pharmaceuticals, are prescribed on a 1-dose-fits- all basis,
rather than by body weight.”
I have always been shocked that a Chihuahua puppy and an adult Great Dane
are given the same dose shot: 1 ml. [Note: In 17+ years in Chihuahuas, I
have NEVER given more than 1/2 dose of a vaccine to a dog, adult OR
puppy. I have NEVER given more than two vaccines in one dose--only
distemper/parvo. I have NEVER had a reaction, either. Liz M] They get the
same volume of virus or bacteria plus the same volume of adjuvants
(boosting agents like aluminum), preservatives (like mercury),
antibiotics, stabilizers and foreign tissue cultures (like fetal calf
serum). All these ingredients are known to cause vaccine reactions.
(Learn more about vaccine ingredients at the CDC.)
The study’s researchers go on to say that during a vaccine’s
pre-licensing trial, manufacturers investigate the safety of excessive
doses of vaccines “but only in a limited number of dogs. The results of
this study suggest that trials in dogs that weigh [22 lbs.] underestimate
the expected VAAE rate in smaller dogs.”
The risk of a vaccine reaction in this study population was inversely
related to a dog’s weight. This weight/response relationship was also
suggested by a study in which toy breeds had significantly more reactions
than other dogs, although body weight was not evaluated. ---------0--------0--------0--------0--------0--------0--------0 USEFUL LINK: regarding dog food for small breeds and puppies. http://www.breedsmartpartners.com/bronline/en_US/jsp/BO_Page.jsp?pageID=RLDP&articleID=52 --------0--------0--------0--------0--------0--------0---------0 RABIES CHALLENGE Dr. Dodds is a world-renowned vaccine research scientist and practicing veterinarian.
Dr. Dodds rescues greyhounds and has approximately 200 living in her facility at any given time.
She is a breeders best friend when it comes to puppies. In her facility she has a blood bank to support veterinarians world wide. Parvo issues, contact Dr. Dodds. for more information on HEMOPET here is her website www.hemopet.org Dr. Dodds along with Dr. Schultz are conducting research on rabies vaccines. Are we vaccinating our dogs to often? Because of your state laws, are you having to provide Rabies vaccine every year, every three years? Dr. Dodds and Dr. Schulz research could prove every seven years is sufficient. There research is called the "Rabies Challenge" For more information or to donate towards the whether it be $1, $5, $10 any amount is greatlyful appreciated to help the dogs. --------0--------0--------0--------0--------0--------0--------0--------0 WARNING - URGENT NEWS - WARNING
ATTENTION ALL RUSSIAN TOY OWNERS ! We have proof of two cases of SEVERE adverse reactions in Russian Toys to Rabies vaccination in conjunction with the flea medication Advantage. And we are suspecting epileptic seizures in several of our Russian Toys, due to this flea medication and/or just the Rabies vaccination. We also have several cases of skin reactions to the rabies vaccination in our Russian Toys. They loose the fur and, in some cases, the skin turns black. Here is one account of a severe reaction: “Inka was given her flea medication (Advantage) a few days following the rabies vaccination. Inka first broke out in a rash the same say as the flea medication, followed by hemolytic anemia, vasculitis and one witnessed seizure. She was placed on IV anti-seizure medication, high dose of steroids and human immunoglobulin. She was off anti-seizure medication one week following the seizures (as it was felt the vasculitis and anemia caused the seizure.) She was weaned off of immunosuppressive dosing of steroids over 6 weeks and had a 3 day treatment of human immunoglobulin. We have not used Advantage since. Instead we now use Vectra 3D – BUT here is the key. We use ONE FOURTH of the SMALLEST dog dose. We also will get rabies TITERS each year instead of vaccines”. Here is another case of a severe reaction: “Little Pups reaction was to her vaccinations causing her to go into hypoglycemic shock. She seized and was comatose. Meggie administered corn syrup to her gums and brought her back around. She was in intensive care unit for ove a week and in convalescent care with us for the past two months. She seems to be doing okay now, but we are scared to give he any vaccinations or medicine at all. We are going to have the dogs TITER Tested to avoid any experience like this in the future.” --------0---------0---------0---------0---------0---------0---------0--------0
ARTICLE ON H1NI VIRUS PASSED FROM PERSON TO ANIMAL
The press release from Iowa and the AVMA
DES MOINES -- The Iowa Department of Public Health and the Iowa
Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship remind Iowans that in
addition to protecting their families, friends and neighbors from the
spread of the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus, it's important to remember to
protect family pets from the illness, as well. People who are sick
with H1N1 can spread the virus not only to humans, but to some
animals.
The departments are sharing this message following the confirmation of
a case of H1N1 in an Iowa cat. The 13-year-old indoor cat in Iowa was
brought to the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center at Iowa State
University's College of Veterinary Medicine, where it tested positive
for the H1N1 virus. The diagnosis is the culmination of collaborative
efforts between IDPH, Iowa State University College of Veterinary
Medicine, Center for Advanced Host Defenses, Immunobiotics and
Translational Comparative Medicine, USDA, and IDALS Animal Industry
Bureau.
"Two of the three members of the family that owns the pet had suffered
from influenza-like illness before the cat became ill," said IDPH
Public Health Veterinarian, Dr. Ann Garvey. "This is not completely
unexpected, as other strains of influenza have been found in cats in
the past." Both the cat and its owners have recovered from their
illnesses.
People can keep their pets healthy by washing hands, covering coughs
and sneezes, and minimizing contact with their pets while ill with
influenza-like symptoms. If your pet exhibits signs of a respiratory
illness, contact your veterinarian.
"Indoor pets that live in close proximity to someone who has been sick
are at risk and it is wise to monitor their health to ensure they
aren't showing signs of illness," said Dr. David Schmitt, state
veterinarian for Iowa.
Here is the AVMA site discussing it: 
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