BYC Café

[Offshoreorca]

For smaller breeds, spaying after the first heat or around 9 months is recommended. For breeds between 30 and 50 lb waiting at least a year is recommended. And for breeds over 50 lbs waiting closer to 18 to 24 months is recommended. I don't think that all of the adoption organizations really understand the importance of sex hormones on the proper development of a dog. And it is not just related to the bone growth plates.
The same goes for the recommendations to regularly vaccinate your dog when they do not require it! In my opinion Piper was improperly and over vaccinated. The only thing she's had since I got her is that rabies vaccine. One of the reasons she's going into the vet on April 3rd is to get a tighter test done to make sure that she's immune to distemper and parvo.

Ironically I was just chatting with my father about vaccinations yesterday. He’s a vet (so is my sister) and he thinks they over vaccinate with the DHPP vaccine these days - in his opinion, one shot at 7-8 weeks and a second at 12 or so, should be enough for immunity.

 

[DobieLover]

in his opinion, one shot at 7-8 weeks and a second at 12 or so, should be enough for immunity.

It's not an opinion. It is fact. He is right and the rest are wrong!

 

[sourland]

It's not an opinion. It is fact. He is right and the rest are wrong!

Since my dogs are exposed to dogs from all over the country, I generally booster again at 1.5 years old prior to the spring events.

 

[DobieLover]

Since my dogs are exposed to dogs from all over the country, I generally booster again at 1.5 years old prior to the spring events.

Based on the studies I've read, 95% of dogs have lifetime immunity with 2 properly timed shots.

 

[Sally PB]

Happy Pi Day!
3/14

 

[pennyJo1960]

Good morning Cafe. We are dry here for a couple days.
Brought more coffee.

 

[Offshoreorca]

Happy Pi Day!
3/14

Haha. I was making a pie last night for this very reason The graduate students in our department have an annual pie making competition on Pi Day!

My contribution was a homemade pie crust and custard (with our eggs) topped with strawberries and blueberries. Supervisor just polished off the last of it!

 

[Offshoreorca]

It's not an opinion. It is fact. He is right and the rest are wrong!

He's an old school vet in a good way. Level headed and honest with options and pros/cons - he's technically retired now, but still holds his licence and keeps up with the literature. Very thankful to have a free help line for vet advice

 

[bruceha2000]

LITTLE SISTERS NEVER DO SUCH THINGS!

I am guessing you are a little sister Margie

 

[pennyJo1960]

This is the hatch of 3 right now 6 more.
2 EE, 1 blue marans.