Rat Terriers : It sounds like its from his shot, some of my dogs get these

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It sounds like its from his shot, some of my dogs get these

Posted by Lex on 8/1/2009, 3:40 am, in reply to "Worried About Micah..."
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and I massage it. Eventually it will dissipate.
While I find it most common for mine from the Rabies. But any shot can make a lump.
Techinically I believe its a slight allergic reaction, and you may want to have a Titers test done instead to make sure your dog does actually need that shot.
Some info from a Vaccinosis site.
Consider Before You Vaccinate
(Taken from Tiger Tribe Sept/Oct 1992)
1) If you vaccinate with conventional vaccines, try not to allow your vet to use anything but a killed vaccine (however, this option may not always be available). Modified live vaccines are considered the most dangerous by experts in immunology. They have the ability to replicate and then mutate in the body and are banned in Scandanavian countries.

2) Although it might be less expensive, do not vaccinate for several diseases at once. The rabies vaccine, especially, should be given seperatly from other vaccines. (6 week intervals)

3) If you vaccinate conventionally, consider using homeopathic remedies to counteract any potential adverse affects form the conventional vaccines. Jeff Levy, DVM, recommends that the approprite nosode (made from the disease you are vaccinating for) be given immediately after the vaccination. The next day give Thuja 30C, followed one week later by Sulphur 6X for one week. In most states the only "required" vaccination is rabies. The appropriate nosode for this would be Lyssin30C.

4) Don't vaccinate for feline leukemia. Dr Levy has pointed out that there is a great deal of evidence that this vaccine is both dangerous and ineffective.

5) Don't vaccinate if an animal is in poor health, pregnant, undergoing surgery, or especially when also receiving a corticosteroid injection for allergies.

6) If you decide to use the nosodes, you will need to contact a veterinarian who uses homeopathy in his/her practice. While most homeopathic remedies are available over-the-counter, the nosodes are availble only by prescription.

NEW PRINCIPLES OF IMMUNOLOGY

"Dogs and cats immune systems mature fully at 6 months. If a modified live virus vaccine is given after 6 months of age, it produces an immunity which is good for the life of the pet (ie: canine distemper, parvo, feline distemper). If another MLV vaccine is given a year later, the antibodies from the first vaccine neutralize the antigens of the second vaccine and there is little or no effect. The titer is not "boosted" nor are more memory cells induced.

"Not only are annual boosters for parvo and distemper unnecessary, they subject the pet to potential risks of allergic reactions and immune-mediated hemolytic anemia.

"There is no scientific documentation to back up label claims for annual administration of MLV vaccines

"Puppies receive antibodies through their mothers milk. This natural protection can last 8-14 weeks. Puppies & kittens should NOT be vaccinated at LESS than 8 weeks. Maternal immunity will neutralize the vaccine and little protection (0-38%) will be produced. Vaccination at 6 weeks will, however, delay the timing of the first highly effective vaccine. Vaccinations given 2 weeks apart suppress rather than stimulate the immune system. A series of vaccinations is given starting at 8 weeks and given 3-4 weeks apart up to 16 weeks of age. Another vaccination given sometime after 6 months of age (usually at 1 year 4 mo) will provide lifetime immunity.

CONCLUSION Dogs & cats no longer need to be vaccinated against distemper, parvo, & feline leukemia every year. Once the initial series of puppy or kitten vaccinations and first annual vaccinations are completed, immunity from MLV vaccines persists for life. It has been shown that cats over 1 year of age are immune to Feline Leukemia whether they have been vaccinated or not. Imagine the money you will save, not to mention less risks from side effects.

PCR rabies vaccine, because it is not adjuvanted, will mean less risk of mediated hemolytic anemia and allergic reactions are reduced b y less frequent use of vaccines as well as by avoiding unnecessary vaccines such as K-9 Corona virus and chlamydia for cats, as well as ineffective vaccines such as Leptospirosis and FIP.

Intranasal vaccine for Rhiotracheitis and Calici virus, two upper respiratory viruses of cats provide more complet protection than injectable vaccines with less risk of serious reactions.

The AAHA and all 27 veterinary schools of North America are our biggest endorsement for these new protocols.

(source http://www.doglogic.com/vaccineinfo.htm)

Good Luck.

Electra Blair
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