4My2Greys Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Permission to cross-post granted from Dr Carol of Grassmere Clinic in Nashville, TN. "For any adopters whose greyhounds (or other dogs) received the Pfizer dental vaccine, you should know that it is being discontinued for lack of proof of efficacy. It was originally granted conditional approval, pending proof of efficacy, but that was not forthcoming. Response from Pfizer Animal Health: The USDA licensed the Porphyromonas Denticanis-Gulae-Salivosa Bacterin as a conditionally licensed vaccine. Conditional vaccine licenses must be renewed by the USDA Center for Veterinary Biologicals each year with disclosure of any new efficacy and potency data and progress to a full license must be demonstrated. Periodontal disease due to its complex, chronic, and progressive nature is a challenging disease to study. Pfizer Anima l Health conducted an unprecedented 48 month field efficacy study intended to support the full licensure of this product. Unfortunately the study did not demonstrate a vaccine effect in vaccinates (as compared to controls) for either of the key efficacy variables assessed (attachment loss and gingival bleeding index). The current conditional license for this vaccine will lapse on April 6th 2011 (except in the state of Minnesota where it lapses on April 2, 2011) and given that these results do not support efficacy the only available course of action was to discontinue the vaccine. Anyone who has listened to me rant about vaccines has heard this before, but I'll repeat again... please be VERY sure of the vaccine needs of your greyhounds and DO NOT get vaccines that are unproven, unnecessary, and sometimes potentially harmful to a breed that seems to have a delicate immune system to begin with. Drug companies h ave produced many different vaccines over the years, but the fact is that the only "core" vaccines every dog needs are rabies and the distemper/parvo vaccine. ALL OTHER VACCINES ARE "FRINGE" VACCINES, and should only be accepted by you for your greyhound if you are sure of their need, their efficacy, and their safety. And, remember the distemper/parvo vaccine should only be given every 3 years, NOT annually." Don't be afraid to question - don't be afraid to say no. Carol Digger, Triple, Horseshoe, Rising, Success, Sting and Funky And waiting... Mariah, Shiloh, Lorrie, Zoeie and Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mpportraits Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 thank you for sharing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walliered Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Carol, my vet hightly recommends the rattlesnake vacination for my greys. We live in the sticks and about 20 miles from Claxton, Georgia which is the rattlesnake capitol of the world..LOL I got both of my greys vacinated last year and was planning on getting a booster this year. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Thank Dr. Carol for passing this on to us. She is always so good at putting information out to the adopters. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walliered Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Sorry, I did not know that Carol was a Doctor. I would have never bothered her with the question about rattlesnakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I'm glad to see this vaccine will soon be gone. Gracie had a severe reaction to it. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 Sorry, I did not know that Carol was a Doctor. I would have never bothered her with the question about rattlesnakes. I'm not Dr. Carol. I found this on another group I am on and shared it here since permission was granted to cross post. If I was Dr. Carol I would be more than happy to answer any questions you had, unfortunately I'm not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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