macoduck Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 I didn't even know there was a one year bordatella vacine until I read it on GT. My vet has given the 6 month vaccine. The vet tech said that the boarding kennels here require the 6 month one. Since I don't plan to board I was able to get Gracie the 1 year vaccine. Which is better or is there no difference? 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...
Guest Tenderhearts Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 Couldn't tell you the difference. Personally I don't do the vac as I don't board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimsmom Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I never knew there was a 6 month vaccine until Zim's last check up. I've only given the 1 year & board my greys on a fairly regular basis (in home situation) & have never had a problem or illness. I'll be sticking to the 1 year unless I read something other wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytlady94 Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 We do every six months. Quote Greyhound angels at the bridge- Casey, Charlie, Maggie, Molly, Renie, Lucy & Teddy. Beagle angels Peanut and Charlie. And to all the 4 legged Bridge souls who have touched my heart, thank you. When a greyhound looks into you eyes it seems they touch your very soul. "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more then he loves himself". Josh Billings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 We have to board Piaget occasionally, and our vet gives it every 6 months. However, my previous girl (non-grey) had a different vet, was also boarded, and hers was given once a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest simile Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I didn't know there was a six month vaccine. My dogs have always gotten the 1 year shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tydyelady Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Petsmart Pet Hotel requires the 6 months, with proof, to board there - at least here in Washington state. Quote Mom to Toley (Astascocita Toley) DOB 1/12/09, and Bridge Angel Opie (Wine Sips Away) 3/14/03-12/29/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I don't think there is a difference in the vaccine -- I think it is the vet and the situation. While the shot may provide whatever partial protection it does for a year, it is highly recommended that boarding or day care dogs get a booster every 6 months. Part of my job is to call vets for vaccination records on boarding/daycare dogs. 99.9% of them consider bordatella good for a year. However, even if the vet says it is good for a year the we only consider it good for 6 months if they board or play. We give tons of internasal boosters. When Poodle went to a vet for grooming that vet insisted on only doing the injection as he swore it worked better and longer than the internasal on adult dogs. Other than that I don't give it as my vet isn't crazy about giving it unless the dog is in a boarding/dayvare situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytlady94 Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 We do every six months. I have my vet do the intranasal instead of the shot. Quote Greyhound angels at the bridge- Casey, Charlie, Maggie, Molly, Renie, Lucy & Teddy. Beagle angels Peanut and Charlie. And to all the 4 legged Bridge souls who have touched my heart, thank you. When a greyhound looks into you eyes it seems they touch your very soul. "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more then he loves himself". Josh Billings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hllb Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Yup, no difference in the vaccination itself. My vet said they have seen too many dogs getting bordatella about 10 months after their initial vaccine. So, the recommendation has been made to get it every 6 months. We're still opting for a year because we're not high risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemandvm Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 The vaccine maintains very good efficacy for 6 months and tapers off over the next 6 months. So... if your pup boards every November and you get the vaccine in August... a "1 year" is sufficient. I also prefer intranasal to the injectable as you are providing more local immunity at the site of infection and it seems to be less reactive. Bordatella vaccine is "optional" and only for "at risk" dogs and vaccination cannot completely guarantee that the animal cannot contract kennel cough. Quote Bill Lady Bella and Sky at the bridge "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." -Anabele France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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