Confused About Distemper Vaccine

[Guest greysmitten]

My Grey is at the vet's office as I type to have her dental done and update her vaccines.

 

Originally, I was going to have her get only the rabies vaccine since it is the only one required by law to have her licensed locally and also to cross the border (we live in a border city and her vet's office is actually in the States). At our last vet visit, I was told that that was acceptable.

 

I felt uncomfortable after dropping her off this morning, so I called the vet's office to make sure she was to have her dental and rabies vaccine only. Then I was told over the phone that she would indeed need to have her distemper vaccine "because she will be put under" for her dental.

 

Am I missing a connection here?

 

Thanks

[Remolacha]

never heard that one before now that my dogs are older, I only do the rabies, and after about 10, I don't even do that.

[tbhounds]

Yea.....No. Actually most clinics will not vaccinate the day that anesthesia is used. Also, when was your hounds last Distemper vaccine?? Most clinics have adapted the 3 year protocol.

[JAJ2010]

If they give that to her without your authorization I would be calling a lawyer. I would be picking her back up asap and finding a new vet. or you could call back and say on no uncertain terms "If she if given anything other than Rabies and a dental I will file charges. You are only authorized to give her rabies and a dental, no other vaccinations"

 

I will not let a vet bully me into something. I pay them

[GeorgeofNE]

That makes no sense.

[Brooker914]

Some clinics have a protocol that all "inpatient" animals be vaccinated with certain vaccines such as Rabies, Distemper Combo, and Bordetella unless contraindicated due to disease/sickness. However, if it is their protocol, you should have been informed prior to the procedure or at least at drop-off today. When was your dog last vaccinated with the Distemper Combo-no sooner than 3 years is now the recommended time frame.

[Sambuca]

I brought my cat in last week to get shots and my vet said she needed a dental, but refused to do for a few weeks since she just had the vaccines. I'm pretty sure he feels the same way about dogs.

 

What your vet is doing sounds wonky.

[duncan41]

Don't do it. Anethesia and a dental in one day is more than enough of an assault on her body. I never schedule procedures or shots any closer than 30 days. If they argue with you, tell them you will be right over to pick up your dog.

[Guest greysmitten]

Some clinics have a protocol that all "inpatient" animals be vaccinated with certain vaccines such as Rabies, Distemper Combo, and Bordetella unless contraindicated due to disease/sickness. However, if it is their protocol, you should have been informed prior to the procedure or at least at drop-off today. When was your dog last vaccinated with the Distemper Combo-no sooner than 3 years is now the recommended time frame.

 

I think that's what the deal was. The girl at the front desk seemed a little unsure (I think she's new) and had to put me on hold to check. So I think that this is what she meant about needed to have the distemper vaccine to "be put under" (ie. inpatient). But you're totally right - I should have been notified at the time I made the appointment because I specifically asked which vaccines were recommended and I clearly stated that I only wanted the rabies vaccine .... and that was a few months back. Hmph.

 

I had no idea that it's not kosher to vaccinate with anesthesia Crap.

 

What's done is done now, but I'm pretty miffed. I know it's not the end of the world ... she home now and seems very ok. I'm going to have a chat with the vet next time I make an appointment. Sheesh.

 

Thanks, everyone!

 

P.S. Her teeth are GORGEOUS - I had no idea they could look like this. And her kisses don't stink anymore

[Batmom]

I had no idea that it's not kosher to vaccinate with anesthesia Crap.

 

Didn't hurt her . The issue is, if there's a vaccine reaction, you won't see it. Hopefully they gave it to her a good hour or so before they put her under.

 

For the most part, vaccines really aren't that big of a deal.

 

I'm glad your pupper is home and in good condition, with pearly whites and sweet breath!