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Sick baby beagle girl this week

I first of all have to apologize for the lack of photos of Ivy and DeeJay’s beagle pups this week. Between having Nova’s litter on Monday, and this little one getting sick, and looking after all my other responsibilities, I just didn’t have a moment. I promise to get cute photos of them all next week for you. <3

I gave NEOPAR on Wednesday. I had delayed giving it to Ivy’s at my typical 5 weeks as they are on the smaller side. So, when DeeJay’s pups were ready, I gave it to both litters.

Miss Artemis, about 2 hours after the vaccine was given, started shivering and huddling in the corner of the room. This was not typical for her, and so I kept an eye on her. At dinner time, she sniffed the bowl and walked away which was very unusual. I observed her regurge/vomit into her mouth and shake her head. I held her in my sling so I could keep my eye on her. I was starting to suspect a vaccine reaction as none of the other puppies had any symptoms.

When her symptoms were not improving, I decided to take her to a local ER. I knew i would be there for a few hours so I took my baby warmer and my sling that I carried her in and settled in. After lots of talking and discussing options, the vet and I settled on 40mls of hydration and an antinausea, and to observe and watch to see from there.

She perked up a little and I agreed to observe her at home. Since I was sleeping beside Nova and her babies, I had Artemis in her incubator. Around 2am she was feisty and wouldn’t settle so I took that as an amazing sign.

She ate a small breakfast in the morning. Then I noticed as the anti-nausea medication started wearing off and the regurging started back up again. I took her to my friend’s clinic where the vets there took xrays confirming she didn’t have an obstruction or fluid in her lungs – they also confirmed that she didn’t have parvo with a snap test- so they gave her more hydration and anti-nausea medication.

Once again, as the antinausea medication wore off, her regurge started up again. By 9pm, I was struggling to watch her as there was fluid coming out of her nose each time and then she would have a hard time breathing. I was concerned as her gums were pale. Back to the same ER we went.

At the ER, they wanted to admit her, and despite the report I sent them from the vet this afternoon, wanted to run the same tests and xrays. Since she is 6 weeks old, they (rightfully so) wanted to isolate her for her safety. They quoted in 6-10K for each 12 hours of her care. They wanted to pump her stomach and put her on Parvo protocol even though she didn’t have any signs of parvo.

6-10K would have been very hard to come up with – but I knew it would be longer than 12 hours of care, and so I knew I would be looking at double, triple that. And that I couldn’t commit to. I cried as the vet told me he didn’t think she would get better as I would be “back tomorrow to euthanize her”. Quite honestly I felt like I was dammed if I do, dammed if didn’t.

I begged for more antinausea meds, and to give her an injectable antibiotic. They reluctantly gave it to her. I messaged a bunch of friends and asked them to pray for her.

I had her on a warmer and on oxygen at home. Overnight, she improved significantly and was able to keep a teaspoon of food down in the morning without bringing it up. And by lunchtime she was crying loudly in her incubator, as she decided she was finished being by herself. I can’t tell you how thankful I was.

She has improved hour by hour and I am so thankful <3 It has been a long few days, but I am grateful for a wonderful outcome.

Thank you for your understanding for this week’s lack of update, and I will be back to our regular scheduled program next week.

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The dangers of Over-vaccinating your dogs.

Today I’m writing about a topic that makes me want to reach for a blood pressure pill: the annual (over) vaccination of dogs.

Annual vaccination is unnecessary and dangerous for your dog. Despite what we know about the risks, it seems to be what most vets recommend to all dogs.

Experts like leading veterinary immunology researcher Ronald D Schultz PhD proved decades ago that most dogs will be protected for many years – and probably for life by one round of core vaccines as puppies – as long as they are completed about 16 weeks old.

Only Rabies is actually legally required. Parvo is highly recommended as it can be lethal if not treated quickly and effectively.

Dr Schultz reports:

“The patient receives no benefit and may be placed at serious risk when an unnecessary vaccine is given. Few or no scientific studies have demonstrated a need for cats or dogs to be revaccinated.”

The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA), the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) have announced publicly that annual vaccination is unnecessary and can be harmful.

But unfortunately, often these studies do nothing to stop vets from vaccinating more often than necessary. Dog owners need to advocate for their dogs and be the ones to say “no” or ask for a TITRE TEST.

A titer test is a simple blood test where they look at the immunity level of your dog’s blood against the virus. If your dog has low immunity, the vaccine is recommended. If they have high immunity then it is not.

Over vaccination has be attributed to auto-immune disorders, allergies, epileptic seizures and neurological issues and cancer.

Please, please advocate for your dog.