Recommendations for the Dog Vaccine

What vaccines should my dog ​​take?” This is a question that vets hear regularly. Due to advances in vaccine science and technology, and a growing body of information on infectious diseases, the answer you can get 15 years ago is different from the answer you will receive today.

According to the Council of Biological and Therapeutic Agents of the American Veterinary Medical Association, “Medical decisions regarding vaccine selection and administration protocols are among the most complicated medical decisions facing veterinarians today.” See why:

The reasons are various and incorporate, however, are not really constrained to,

continuous changes in our understanding of the immune system,
changes in the susceptibility of the local/regional population to various diseases,
increased animal valuation with related liabilities,
longer animal life expectancy and improved medical record systems that allow better tracking of short, medium and long term effects of vaccine use/administration. “
Other contributing factors that affect a veterinarian’s decision as to whether a particular dog should receive a vaccine include:

the ever-evolving understanding of veterinary medicine for infectious diseases,
concerns of veterinarians regarding the regulations behind vaccines (licensing, labeling, etc.) and
raising veterinarians’ awareness of the risks associated with vaccines. Much has been done about the risks of vaccination in recent years. Unfortunately, this debate has fueled a largely unjustified reaction against vaccines in general, which protect dogs from dangerous (and sometimes fatal) diseases, as well as protecting humans from diseases (such as rabies) that are transmissible between species. In light of the often politicized and sometimes emotionally charged discussion of vaccination, it is crucial to remember that vaccines have played a significant role in enabling humans and animals to live longer and healthier lives in a world full of microbial pathogens.
However, it is important to mention that all available vaccines are not necessarily indicated for all dogs. This is why a thorough assessment of each patient’s potential for disease exposure and the risks/benefits associated with their vaccination is critical in deciding whether a pet is vaccinated.

Vaccination decisions should always be made in consultation with a veterinarian so that they can be tailored to meet a pet’s individual needs.

According to the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) vaccine guidelines, the following vaccines are considered “essential” (indispensable) vaccines for all dogs in the United States:

The following vaccines are considered non-essential, ie they are optional vaccines that dogs can benefit from based on the risk of exposure to the diseases in question:

Bordetella (Kennel Cough Vaccine)
Lyme disease (Borrelia burgdorferi vaccine)
Leptospirosis
Canine Coronavirus
Parainfluenza

AAHA classified another group of vaccines as “not recommended.” This categorization does not mean that vaccines are bad or dangerous. This designation simply means that widespread use of the vaccine is not currently recommended for pet dogs. They are:

Coronavirus
Giardia lamblia (no longer available at this time)
AAHA does not position itself on the use of other vaccines, such as the rattlesnake vaccine (Crotalus atrox).

Vaccination remains one of the most important services the vet offers and although vaccination is a routine procedure, it should not be taken for granted. It also allows a regular opportunity for your vet to perform a physical exam, which is very important to keep your dog healthy. Protecting patients is your veterinarian’s primary goal, and developing an appropriate vaccine protocol for your pet is as important as any other area of ​​medicine.

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