Ted White

I went the no vaccine route. Pup was isolated in my backyard away from all dogs. I feed a raw diet and I don't myself deal with dogs. No dog contact whatsoever. YET this evening my 3 month old GSD is in an isolation ward with an IV fighting Parvo.

This disease is tremendously susceptible to pups and particularly working breeds (Dobies, rotties especially)for some weird reason. The virus is amazingly hardy, surviving for months, through the winter, etc. Frankly, a dog is unlikely NOT to be exposed to this virus over time. It's that bad.

And I'm looking at several thousand $$ and maybe he'll survive.

Everyone is entitled to an opinion, but my distinct opinion is that a minimum of Parvo, Distemper and Rabies is necessary. I made the wrong decision to not have Dist and Parvo shots. I had thoughts of maybe trying to wait in isolation until his mothers antibony levels fell, alowing a vacination in the pup to take hold.

Despite the isolaton, the virus found us.

My opinion only.

On the upside, the pups white blood cell count is perfect, despite the disease. Connie's encouragement to Raw Diet and supplements deserve a tip of my hat.

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Ted in Michigan