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your dog or cat has already been vaccinated or you are considering
it for your puppy or kitten, you need to know this first.
First,
What are Vaccines?
Vaccinations are a live dose of an infectious disease injected
into the system of the animal. The theory is that by injecting the
body with small amounts of the actual virus, the immune system
will be prepared to fight off that particular disease if it ever
comes in contact with it later in life. This is a perfect theory
with imperfect reality. Many animals actually contract the disease
they have been vaccinated for, right after the vaccination or
suffer severe ill effects.
Before
You Vaccinate Your Puppy or Kitten
Did you know that it has been scientifically proven that some
vaccinations can lead to cancer in cats? Particularly the Rabies
vaccine! And, although the pharmaceutical companies would tell you
there is no "documented proof" at this time, leading experts
believe vaccines may contribute to immune system disorders in dogs
and are conducting the scientific studies to prove it to the
veterinary industry. Pet Consumer Report found research that
repeatedly linked annual vaccines to degenerative diseases such
as; chronic skin problems, arthritis, diabetes and autoimmune
disorders.
In
addition, there have been numerous reports of both cats and dogs
having severe allergic reactions to vaccines. These reactions
range from muscle soreness and lethargy to encephalitis (a
swelling of the brain). They even have a name for one type of
reaction from vaccines, "vaccinosis."
Before
You Re-Vaccinate or Give Your Pet a "Booster"
Ask your veterinarian specific questions about vaccines, they will
have a hard time giving you a direct answer. Veterinarians know
little more than the pharmaceutical companies train them to know.
So you need to make sure YOU know this. Some vaccinations may last
a few months, while others can last a lifetime. If the body
already has good protection against a disease, why vaccinate every
year (they call these "boosters")? Many believe this is sure to
cause more harm than good (or at the very least is unnecessary).
Animals are suffering more today from degenerative diseases than
ever in reported history. Many animal professionals believe
over-vaccination is one of the leading causes of these diseases,
and we concur. We feel limiting conventional vaccinations is the
first step in protecting your animal from illness and disease.
Follow this check list:
- Ask your
vet what diseases are a problem in your area. Why vaccinate for
a disease if there are little or no reports of it where you
live?
- Why
vaccinate for kennel cough if you are not going to ever put your
animal in a boarding facility? And, why would you when a simple
treatment and a little time will cure it if they get it.
- Ask your
vet to perform a "titer" test. This checks the level of
antibodies your pet has to fight off disease and sees exactly
what he/she needs. It will simply state "good protection" or "no
protection".
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Prescribe a course of action from there. Don't be bullied into
something your pet does not need or you feel may be wrong.
If this
topic interests you, there are a growing number of books out there
on the hidden truths of animal vaccines. We recommend one by
Martin Goldstein, called "The Nature of Animal Healing."
As part of
our commitment to de-myth traditional veterinary medicine, we
continue to reveal the truth about vaccines for your pet. We hope
these reports will encourage you to look deeper into the facts
before vaccinating your animal.
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