VACCINATION INFORMATION

Presently, not all veterinarians agree on the best vaccination schedule, or even whether vaccinations should be used at all. We encourage German Pinscher owners to consult their own veterinarians’ vaccine recommendations and vaccine schedules. Concerns about a possible link between autoimmune disease has prompted new vaccination research and recommendations for veterinarians: As one example, Colorado State University recommends a three-shot series at 8, 12, and 16 weeks (parvovirus, adenovirus 2, parainfluenza, distemper). Rabies vaccines should be administered after 16 weeks; boosters should follow one year later, and then every three years thereafter. Ask your breeders if they have experienced any reactions to vaccines in their dogs.

Jean Dodds, DVM, recommends that vaccines be given separately, if possible, to minimize the consequences to the immune system. Dr. Dodds is a proponent of killed vaccines because she believes they are safer and more stable, although she admits the duration of immunity is generally shorter.

Link about core vaccination schedule and titers—Dr Leanne Bertani
Vaccination options, titer information and more from Mar Vista medical Center, CA

NOTE –Regarding leptospirosis vaccine reaction: anecdotal information suggests that some German Pinschers may have a special sensitivity to leptospirosis vaccinations. Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that may lead to kidney or liver damage. It is contagious to humans and dogs and is generally contracted through water contaminated by urine from wildlife.

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