Do our dogs really need ALL the shots the vets recommend, or are they just

I don't know about dogs but I know a lot of vets insit on cats getting a cat flu needle every year I think it is, my vet simply asked me if I get a flu injection, I aif no he then said well a cat has as much chance of getting the flu as you do and he felt it does more harm to a cat by putting it through the stress of bring it to the vet than is good...

I would look into a different vet. Maybe a different vet would be cheaper and be less likely to suggest things your dog doesn't need. Did you know that for some shots you can go to a feed store and purchase the shots yourself for less than $5 I think and give them yourself.

Teeth cleaning should not cost that much. My vet cleaned my mini pin for free when they fixed her. because she needed it. But mine you I just got her back after she was stolen for 5 months.

The shots are ridiculous. My Aunt's dog was getting a shot to keep her from getting some disease from COWS. She's an indoor dog first off, and there are no cows within 100 miles of her. I do agree with rabies, distemper, and all puppy shots. Everything else is just for money. Kennel cough is another one that is necessary if you board your dogs. It costs as much (sometimes more!) to vet our pets than ourselves.

I'm not so sure about Dogs, because quite frankly, with all the diseases out there these days, I would have thought the more protection the better to be honest. With Cats though, I don't have every single shot available to them because my cat is an indoor cat. We do have to have the rabies and feline Leukemia protection jab though this yr because we're going on vacation and she needs to go into a cattery. Most catteries insist on these jabs. More often than not, I find that vets can be ridiculously overpriced for the smallest of things. I take my cat to a family run practice. They don't have the cleanest of waiting rooms, but the vets are damn good and their prices are low. I also know they go to great lengths to make sure that their examination rooms and instruments are cleaned and sterilized to a very high standard. thats what counts the most to me.

everything in this world need maintenance pets do also need certain basic maintenance such as vaccinations, deworming,dental scaling,removal of secretionsin anal glands, hair clipping etc.,vaccinations (shots) are very much needed at a younger age since the pups or kittens immune system is not developed well. common vaccinations done in dogs: 1. combined vaccine consisting of live modified virus of canine distemper,parvo,hepatitis,para influenza 2. vaccination against leptospirosis 3. vaccination against rabies 4.vaccination against corona infection commonly followed vaccination schedule 1.at an age of 6 - 7 weeks - combined vaccine along with leptospirosis vaccine . its first booster repaeted after 21 days 2. at an age of 7 weeks - vaccination against corona infection.its booster repeated after 21 days 3. at an age of 12 weeks - vaccination against rabies should be done.its booster repeated in 21 days 4. depending upon on climatic conditions, endemicity of diseses at that area a second booster of combined vaccination can be done then yearly or once in 3 years boosters of the vaccines are repeated.. now coming to ur other point. as the pet grows older and older, there will be certain changes in their body.their life span is short(approx. 12 - 15 yrs) the first change is noted in teeth. teeth needed to be cleaned at least once in 2.5 yrs (since they dont brush) the second change is in appetite. as it grows older the digestive mechanics slows downs. moreover at older age dogs are prone to renal failure. therefore a regular check up is needed for our pets

i think you should bring your dog to the vet to give them the shots to keep them away from sickness which will turn to a big problem to you if it happens,you know the law?

Just when you go to the Doctor Or Dentist for that matter. They are always looking for some excuse one way or another to try and bring you back into there office in order to soak you for as much money as they possibly can.

I agree that once you take your pet into the vet it definately seems like a never ending battle with the bills and visits. I think that getting our pets there shots are only needed to a point as i do not think that all of this is really necessary but then again i am not a vet and i am not sure maybe they really are all needed!

every little need of the dogs should be taken care of no matter what the cost since they are very close to our hearts.

Poor dog . . . So many shots :( I don't think he needs all of them . He won't die if he doesn't make one or two . In general the vets over react so they could scare you in order to determine you to buy all those shots . . .

oh yes as dog are just like infant babies who can explain wat they want or wat they are sufferin from so its better to get our lovely companions properly checked periodically by vet and yes the shots and injections are must.

I really don't think your dog needs all that shot. I think that most important ones are the anti-rabies and heartworm shots. These are the two shots that my dogs have and they are pretty healthy. If you're providing your dog the love, attention and care that they need, I think you'd keep them healthy for a long time.

Are all the shots necessary? No! I have 2 senior dogs, one over 13 the other is 10. They get the minimum necessary. Just the rabies shot because it is the law. They are both healthy. Any health issues they have I take care of with herbs and homeopathy. My last dog also lived a long healthy life and except for rabies shots never got any others. My original vet was a good old country vet that would not do anything to an animal unless it was needed. Our last dog had some fatty tumours, his attitude was if they are not bothering her don't touch them. I do have a different vet now that tries to pawn off different things but I just go and get the shots..And yes the vets are good at the guilt trip

You need to go to another vet and see how they treat you. Yes, your dog needs certain shots yearly for his healthy. The teeth cleaning is important, to keep tarter off, but not something you must do if you cannot afford it. Just make sure that he gets all yearly shots. It is important for dogs and cats.

I would get all the shots and get spayed or neutered but after that they are trying to get more money out of you. You can brush your dogs teeth, dosent cost more than 10$ for brush and toothpaste. Dont let them take you for all you got. Just tell them no.

I think you just need the basics for worms, rabies and some 4in1 or 5in1, other than those it really depends on the health condition of your pet, history also plays a vital role in the sense that if your pet has a history of a certain disease, you should ask for some vaccination for this to prevent this. If you are not sure on what a vet is suggesting, try to have a second opinion on other reputable vets.

Yes Actually you can, ask your vet what shots they need to be legal and you can decided on which other shots you think your dog needs. I know that legally they don't have to have the parvo shot but they do have to have their rabies. this is an easy way to know and be able to tell which ones you want and don't. Any way you need to consider you dog as well. It is entirely up to you. The vet will not tell you this cause they do want the income. After all this is "THEIR JOB"

defenitely yes... its for safety not only for you but for everybody...