Bichon.org is a club for people who own Bichon Frises in the U.S.
Title
Bichon Frise Club of America, Inc.
Description
It has been the custom for many years to administer vaccines annually to all breeds of dogs. There has also been an increase in all breeds of autoimmune diseases, including in Bichons. Many breeders have long suspected a connection and research veterinarians have agreed. Therefore there have been a number of well-documented research studies in the last 5 years as to whether annual administration of preventive vaccines is warranted.
Research has indicated that yearly vaccines are not necessary to insure immunity and that some vaccines have little effect on prevention of certain diseases. Recommendations have been issued suggesting that only core vaccines be given to all dogs, those being distemper, parvo, adenovirus and rabies. Other vaccines should be administered only on a need basis, if at all. Furthermore, these vaccines should only be given every 2 to 3 years or the dogs should have blood titers run to determine if the vaccine is needed at all. More about titers later. The Bichon Frise Club of America also recommends that any combination shots be separated entirely from the injection of rabies vaccines by a minimum of one month.
It seems necessary to us, the parent club responsible for overseeing the health and welfare of Bichons, to strongly urge all Bichon owners to be an advocate for their dogs. While many veterinarians are heeding the recommendations, far too many continue to vaccinate all dogs annually, regardless of health of the animal or advisories against this practice. Therefore the owner must take responsibility to question the habitual action, asking instead for a blood titer.
Languages
English
Address
- 3444 Claridge Dr
- Danville CA 94526 US
Contact
- Bichon Frise Club of America, Inc.
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- +1 925 820 3738, Fax: +1 925 820 3537
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External Links
- Alexa: Bichon.org
