November 2009, the Jefferson Animal Clinic is so excited about the new source of income that they actually called me (and all others on their list) to make a sales pitch:
"The flu vaccination is available now for your dog!"
HUH ?
Whew, and it's only $50 (here in Denver) for the most unnecessary thing I know of (next to swine flu vaccination)!
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/30/health/30flu.html
http://www.dogs4dogs.com/blog/2009/07/01/dog-flu-vaccine-do-you-need-a-shot-for-the-h3n8-virus/
OMG. The people on this planet amaze me again and again! :-)
Remember: misery loves company. One scared creature tries to scare other creatures... and in this case again for the big money!
(Country’s 70 million dogs multiplied by $50 = $3,500,000,000 = 3.5 BILLION Dollars)
"Some veterinarians have found that the dogs that tend to die from it are the “brachycephalics” — dogs with short snub noses."
So, tell me again, why is the vet calling me for my sturdy healthy bordercollie-dingo mix???
And to make it really clear: of course I do NOT vaccinate my dog! Even if she would have a pushed-in face ;-)
I'm not falling into this fear trap technique. I wish my old vet all the best, but I'm looking now for a real doc!
Vaccine Against Canine Flu Granted Conditional License by USDA:
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/newsroom/content/2009/06/caninevacc.shtml
During the one-year conditional license period, the CVB will continue to monitor the product’s performance and will evaluate the company’s progress toward full licensure.
That means: using this vaccination turns your dog into a GUINEA PIG !
It's easy now to decide what to do or not to do, isn't it? :-)
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