Tiara Standard Poodles
Vaccination Recommendations

During the year 2000, Tiara began to phase out the use of routine vaccinations for the puppies.  The adults have been free of vaccines, except rabies,  for several years.  We are unfortunately still required by law to inoculate against the never encountered rabies virus.  The year the last domestic animal in San Diego County contracted rabies was 1972.  Because of the potential human harm and our border shared with a third-world country, we have complied. Due to ongoing proven immunity through the titer assessment an exemption for re-vaccinating can be determined for licensing.   Titer immunity evaluations for rabies currently cost over $100.00 per year to receive a rabies shot exemption.  We are considering it.

Currently, the practice here is to give the distemper/measles at 6 weeks and a parvo sometime just after 8 weeks.  The next vaccine can be given at 20 weeks for parvo and a distemper/Adeno-2/Parainfluenza after 22 weeks.  The rabies should be given after 6 months of age.  Other vaccination cautions follow the chart below. 

The above is our current practice for puppies we are keeping through this vulnerable age (through 6 months).  Below is the vaccine schedule that has become a bit antiquated, yet is still far better than the combination inoculations recommended by some veterinarians.  Be careful out there.  The fewer vaccines the better in my experience in standard poodles.

Previously Recommended Vaccination Schedule
This vaccination schedule is recommended for the 54 breeds of dogs with genetic predisposition for canine thyroid dysfunction. It should be the recommended procedure on pups of these breeds regardless of thyroid status of the sire and dam. This schedule was first introduced in the early 1990s.

Important cautions - apply to all dogs
Leptobactrin - we do not recommend.
Corona Virus Vaccine - we do not recommend. If required by trainer or kennel, give at 18 & 22 weeks.
Bordatella Vaccine - we do not recommend. If required by trainer or kennel, give at 22 weeks.
Rabies Vaccine – not to be given at same time as any other vaccine or during stress or surgery.

General Precautions During Vaccination Period:
Don’t administer drugs, flea preventive, heartworm preventive or wormers. 
Don’t give any vaccines to a bitch "in season". 
Don’t give any vaccines to a pregnant or lactating bitch.  Don’t incur undue stress. 
Don’t introduce air travel. Don't board outside the known home.

Boosters:
Every 18 months to 3 years until the 6^th year of life. Boost first with MLV Distemper/Adeno-2/Parainfluenza.
Wait an additional 2 weeks and give Killed Rabies if indicated.
*MLV Modified Live Virus

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR VACCINATION:

1. Don’t vaccinate under stress; corticosteriods inhibit lymphocyte metabolism and cell growth. Adrenalin releases lymphocytic AMP (cyclic) which is immunosuppressive. Stress decreases the activity of natural killer cells.
2. Don’t vaccinate within 2 weeks of surgery. Anesthetics are immunosuppressive.
3. Don’t vaccinate before 6 weeks of age. MLV vaccine can cause encephalitis in pups under 4 wks.
4. Don’t routinely vaccinate older animals. After 6 yrs of age, titers assay first to see if it is necessary to vaccinate at all. Administer a biannual vaccine at ½ dose each 6 months if necessary.
5. Don’t administer multiple virus vaccines to dogs and cats in multiple animal households. Virus shedding can create increased virus particles in the environment.
6. Don’t vaccinate sick animals or those who have been exposed to disease.
7. Don’t vaccinate during glucocorticoid therapy. Be cautious with butazolidin, estrogens and insecticidal drugs including heartworm preventives.
8. Don’t vaccinate animals with tumors, heart or kidney disease.

The diagramed schedule is based on Cornell Research of the early 90’s reported by Dr. W. Jean Dodds, currently a holistic veterinarian in Southern California.