Titer tests could save your dog's life. A titer test is a lab test that measures the presence and quantity of antibodies in the blood to determine immunity to disease. If the sample of blood is positive and above whatever the value of immunity is for each disease, they have protection against the disease. Titer tests are an out-of-pocket expense that is not covered by pet insurance companies, but could save your dog's life especially if they have already received their core vaccines and are a pure-bred. Titer tests could save your dog's life.
If they have received their core vaccines, titer tests could save your dog's life. Too many vaccines and too soon is linked to a condition called vaccinosis, which is an adverse reaction to vaccines. These symptoms are often misdiagnosed and treated as allergies, alopecia, dermatitis, cysts, pyoderma, ulcerations, appetite issues, diarrhea, emaciation, inflammation, inflammatory bowel disease, lymphoma, pancreatitis, conjunctivitis, tear stains, spasms and seizures when in reality they are a vaccine reaction. We do not believe that vets are responsible as most vets are well-intentioned and work really hard. We believe big pharma and big kibble are and unfortunately, most animal hospitals and veterinarians are owned by big pharma and big kibble companies. You can read more about vaccinosis here. Titer tests could save your dog's life.
The thing about vaccines that big pharma won't tell you is that they are literally designed to be effective for 7-15 years. This means they provide your dog with immunity protection he/she will need to remain healthy if confronted withe the major diseases like rabies and distemper. Veterinary immunologist Ronald Schultz, PhD, chair of the Department of Pathobiological Sciences at the University of Wisconsin researched and proved this in the 1970's. His researched measured how long the immunity for the distemper, parvovirus, adenovirus and rabies vaccines last for.
According to his research, once a dog has received initial shots, they will continue to be fully protected without the booster. Dr. Schultz stated, "vaccines for diseases like distemper and canine parvovirus once administered to adult animals, provide lifetime immunity."According to his research, here's the minimum duration of immunity for canine vaccines:
- Distemper – minimum of 7 years and maximum of 15 years
- Parvovirus – minimum of 7 years and maximum of 15 years
- Adenovirus –minimum of 7 years and maximum of 15 years
- Canine rabies – minimum of 3 years and maximum of 7 years
You can read more about his comprehensive research here.
His research has also been validated by other immunologists and vets including Dr. Ian Tizard and Dr. Jean Dodds. Dr. Tizard concluded that by giving a booster, "the immune status of the patient isn’t enhanced" (Dogs Naturally). Dr. Jean Dodds states that re-administration of distemper and parvovirus vaccines is not necessary because the "duration of immunity (is)7.5 to 15 years by studies. Probably lifetime" (Read more here).
If your dog is a pure bred, titer tests could save your dog's life. Pure breed dogs come from genetic lines that don't have nearly as much genetic diversity as mixed breed dogs, which makes them much more susceptible to having a vaccine reaction and co-morbidities to other diseases. This lack of genetic diversity coupled with the reality that certain breeds, like bulldogs, are genetically predisposed to adverse reactions to vaccines. Titer tests could save your dog's life.
Environmental toxin exposure and parasite preventatives, like your typical Heart worm, foods and supplements that alter the optimal balance of healthy and unhealthy bacteria in the gut microbiome, lifestyle and geographic location, the type of vaccine and adjuvant used and other health issues can make a pure-breed dog more susceptible to having a vaccine reaction. These factors also can heavily impact if a mixed-breed dog has a vaccine reaction too, but the lack of genetic diversity in pure-breed lines seem to play a more significant role in a dog having a vaccine reaction or not. Titer tests could save your dog's life.
Vaccination guidelines have not been updated for decades and definitely do not consider that puppies could very well be born with some kind of innate immunity to disease because generations of reproducing dogs have been fully vaccinated and passed down said immunity. Additionally, vaccines are typically prescribed on a one-dose-fits all basis and not by individual metrics like body-weight. All dogs regardless of size ranging from a 3-pound Yorkie to a 110-pound Saint Bernard get the same amount of vaccine. Vaccine manufacturers are not required to prove that their vaccine is safe in each breed that the vaccine is intended for. So, they aren't required to test to see if it is just as safe for the 3-pound Yorkie as it is the 110-pound Saint Bernard. You can read more about vaccine ingredients and potential side effects here.
Vaccines are important, but too many and too soon could be harmful. When in doubt, titer tests could save your dog's life.
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