Distemper in Dogs

Does distemper in dogs still exist? Is your dog at risk? The proper vaccination schedule to guard against this illness, dangers of the vaccine itself, side effects and treatment for this canine disease.

*Expert opinion of this dog disease vary. Dr. Marty says this disease is rare but treatable. Dr. Pitcairn says exposure is common but few dogs develop the disease, both leading to the same end. Your dog is not at a high risk for this disease and yearly vaccinations will cause more harm than good. It is possible to contract a form of the disease by over-vaccination.

Cause - What is Distemper in Dogs

The cause is a virus spread through the air by exhaling or sneezing. Also by contact with contaminated objects, such as toys and bones. Holistic veterinarians believe milder chronic cases are a result of the distemper vaccine itself.

Distemper Treatment

The Alternative Method starts with high levels of Vitamin C. Dr. Marty administers these intravenously in either a sodium chloride or lactated Ringer's solution. He may also use intravenously delivered ozone which kills bacteria, fungi and viruses on contact. Along with this he gives homeopathic remedies while the dog fasts - see fasting for health.

Distemper Dog Vaccination Schedule

Allopathic veterinarians traditionally give this shot for dogs beginning early as follows:

• One dose at 6-8 weeks.
• One dose every 3 weeks thereafter for a total of 3 puppy vaccinations.
• One dose yearly thereafter for life, which some vets are now changing to once every 3 years.

Part of the vaccine controversy is giving shots at to early an age; administering multiple vaccines at the same time and repeating vaccinations for the life.

A Newer Approach

After years of dog vaccinations, the study of side effects, immunity and the dangers of vaccines, here are two modified approach and an alternative.

• One vaccination at each of the following ages: 9 weeks, 15 weeks, 16 months and 5 years.
• One vaccination at 11 weeks of age. Feed dog a healthy diet lifelong so the immune system works.
• Nosodes.

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