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Because It Is Common Sense...
Here at The Chewed Slipper we believe in Holistic Dog Care. Our vaccination policies are based on cutting-edge Holistic Veterinary practises, derived from industry pioneers and local area experts.
A tremendous amount of time, effort, research and consultation is applied to all aspects of your dog's experience here....we owe it to you and your furkid.
Being that they are a much-loved member of your family, it's important you ask lots of questions and be fearless as your pet's advocate. You will be surprised and empowered when you do your own research. After looking online, at the library and consulting with other experienced owners, you will be able to ask your veterinarian accurate questions and be confident in any decisions you make. Such as which vaccines you want and when they are administered, along with the incredibly important factor of nutrition and how tremendously it impacts the head-to-toe health of your pet!!! We also suggest the critteradvocacy.org site for more information.
Plus, do your research about any trainer, ask for their resume and if you can talk with any of their clients. For grooming feel empowered to ask for photos of work, client referrals and the protocols used in their shop (from handling of dogs to cleaning of tools). Same goes for ANY Daycare or Boarding facility: ask about experience, what happens with the dogs, who will be with them. As well: ASK TO SEE WHERE THE DOGS WILL BE STAYING. Even if it's between doing the dishes or the kazillion of times we sweep the floors, we welcome ANYONE to have a FULL TOUR of our site. We want you to see where your dogs will play, eat and sleep.
You are within your right to ask to tour any facility that will care for your pet. After all, if it was a child's daycare or centre, you would and just because this is a FURkid, it's your still your kid, right?!
"Viral disease and recent vaccination with single or combination modified live-virus (MLV) vaccines, especially those containing distemper virus, adenovirus 1 or 2, and parvovirus are increasingly recognized contributors to immune-mediated blood disease, bone marrow failure, and organ dysfunction. 8, 10, 14-20 Potent adjuvanted killed vaccines like those for rabies virus also can trigger immediate and delayed (vaccinosis) adverse vaccine reactions.17, 18, 20 Genetic predisposition to these disorders in humans has been linked to the leucocyte antigen D-related gene locus of the major histocompatibility complex, and is likely to have parallel associations in domestic animals. 8, 10 Drugs associated with aggravating immune and blood disorders include the potentiated sulfonamides (trimethoprim-sulfa and ormetoprim-sulfa antibiotics), the newer combination or monthly heartworm and flea preventives, and anticonvulsants, although any drug has the potential to cause side-effects in
susceptible individuals...."
"Some veterinarians trace the increasing current problems with allergic and immunological diseases to the introduction of MLV vaccines some 20 years ago. 14, 15 While other environmental factors no doubt have a contributing role, the introduction of these vaccine antigens and their environmental shedding may provide the final insult that exceeds the immunological tolerance threshold of some individuals in the pet population. 14, 18, 20 Accordingly, clinicians need to be aware of this potential and offer alternative approaches for preventing infectious diseases in susceptible animals. 15, 20, 22-24 Appropriate alternatives to current vaccine practices include: measuring serum antibody titers; avoidance of unnecessary vaccines or over vaccinating; caution in vaccinating ill, geriatric, debilitated, or febrile individuals, and tailoring a specific minimal protocol for dogs or families of breeds known to be at increased risk for immunological reactions.15, 20, 22, 23, 25, 26 The accumulated evidence indicates that vaccination protocols should no longer be considered as a one size fits all program. 22 (excerpt)\
For Several compelling articles on the Immune System of Dogs plus great information on The Thyroid Connection please click here!
Dr. Jean Dodds Biography
Dr.Jean Dodds just presented at The Canadian Association
of Professional Pet Dog Trainers (CAPPDT) in New Brunswick.
TCS Trainer of choice Sue was in the audience when Dr.Dodds
inspired all with her remarkable insights and research.
Dr. Dodds received the D.V.M. degree with honors in 1964 from the Ontario Veterinary College. In 1965 she accepted a position with the New York State Health Department in Albany and began comparative studies of animals with inherited and acquired bleeding diseases. Her position there began as a Research Scientist and culminated as Chief, Laboratory of Hematology, Wadsworth Center.
In 1980 she also became Executive Director, New York State Council
on Human Blood and Transfusion Services. This work continued
full-time until 1986 when she moved to Southern California to
establish Hemopet, the first nonprofit national blood bank program
for animals.
From 1965-1986, she was a member of many national and international committees on hematology, animal models of human disease, veterinary medicine, and laboratory animal science. Dr. Dodds was a grantee of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NIH) and has over 150 research publications. She was formerly President of the Scientist's Center for Animal Welfare; and Chairman of the Committee on Veterinary Medical Sciences and Vice-Chairman of the Institute of Laboratory Animal Resources, National Academy of Sciences. In 1974 Dr. Dodds was selected as Outstanding Woman Veterinarian of the Year, AVMA Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado; in 1977 received the Region I Award for Outstanding Service to the Veterinary Profession from the American Animal Hospital Association, Cherry Hill, New Jersey; in 1978 and 1990 received the Gaines Fido Award as Dogdom's Woman of the Year; and the Award of Merit in 1978 in Recognition of Special Contributions to the Veterinary Profession from the American Animal Hospital Association, Salt Lake City, Utah. In 1984 she was awarded the Centennial Medal from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. In 1987 she was elected a distinguished Practitioner of the National Academy of Practice in Veterinary Medicine. In 1994 she was given the Holistic Veterinarian of the Year Award from the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association. She is an active member of numerous professional societies.
Today, Dr. Dodds is actively expanding Hemopet's range of nonprofit services and educational activities. The animal blood bank program provides canine blood components, blood bank supplies, and related services throughout North America. Hemopet's retired Greyhound blood donors are adopted as pets through the Pet Life-Line arm of the project. On behalf of Hemopet, she consults in clinical pathology nationally and internationally, and regularly travels to teach animal health care professionals, companion animal fanciers, and pet owners on hematology and blood banking, immunology, endocrinology, nutrition and holistic medicine. She was also the Editor of Advances in Veterinary Science and Comparative Medicine for Academic Press.
Dr. Jean Dodds has been leading the charge on the frontier of holistic veterinary medicine. Her vitally important and ongoing research is providing insight into many areas including the Auto Immune System....below are a few quotes from published articles by Dr. Dodds.
Because It Is Common Sense...
Here at The Chewed Slipper we believe in Holistic Dog Care. Our vaccination policies are based on cutting-edge Holistic Veterinary practises, derived from industry pioneers and local area experts.
A tremendous amount of time, effort, research and consultation is applied to all aspects of your dog's experience here....we owe it to you and your furkid.
Being that they are a much-loved member of your family, it's important you ask lots of questions and be fearless as your pet's advocate. You will be surprised and empowered when you do your own research. After looking online, at the library and consulting with other experienced owners, you will be able to ask your veterinarian accurate questions and be confident in any decisions you make. Such as which vaccines you want and when they are administered, along with the incredibly important factor of nutrition and how tremendously it impacts the head-to-toe health of your pet!!! We also suggest the critteradvocacy.org site for more information.
Plus, do your research about any trainer, ask for their resume and if you can talk with any of their clients. For grooming feel empowered to ask for photos of work, client referrals and the protocols used in their shop (from handling of dogs to cleaning of tools). Same goes for ANY Daycare or Boarding facility: ask about experience, what happens with the dogs, who will be with them. As well: ASK TO SEE WHERE THE DOGS WILL BE STAYING. Even if it's between doing the dishes or the kazillion of times we sweep the floors, we welcome ANYONE to have a FULL TOUR of our site. We want you to see where your dogs will play, eat and sleep.
You are within your right to ask to tour any facility that will care for your pet. After all, if it was a child's daycare or centre, you would and just because this is a FURkid, it's your still your kid, right?!
Even Oprah turns to Dr. Jean Dodds!
