Learn about the non-core #dogvaccination like #Lepto, #Bordetella (#kennelcough), and Flu.
Dr. Smith never recommends the lepto vaccine because it is hard to diagnose and the research on it is unpredictable. Additionally, he has only seen about three cases of lepto in 27 years of practicing #veterinarymedicine. Finally, this vaccine is notorious for causing the most adverse reactions and problems.
He also does not recommend Bordetella aka the kennel cough vaccine. The thought behind giving this vaccine is that it will lower the incidents and severity of the disease, but Dr. Smith finds this to be not true. If an owner requests this vaccine to fulfill boarding or grooming requirements, then he will give it.
Similarly with the flu vaccine. We don’t know a lot about flu in pets. We do know that it is a respiratory disease, and it aligns with kennel cough. We will give the flu vaccine when people request it, but it is not one of our core vaccines.
If you have questions about which vaccines are right for your pet, contact us to discuss your pet’s lifestyle and risk factors with Dr. Smith.
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@MarcSmithveterinarian was voted Best Veterinarian by Nashville Scene, Best of Nashville. With 39 years of experience in veterinary medicine, he combines Eastern medicine, alternative therapies, and conventional practices, involving pet owners in choosing the proper treatment for their pets.
With a #DVM degree, Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (#tcvm), and certifications in Eastern Medicine specialties, Dr. Smith is a highly knowledgeable practitioner.
