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VACCINE AND VACCINATION PROTOCOL |
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Wanting the best protection for our kittens, changes in our vaccine protocol seemed necessary. Our use of Heska Feline Ultranasal FVRC (Calici and Herpes) produced kittens that became chronic Herpes cats. The vaccine is not totally effective in preventing a case of Herpes or Calici, but only giving a milder disease if contracted. If the kitten is exposed to one of these viruses, the kitten will develop antibodies naturally. Our kittens are isolated from other cats and should have excellent immune systems because we feed grain free and raw meat. The kittens are vaccinated with Felocell P, (Panleukopenia/distemper) when they are 13 to 14 weeks old and the immunity from their mother has waned.
We are following the recommendation of Dr. Charles E. Loops, DVM, THE VACCINATION DILEMMA and YOUR HEALTHY COMPANIONS which are: 2. Kittens should only be vaccinated for Panleukopenia and not before three months of age. All other vaccinations should be avoided. One vaccine is sufficient.
3. Puppies and kittens can be given homeopathic nosodes beginning at three weeks of age, if there is a potential for exposure to Distemper, Parvovirus, or Panleukopenia. These nosodes can be used until vaccinations are given or continued periodically for the first year of life, if vaccinations are not given. Common sense should be used in avoiding exposure of very young animals to other, possible unhealthy, animals of the same species. 4. Booster vaccinations are completely unnecessary. Studies are now showing that these vaccinations are effective for many years and most probably for life. Vaccinated animals do not need any boosters. Homeopathic nosodes can be given periodically if you are concerned or if you think your animals live a high risk, life style. 5. Rabies Vaccinations should be given as dictated by state laws. Lyssin, the homeopathic nosode, should be given within a few hours after the vaccination. Clearly, the rabies vaccination is effective for many years more than state laws require booster vaccination. 6. Booster vaccinations can cause SEVERE set-backs when an animal is being treated homeopathically for chronic problems. They can completely erase any progress that has been made towards improving an animal's health. 7. My personal recommendation is NOT to vaccinate at all. The best road to good health is feeding a diet rich in fresh foods, raw meats for the carnivores, and avoiding vaccinations and allopathic medications. Antibiotics and other allopathic drugs should only be used in situations where their use is clearly indicated, and this should be only in potentially, life-threatening situations. Every time you suppress a symptom the body produces, you are potentially lowering the health status of the body system. Treating with the correctly prescribed, homeopathic remedy, herbs, or other non-invasive therapies, not of a chemical nature, will enhance your health and your companions health. ——————————————————————————————————————————— Please read the information and links below so you understand how dangerous vaccine is to your cat’s immune system. If you have any questions, contact me. |
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BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT VACCINATION: A long read that everyone should read.
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT HOW VACCINES WORK, DANGERS OF VACCINE, CORE VACCINES, information for dogs and cats written by Dr. Rogers.
VACCINE CAUSING KIDNEY DISEASE IN CATS In the 1970s, it was discovered that a cell line derived from a cat kidney – the Crandall-Reese feline kidney (CRFK) cell line – could be used to grow feline viruses like feline herpesvirus1 (FHV-1), calicivirus, and panleukopenia.
However, when FVRCP vaccines are made, each dose is contaminated with just a little bit of cell culture. What we discovered recently was that cats not only develop antibodies to the viruses in the vaccine, which is our intent, but they also develop antibodies to the cell culture – a culture based on a feline kidney cell line. And that’s where we have to begin to ask some very intriguing questions. In particular, is it possible that over vaccination induces antibodies that are associated with immune-mediated feline kidney disease?” Read the whole report for all the information.
SCIENCE OF VACCINE DAMAGE : more evidence that vaccine is harmful to dogs and cats
2006 American Association of Feline Practitioners Feline Vaccine Advisory Panel Report
2006 FELINE AND CANINE VACCINATION GUIDELINES has a chart showing immunity duration
VACCINATION RECOMMENDATION of Dr. Rogers: NOTE: panleukopenia vaccine gives immunity for life.
Another cattery that is questioning the use of vaccine. Breeders who are wanting the best for their kittens have to ponder the benefits versus the long term health dangers of over vaccination. |
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TESTIMONY OF A RABIES VACCINE REACTION and MORE TESTIMONIES |
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I know there are probably many situations similar to Sopko’s experience. It is my hope that questions will be asked about the use of adjuvant vaccines when non-adjuvant vaccines are available with much less risk. We also have to ask whether older indoor pet need vaccinations. Sopko received Fort Dodge Rabvac 3, an adjuvanted vaccine. His story below was given to me on 2-18-2008. |
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Sopko the Gila Monster Cole
My cat has been healthy throughout his entire life. I've never had any health issues with him at all, up until Jan. 07' when a vet convinced us due to the law in Pennsylvania, that he had to be up to date on the rabies vaccine. That night following the vaccine, he became so sick (like I never seen before)...lethargic, irritable, vomiting, etc. I was told by the emergency vet on call that particular night, that cats can possibly experience this as a side effect to the rabies vaccine and to call if he isn't better by the next day.
The next day, his condition seemed to be resolved. However, less than a week later, I was told that he was very anemic (Hct was 20). It was determined that he had an allergic reaction to the rabies vaccine since he has had no previous illness prior to the vaccine. They had me put him on prednisone to combat his immune response which cause him to have very high sugars levels in his blood (diabetes). So then, I had to give him Lantus (insulin) injections to combat the diabetes while weaning him off the prednisone. This went on for about three months or so until we were finally able to wean him off of both. By October 07' he had recovered his Hct to 30, on his own. We thought our nightmare was finally going away...until x-mas when he had to be hospitalized for a sudden drop in his Hct to 17 (same symptoms...lethargic, irritable, vomiting, not eating, etc.).
He was in the hospital from x-mas to New Year day, when after receiving a blood transfusion, bone marrow aspirate and various other tests to rule out viral, bacterial, parasitic, and cancer causes, all of which were negative. He was finally diagnosed with "myelodysplastic syndrome " which is secondary to an autoimmune mediated hemalytic anemia caused by the rabies vaccine (i.e., a "drug insult" as they worded it), and then they informed us that our kitty's disorder has a poor prognosis. See attached report from the veterinarian.
The good news is, he is still with us. Neither he nor we are giving up! It has certainly been a roller coaster ride with lots of ups and downs. As long as he continues to eat and drink, we will continue to keep fighting! He has now been started on a different immunosuppressive drug (cyclsporine which does not effect blood sugars) and so far, the drug appears to be working (last week his Hct was 20, up from 16 which is what it was when he left the hospital). We are very hopeful for him and of course, very happy too! Perhaps you can tell people (owners) about our kitty's misfortunes and use our story as an example of why older cats do not necessarily need vaccinations. I can only hope that someone can learn from us and our situation, perhaps you can help me with that. I have certainly had to learn the hard way. Much thanks and God bless, Regina
LINK TO MEDICAL REPORT FOR SOPKO
THE FINAL CHAPTER of a LONG BATTLE ….. Hi Sally, I am sad to tell you that we have lost our battle with Sopko's passing this morning, 5/8/08. Although it hurts my heart so, I am relieved that his suffering is no more and extremely grateful for the extended time and the many years that I had with him. Thank you for helping us help others with your website and for giving Sopko a place in memory there. Please know that I deeply appreciate your offer to post my testimony and I am forever thankful for it. With thanks and much appreciation, Regina L.
Hi Sally, I've been gathering some of Sopko's pictures and thought it would be nice to share them with you (see attachments). It is true that my heart is still heavy but as I mentioned to Lois, it is so comforting to know that the two of you are out there spreading his story. And even more comforting, is to think that my boy's experience may save others from suffering the same consequences (knowledge & experience is sooo powerful). Please promise me that you will never let any of your kittens or cats go without telling their new owners about Sopko's story! And if there is anything that I can do to help... I am willing to talk to anyone personally if they are interested in avoiding the same consequences concerning the rabies vaccine and what happen to Sopko. You can give them my email address at your discretion. My feeling is that the worse thing about Sopko's experience and a regret that will always bother me, is finding out (when it was too late) that I could have made the difference... that I could have refused that rabies shot and Sopko would still be with me, happy and healthy. However, It would bother less to be able to save someone else from having the same regret one day. Thank you so much for all that you have done and for the kind words and thoughts. I will always remember both of you for giving Sopko a place in kind memory and for telling others about his story. Please always keep in touch with me for I would greatly love that. Most fondly, Regina |
