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The boarding place and my vet have a pretty good racket going where I have to get whatever shots the boarding place demands.


You would be the person to want them to pay for treatment when your dog catches pneumonia there too if they didn’t vaccinate for respiratory diseases and blame them for not having good protocols lol
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Like some places you have to have the flu shots.


Our boarding facility requires influenza vaccine and Bordetella and fecal checks for parasites. We have seen outbreaks all over the US for bad bad influenza outbreaks that have killed dogs so this is pretty common.
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Directly related to socialization & interaction with other dogs.


This! And take honest inventory of what else your dog might be exposed to before going to talk to your vet.

Truth is: some vets will peddle vaccines just to pump out inventory and you need to be wary of this. An honest vet will take the time to ask you questions and have a conversation. You encounter some who don’t want you to ask too many questions and just do what they recommend.

A good vet will explain WHY certain things are recommended and it should ALWAYS be based on exposure.

But I will emphasize that regardless of exposure those core vaccines especially as a young pup are a must regardless and that’s not debatable.
Also you are correct on the not recommended vaccines. I’m in Vegas so I do some rattlesnake vaccines but not many. It’s mostly for those who hike frequently and encounter rattlers which are more prevalent there.

Lyme is recommended if you’re an outdoors type who takes your dog camping etc. If you’re on flea and tick preventative then you’re better protected but not completely.

It’s all about your lifestyle and what you plan to do with the dog.

If he’s a homebody you can probably get away with forgoing Lyme.
Vet here

DHPP combo shots for sure every 3 to 4 weeks between 7/8 weeks until 16 weeks so about 3 sets.

Rabies is done once when they are over 12 weeks of age. I recommend vaccinating for rabies on a separate visit at least two weeks from the other shots to minimize vaccine reaction risk.

Bordetella is non core but if you’re socializing with other dogs frequently or boarding or grooming it’s definitely recommended.

Lepto, Lyme etc really depends on region but AAHA (group that sets standards) released a comprehensive statement saying Lepto should be core for all dogs regardless of region. Most clinics will have the lepto included with the DHPP (DHPPL) and you’ll want to ask about this.

Their statement was released in October of 2024 if I remember correctly.

Core vaccines as a pup especially DHPP are crucial as I’ve seen too many dogs die of parvo and distemper which are very contagious and easy to get even from the environment not just direct transmission from another dog.

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Long-term close family friend of mine. I saw him Christmas day. frick this.


I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s just awful. I hope all who know him will eventually find peace.

re: We will lose to Vanderbilt

Posted by U R TIGA B8 on 11/21/24 at 11:09 pm
Nuss will do his knee tuck jump and get so super stoked to start against Vandy that we will all forget about this Underwood issue guys.
When I was at LSU SVM we lived in a private apartment off of Brightside View. Quick bike ride or drive to school. Had classmates in Lake Beau Pre and Sharlo. A lot has changed since I was there tho.

re: Thoughts on the 10:30 starts

Posted by U R TIGA B8 on 5/22/24 at 11:55 am
On a vacation that happens to be 8 hrs ahead of CST. Games are at 5:30 here. I got really lucky
Do you really wanna taste it - Wigwam (Peacemaker Theme song)

I thought this would be a badass walkout song and I’m surprised no one has used it.
Don’t even know where to begin with this

Bitching about progress being made related to something you’ve devoted that much of your life to. You would think this would be a massive boost in morale being that the many goals are met in such short time

But nope, this is all about recognition to this person apparently rather than the results of work being done.

MrBeast’s platform is the only reason he is able to do something of this magnitude. And that’s the focus? Talk about having your priorities completely out of whack

re: LSU 18 @ Florida 4 Final

Posted by U R TIGA B8 on 8/30/23 at 12:00 am
Just chiming in to say frick florida

Skenes to Crews in dugout after HR

Posted by U R TIGA B8 on 6/20/23 at 8:51 pm
“You got me in trouble you son of a bitch”
Banff, Lake Minnewanka, boat takes off an hour after first pitch. It’s an hour. I’m praying the games still going or that I can stream from the boat (doubtful)
Pitching will keep us from sweeping series like we probably should. That will make the difference. I’m picking Vandy or UF to take the SEC but we will keep a top 8 seed which is all you need to set yourself up for a run at Omaha.

I think it will do some good to motivate LSU for the postseason. We’ve faced nothing but tough teams so far. Will be interested to see if we can dominate the lesser competition coming up
Disappointed that no one has this as their walk up song:
Wigwam - Do You Wanna Taste It