kskatt
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Post by kskatt on Feb 5, 2015 1:44:27 GMT
Do you do your own vaccinations? If so, where do you get the vaccines?
It would be interesting to talk about what we vaccinate for, in our different areas.
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Post by Shelly on Feb 5, 2015 2:41:19 GMT
I always get mine from the vet just because they can give you an "official" vaccination record. I know a few people who will get them online from the states at jeffersons pet site. www.jefferspet.com/?gclid=CK_Fz8njycMCFYY_aQodDGoAsAEdit** you can no longer get the vaccines from that site into canada. |
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Post by horselover4life on Feb 5, 2015 11:17:42 GMT
My vet vaccinates my horses and my dogs.....
Peace of mind that the animal is healthy, no eye, hearing or other issues I missed happening...I pay probably a few dollars more, but have a wellness check at the same time. I gladly pay the small farm call fee.
I do my own worming naturally, but the vet will administer it and get the dirty look if I have it on hand when he is here, no charge.
{the other day my vet stopped by on a "friendly visit" to check on my horse who had been acting not himself...did the vet thing, and my bill was a batch of homemade cookies. Can't beat that!}
I purchase all my pharmaceuticals for my horses and dogs otherwise though from either United Vet Equine, Jeffers Equine and occasionally from KV now that they have been sold to another.... especially my prescription meds. Saves me a fortune on heartworm and flea preventatives than buying at my vets office. Only a script needs to be mailed or called in, easy!
Serums for vaccinations....my vet provides that way if there is ever a issue the record shows he supplied and administered it.
Although my local feed supply, Tractor Supply have them on hand, who knows if they were stored properly....I choose to not take that chance.
Many many years ago there was a bad batch of vaccine...
Yup, my horse was one of the unlucky ones to receive it...because the vet had provided and administered it, the entire cost of getting him healthy was on the manufacturer. My horse was a show horse at the time, and I had to "lease" another as I was competing heavily...the manufacturer paid for that "lease" too.
No lawsuit needed....the manufacturer stepped up and did the right thing for those who had a sick horse...
My horse developed abscesses at the injection site that were horrible and very deep...painful, puss oozing...long time to get them gone and disgusting to have to treat..
They did right by me...it was their error and they knew it. My vet was not the only vet affected, there were several in my area all with clients animals having the same issue.
So, after having that experience I let the vet do the deed and supply the vaccine.
I come out ahead as I don't get the dirty looks or deal with my rescue who has issues yet with certain things...
No more head bops to me,...my nose thanks me!  ...
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mingiz
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Los Lunas, NM
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Post by mingiz on Feb 5, 2015 13:08:37 GMT
I usually let the vet do all mine. That way I had a record to show if needed. Before I stated camping I would have the vet do coggins and rabies and I would do the 4 in 1 myself. I got mine from Valley Vet. Last year I did the ones I could do. But this year I'm going to get the vet to do them. Less hassle and I will probably be taking them out of state for some camping. You could still but the vacs. and have the vet administer them. Cheaper in the long rum to buy a vial than pay per shot and the vet can record them on their records.
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mistersmom
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Abita Springs, LA
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Post by mistersmom on Feb 5, 2015 13:43:40 GMT
I agree with the others - I let the vet do mine. It was only twice a year and I had the peace of mind of the vet doing a full wellness check and check of their teeth at the same time. I usually also had a short list of concerns I talked to the vet about while he was here. Besides, you would need to have the vet out at least once a year anyway to do the coggins. Additionally, it builds a rapport with your vet so that when there is an emergency, s/he knows you and your horse(s), where you live, etc. As far as meds like wormer, bute, banamine, etc - it is much cheaper to find a supplier online. I have learned of a great one through my job that others might like to look into as well: www.pattersonvet.com/ |
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Post by carshon on Feb 5, 2015 15:16:29 GMT
After a bad experience with one of my horses after I had given my own shots I now have the vet do mine. I gave all 5 of our horses shots at the time and a few days later my main riding mare had a HUGE (and I mean HUGE) hard swelling on her neck- I called my vet out and he opened it up and we had to flush it out - my mare was so sore for so long - it was not the vaccine itself but possibly a reaction to using the same needle on all of the horses or I injected into old scar tissue. Just something I do not want to go through again. We have to have the vet out to do coggins and health certificates anyway so we just do teeth, shots and coggins all in one trip. When they come out they do a once over for all of the animals on the place - so if I need shots for calves, dogs or cats we have them all done at once. He usually gives me a break if I pay in advance (usually waives the farm call charge) and will let me do the calf shots if he is standing there. He also will let me call in and renew my health certificate over the phone (they are only good for 30 days) and will only charge me $5 for the new cert.
We ride in WI and IA quite a bit over the summer and fall so I always need good health certificates.
Sorry for the book - but I also think it is worth pointing out that at times it is worth the extra cost to have the vet out so that you can develop a relationship with your vet. Even if they do not see you more than once or twice a year they will begin to remember you over time and that can help in case you ever have an after hours emergency. My vet does not accept new patients for after hours emergencies. He said the clinic got stiffed too many times by customers that called after hours and then never paid their bills.
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Post by 1fatmule on Feb 5, 2015 16:59:46 GMT
I had been doing all shot's for the horse's, and my wolf hybrid's (except rabies), but since i can't stand up anymore the duty has shifted over to my hubby. we use three different vet office's here, depending on the severity, urgency, or which animal. for the horse's we do spring shot's of E/W/T/I, and WN. (on separate day's). our horse's don't come in contact with any other horse's except the one that cut's, and haul's wood from here. he is an only horse, and here is the only place he goes.
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Post by diamondgirl on Feb 6, 2015 18:31:02 GMT
I just have the vet do mine too. They have to do the rabies anyway, so they might as well just do all of them. They also get a general check up at the same time. I think it is worth it for the peace of mind.
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Terry
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Central Illinois, USA
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Post by Terry on Feb 6, 2015 21:24:30 GMT
I also have the vet do my horses' shots. They get a quick wellness check and get their teeth done at the same time. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2015 18:38:15 GMT
Vet does mine. It helps to build a good relationship with that vet, and that clinic. I am admittedly too chicken to do my own.
When I get vaccines I get a 2 Way , a 4 way, Strangles, Rabies, and PHF. I will sometimes boost West Nile later in the year depending on how bad the mosquitos are and when I got the 4 way done.
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