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Area Shelters & Rescue Groups
Kennels
- Brocroft Kennels; 12940 Bradbury Avenue, Smithsburg, MD 21783;
301-824-7611
- The "Dog House" Kennel; Shaffersville Rd, Mt. Airy, MD;
410-795-3887
- Lucky Stars Country Kennels; 2818 Hampstead-Mexico Road, Hampstead,
MD 21074; 410-239-2100
- Shady Lane Kennels
Clifton Forge, VA; 540-862-5857
Lost Animal Information
Natural Health Products & Pet Food
Pet Food Information
Pet Sitting
Pet Stores & Services
Training, Behavior and Health Services
- Behaviorists
- Beyond Cesar Millan
- Celine Roll (Animal Acupuncturist - Tellington Touch Practitioner);
Clarksburg, MD;
tillyroll@earthlink.net; 301.349.2984
- Certified Trainers
- Chris Bevillard CPDT (Animal Trainer
& Behaviorist); Mount Airy, MD;
301-788-7112
- Debbie Winkler (Animal Behaviorist & Trainer); Eldersburg, MD;
410-549-1135
- LJT Training, Inc. - ; Laura
Totis;vtotis@carr.org;
410-236-2788
- Noreen Javornik (Animal Acupuncturist); Laurel, MD; 301-725-9229
- Marcie Baer (Animal Acupuncturist); Columbia, MD; 410-992-0080
- Pat Miller (Animal Behaviorist
& Trainer); Hagerstown, MD; 301-582-9420
- Pawsitive Effect Training, LLC.; Dorothy Ruck; Columbia, MD;
410-707-2815
- Thompson Chiropractic - Jean Thompson, D.C.; 8885 Centre Park Drive,
Suite 2F Columbia, MD 21045; 1-877-392-5446
Vaccine Information
Veterinarian Clinics and Animal Hospitals
- Aberdeen Veterinary Clinic; 728 South Philadelphia Blvd, Aberdeen, MD
21001; 410-272-0655
- Animal Eye Care of Laurel; 8675 Cherry Lane, Laurel, MD 20707;
301-362-5252
- Cat & Dog Hospital of Columbia; 7276 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD
21045; 410-995-6880
- The Country Veterinary Hospital; 17591 Frederick Road, Mt. Airy, MD
21771; 301-829-0414; 410-489-4014
- PetVet,
12186 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD 21029; 410-531-6500
- Prettyboy Veterinary Hospital; 20212 Middletown Road, Freeland, MD
21053; 410-357-8078
- Rocky Gorge Veterinary
Hospital ; 7515 Brooklyn Bridge Rd, Laurel, MD
20707;
301-776-7744
- Rolling Hills Animal Hospital; 1030 Baltimore Blvd, Westminster, MD
21157; 410-857-5757
- Singing Stones Animal Wellness Centre 2238-B Gallows Road, Vienna,
VA 22182; 703-206-0197
- Stevenson Village Veterinary Hospital; 46 E. Sudbrook Lane,
Baltimore, MD 21208; 410-484-4041
- Veterinary Behavior Clinic; 9039 Gaither Road, Gaithersburg, MD
20877; 301-947-3333
- VOSM (Veterinary
Orthopedic Sports Medicine Group) ; 10270 Baltimore National Pike,
Ellicott City, MD 21042; 410-418-8446
- White Marsh Animal Hospital; 11450 Pulaski Highway, Suite #3 & #4,
White Marsh, MD 21162; 410-335-8400
- Yellow Springs Veterinary
Clinic; 25 Thomas Johnson Drive,Frederick, MD; 21702;
301-663-8353
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ABOUT VACCINATING YOUR PETS:
LYME VACCINE WARNING:
We
strongly urge our adopters not to give their dogs the Lyme vaccine
because it's not effective against the disease & dogs have
died--long & protracted deaths from kidney failure--as a result of
reactions to the Lyme shot. Many vets no longer administer the vaccine
because of its serious potential adverse effects & also because the
vaccine is pretty useless. And, the more frequently dogs are given
the Lyme vaccine, the greater the chances are for bad reactions.
Dr
Jacobson, Cornell University, has documented a temporal relationship in
over 327 cases of dogs, who acquired polyarthritis after the Lyme
disease vaccine (which is an after-effect of the actual disease itself).
From
Michael Richards, DVM:
The whole killed Lyme bacterins are of
questionable usefulness. There is some evidence that the immune reaction
to the bacterins may produce symptoms of the disease, even pretty
severe ones.
From Allen M. Schoen, D.V.M., M.S.:
There is a
great deal of controversy concerning the dog Lyme vaccine. There is a
great debate about how well they actually work as well as potential side
effects. There are publications concerning its safety, but the
researchers only look 24 hours after the vaccine reaction. Research at
Cornell University veterinary school brings up some suspicion that there
may be potential long term side effects of the vaccine.
These
side effects may vary from rheumatoid arthritis and all the major
symptoms of lyme disease to acute kidney failure. I personally am very
cautious and do not recommend vaccinating for Lyme disease even though
it is so epidemic here (in CT). Many veterinary schools and major
veterinary centers do not recommend the vaccine for the same concern
regarding
potential side effects.
I have seen all the
symptoms of Lyme disease in dogs four to eight weeks after the vaccine
and when I sent the western blot test to Cornell, it shows no evidence
of the disease, only evidence of the dog having been vaccinated, yet the
dog shows all the classic symptoms of the disease. I personally would
rather treat my dog for Lyme disease rather than risking
the
potential side effects of the vaccine. In addition, there is a question
of actually how well it works. Until more safety and decreased risk of
side effects and efficacy are demonstrated, I recommend holding off.
The
best prevention still is checking your dog carefully and removing any
ticks at least once a day. Flea/tick collars do not seem to work well
& are harmful, although some of the topical insecticides do seem to
work well, but then one
has to weigh the potential toxic effects of
these insecticide from the beneficial effects of preventing ticks.
Again, I tend to compromise and only use the topicals during the
greatest incidence of tick usually in the spring and fall. It is all a
balance! Keep your pets away from tick infested areas, check them daily
and stay healthy and happy and tick free!!
INFO ON HOW UNECCESARY & POTENTIALLY
HARMFUL ANNUAL VACCINATIONS ARE:
Very interesting info about how unnecessary & dangerous all
annual revaccination is & the revised vaccine protocol for dogs
& cats as approved by 25 vet schools in the US is: Tufts
University's Canine Vaccination News:
http://designerbostons.homestead.com/misc.html#anchor_13035.
A
survey by the American Animal Hospital Association shows that less than
7% of veterinarians have updated their vaccination recommendations, in
spite of the fact that these new recommendations have been published
twice in every
major veterinary medical journal since 1995.
Sadly,
vets are not following this protocol because vaccinations are a huge
portion of their income. To give you an idea of the mark-up, vaccines
cost vets about $2.
"Over 600,000 pets suffer every year from
adverse reactions to unnecessary vaccinations. Many of them die." --Dr.
Bob Rogers.
http://www.critteradvocacy.org wonderful site
about the vaccine issue.
PET VACCINATION An
Institutionalised Crime by Catherine O'Driscoll
Kirks Current
Veterinary Therapy XI, Page 205, Annual Vaccinations Canine & Feline
Vaccines
A practice which was started many years ago and lacks
scientific validity or verification is annual revaccinations. Almost
without exception there is no immunologic requirement for annual
revaccinations.
Immunity to viruses persists for years or for the
life of the animal. Successful vaccination to most bacterial pathogens
produces an immunologic memory that remains for years, allowing an
animal to develop a protective anamnestic (secondary) response when
exposed to virulent organisms. Only the immune reponse to toxins which
requires boosters (e.g. tetanus toxin booster in humans is recommended
very 7-10 years) and no toxin vaccines are currently used for dogs or
cats. Furthermore, revaccination with most viral vaccines fails to
stimulate an anamnestic (secondary) response as a result of interference
by existing antibody (similar to maternal antibody interference).
The core canine distemper, hepatitis,
and parvo vaccines (see Duration of Immunity to Canine Vaccines by Dr.
Ronald Schultz http://www.cedarbayvet.com/duration_of_immunity.htm) have
demonstrated durations of immunity beyond 7 years.
The American Animal
Hospital Association's (AAHA) 2003 Canine Vaccine Guidelines http://www.leerburg.com/special_report.htm) states on Page 18
that: "We now know that booster injections are of no value in dogs
already immune, and immunity from distemper infection and vaccination
lasts for a minimum of 7 years based on challenge studies and up to 15
years (a lifetime) based on antibody titer." They further state that
hepatitis and parvovirus vaccines have been proven to protect for a
minimum of 7 years by challenge and up to 9 and 10 years based on
antibody count.
The first entry under Appendix 2 of the AAHA
Guidelines (http://www.leerburg.com/special_report.htm) "Important
Vaccination 'Do's and Don'ts" is "Do Not Vaccinate Needlessly - Don't
revaccinate more often than is needed and only with the vaccines that
prevent diseases for which that animal is at risk." They also caution
veterinarians: "Do Not Assume
that Vaccines Cannot Harm a Patient -
Vaccines are potent medically active agents and have the very real
potential of producing adverse events."
The American Veterinary
Medical Association's (AVMA's) Principles of Vaccination(http://www.avma.org/issues/vaccination/vaccination.asp) states that
"Unnecessary stimulation of the immune system does not result in
enhanced disease resistance, and may increase the risk of adverse
post-vaccination events." (page 2) They elaborate by reporting that:
"Possible adverse events include failure to immunize, anaphylaxis,
immunosuppression, autoimmune disorders, transient infections, and/or
long-term infected carrier states. In addition, a causal association in
cats between injection sites and the subsequent development of a
malignant tumor is the subject of ongoing research."
According
to AVMA's Principles of Vaccination http://www.avma.org/issues/vaccination/vaccination.asp),
"..revaccination frequency recommendations found on many
vaccine labels is based on historical precedent, not on scientific data .
[and] does not resolve the question about average or maximum duration
of immunity [Page 2] and..may fail to adequately inform practitioners
about optimal use of the product.[Page 4] ." As the Colorado State
University Veterinary Teaching Hospital states it: "booster
vaccine recommendations for vaccines other than rabies virus have been
determined arbitrarily by manufacturers."
In an April 3, 2006
Newsday article by Denise Flaim entitled Annual Vaccinations May Harm
Your Pet
One
of the world's leading experts on veterinary vaccines, Dr. Ronald
Schultz, is quoted as follows regarding vaccine labels: "The label
means nothing," Schultz says simply, noting that vaccines licensed for
one year and three years are often the same product. "The label has an
arbitrary and capricious annual revaccination requirement, and it takes
an act of Congress to take it off" - literally. Schultz says the
Department of Agriculture has applied to remove the language, a
legislative process that he estimates will take seven years.
On
Page 5 of the 2000 Report of the American Association of Feline
Practitioners http://www.aafponline.org/resources/practice_guidelines.htm (click on "Feline Vaccination
Guidelines"), they state under "Feline Panleukopenia" that "Both
serologic and challenge exposure data indicate that a parenteral FPV
vaccine induces immunity that is sustained for at least 7 years.
The
American Veterinary Medical Association states, "Veterinarians must
promote the value of the exam and move away from their dependence on
vaccine income." Unfortunately, veterinarians stand to lose big,
according to Dr. Ron Schultz, leading immunologist and outspoken critic
of annual vaccine practices, when the numbers of those requesting
vaccines drops.
From: Dr. Moira Drosdovech www.pawsitivevet.com
The great news is that annual
boosters are no longer considered necessary for pets by a growing number
of veterinarians, veterinary researchers and veterinary colleges. The
good news is that your pet can be protected for life by a small number
of vaccines in its first year of life. The bad news is that many pet
owners are not aware of this information.
From: Dr. Ihor Basko
VACCINATION
NEWSFLASH [CIMDA support] Re: J Dodd's vaccine protocol
I would
like to make you aware that all 27 veterinary schools in North America
are in the process of changing their protocols for vaccinating dogs and
cats.
Some of this information will present an ethical &
economic challenge to vets, and there will be skeptics. Some
organizations have come up with a political compromise suggesting
vaccinations every 3 years to appease those who fear loss of income vs
those concerned about potential side effects. Politics, traditions, or
the doctor's economic well-being should not be a factor in medical
decision.
NEW PRINCIPLES OF IMMUNOLOGY "Dogs and cats immune
systems mature fully at 6 months. If a modified live virus vaccine is
given after 6 months of age, it produces immunity, which is good for the
life of the pet (ie: canine
distemper, parvo,feline distemper). If
another MLV vaccine is given a year later, the antibodies from the
first vaccine neutralize the antigens of the second vaccine and there is
little or no effect. The titer is not "boosted" nor are more memory
cells induced.
Not only are annual boosters for parvo and
distemper unnecessary, they subject the pet to potential risks of
allergic reactions and immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia. "There is no
scientific documentation to back up label claims for annual
administration of MLV vaccines "Puppies receive antibodies through their
mothers milk. This natural protection can last 8-14 weeks. Puppies
& kittens should NOT be vaccinated at LESS than 8 weeks. Maternal
immunity will neutralize the vaccine and little protection (0-38%) will
be produced. Vaccinations given 2 weeks apart suppress rather than
stimulate the immune system.
The practice of annual vaccination
in our opinion should be considered of questionable efficacy unless it
is used as a mechanism to provide an annual physical examinations or is
required by law (i.e., certain states require annual vaccination for
rabies).
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Subject:
Wall Street Journal: Annual Pet Vaccinations may be Unnecessary,
Fatal
"Some
vets question annual boosters," Rhonda L. Rundle. Wall Street Journal (www.msnbc.com), July 31, 2002. Evidence is
growing that annual vaccination of dogs and cats may not be necessary
and may cause harmful side effects. Last year the American Veterinary
Medical Association acknowledged that annual vaccinations are based on
precedent and not on scientific data. (not to mention vets making tons
of money!)
In cats there has been a large increase in
hyperthyroidism and cancerous tumors between the shoulder blades where
vaccines typically are injected. There are more health problems in dogs,
such as autoimmune disease, for which there is no explanation. Some
veterinarians think over-vaccination may cause dogs to produce
antibodies against their own tissue.
Studies at several
universities suggest that protection from vaccines lasts for years. The
USDA tests vaccines to make sure they protect pets, usually for one
year. The tests do not look for long-term side effects or how long
protection lasts. Vaccine makers do not test duration, saying it would
be expensive and require isolating large numbers of animals for an
extended
time.
Pfizer found its one-year rabies vaccine
lasted for at least three years, and now sells the same formula under
different labels to meet different state requirements.
Some
veterinarians are reducing the number of vaccines they give. "My own
pets are vaccinated once or twice as pups and kittens, then never again
except for rabies," said Ronald D. Schultz, chairman of the University
of Wisconsin's Department of Pathobiological Sciences.
Below
are articles on the issue. This is several years old & links may not
be active, but can be found in archives.
Vaccination often Good
for Life:
http://www.newsday.com/news/columnists/ny-lspets4251551may09,0,3030875.column?coll=ny-main-tabheads
No Vaccines for us
this Year:
http://blogs.mainetoday.com/dogslife/001539.shtml
Vaccinating Pets
Could Do More Harm than Good (NBC Channel 4 Los Angeles)
http://www.nbc4.tv/news/4448558/
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