Vaccinations, Friend or Foe?
For decades now, annual vaccinations have been the ‘standard of care’ for our pets. What does ‘standard of care’ mean? Essentially it is the method of care that is sanctioned by veterinary licensing boards. Following these protocols will likely keep the practitioner from being scrutinized.
But is this in the best interest of your pet?
Shouldn’t veterinarians be considering the well-being of your pet first and foremost? This does seem to be the popular assumption by pet parents. So why then are pets continually getting sicker and diseases like cancer are continuing on a catastrophic upward trend?
Let’s take a closer look at vaccinations. The theory behind vaccinations is that a denatured antigen or part of a disease- causing agent will stimulate immunity without causing disease.
Now consider the fact that many vaccinations contain multiple antigens and also contain toxic preservatives such as mercury, adjuvants such as aluminum and antibiotics to prevent contamination.
Does this ‘cocktail’ sound healthy for your pet?
The natural route of exposure to a pathogen in the environment is primarily through the nose and mouth – either breathed in or ingested. Aside from a rare puncture wound, when are pathogens injected directly into the body? How about never??
Introducing a pathogen via injection along with other chemicals seriously confuses the immune response, and often results in unwanted inflammation as the body tries to eliminate the foreign invaders. If the invaders are not eliminated, the inflammation becomes chronic and serious disease conditions such as auto-immune or cancer can result. The effects may not be immediately apparent either, but may creep in months or even years after a vaccination.
These affects are greatly compounded by poor nutrition, early spay/neuter, and the simultaneous use of other pharmaceuticals.
Does this sound like a valid ‘standard of care’ for your pet?
Can pets stay healthy without vaccinations? I say absolutely, yes! I would venture to say they are even healthier. It seems that modern medicine has forgotten that health is the natural state of the body. The body has amazing mechanisms to heal and achieve a healthy balance. Pharmaceutical interventions typically just suppress symptoms. Health is created by guiding the body back to health with proper support.
Why don’t more veterinarians see the adverse effects of vaccinations? That is a very good question. Perhaps they don’t want to see the obvious because that could cause a dramatic shift in their practice protocols. Are vaccines a health model or a business model?
What about the laws? It is true that most municipalities have regulations regarding rabies. ALL other vaccinations are up to your discretion, though some facilities may require them.
Is rabies really the risk that they would like you to believe it is? The existence of rabies, in fact, has never been proven. Please refer to this video for an in-depth discussion on this:
So what about the laws? I am certainly not recommending breaking any laws or ordinances. But at what point do we push back and ask that the laws be changed? Laws don’t change themselves, so perhaps it is time to stand up for your pets and talk to your local lawmakers. Ask if they would allow titer testing or medical exemptions in lieu of the rabies vaccination. We must start somewhere, and this will take a significant number of pet parents asking for change. Just 1 or 2 may not make enough difference. Remember this quote from Margaret Mead: ‘Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.’
Although I do believe that pets are healthier without vaccinations, you are still responsible for the ordinances in your area. Please visit my substack page for more articles on vaccination issues: https://judyjasekdvm.substack.com Search for ‘vaccines’ to find the posts.
If you aren’t quite ready to eliminate vaccinations, here are some alternative approaches:
1. First of all, keep to the bare minimum. Rabies can be hard to get around in certain areas, but it should only be required every 3 years. Be sure to ask if a medical exemption is allowed in your area, and if so, try to obtain one.
2. For puppies and kittens, I would do no more than 2 rounds of vaccinations, and ideally start them at 9-10 weeks of age. After that do a titer test to check antibody levels.
A titer test is a blood test that will measure the antibody levels against certain pathogens. I recommend doing this every 2-3 years in lieu of more vaccinations. Research has shown that the immunity gained from early vaccinations does not diminish with age.
3. Nosodes are a form of oral homeopathic They can be used effectively to prevent certain infections. See my blog article here: https://ahavet.com/nosodes-fact-or-fiction/. Please contact us for more information on how to obtain nosodes.
4. If your pet has already been vaccinated, a combination of the homeopathic remedies thuja 30C and arsenicum 30C can help eliminate some of the toxic effects. We suggest putting 5-6 pellets of each remedy in a 1oz dropper bottle and fill with distilled water. Once the remedies are dissolved, you can simply give 1/4 – 1/2 dropperful daily to your pet (directly in the mouth) for 14 days.
5. Liver support with milk thistle and dandelion root can also help with detoxification. I suggest using organic human products and adjust for the weight of your For example, assuming an average human is 150lb, then a 75lb dog will get ½ the recommended human dose. Give daily for 14 days and then one week out of every month for maintenance.
The veterinary profession would like us to believe that vaccines are the key to keeping your pet healthy. I say that the key to good health, is species-appropriate nutrition, avoiding pharmaceuticals of any kind, and providing an enriched, stress-free environment.
Which path do you choose?
For another point of view on this topic, see this book by Catherine M. O’Driscoll: Shock to the System
(https://www.amazon.com/Shock-System-Animal-Vaccination-Healthy/dp/1929242298)