A New Vaccine

March 24, 2004

Got this on a pet list I'm on. Yuck.

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and Shayna, born 6/1/00.

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[rawpaws] A New Vaccine

Hi All,

Get ready to gag, there seems to be a new vaccine to inflict on our

dogs. Rattlesnake vaccine.

According to the article, this vaccine is supposed to protect dogs from

rattlesnake bites. I'm not convinced this isn't a hoax, but since the

source is NBC, it probably isn't <sigh>.

This whole thing sets my teeth on edge, especially the quote from a

local veterinarian. " The impression is that it definitely does not

cause any harm. I've not seen any bad adverse reactions to the

vaccine. " (And how closely has he looked?) This follows a statement

saying the manufacturer *believes* the vaccine provides *some*

protection although they don't have much data on it.

I live in rattlesnake country and have shot four within feet of my

house. But will my dogs ever get this vaccine? Sure, just as soon as

pigs learn to fly.

Anyway, just thought I'd send a head's up as to the latest assault on

our dogs.

Best Regards,

Ginnie

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