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Will you give your dog a Flu shot?

This summer I received a letter from our vet stating that the flu shot is approved for dogs and that you could choose to get one for your dog. I don't know whether to give this flu shot to my dogs or not. It's not the H1N1 Flu Shot. I'm always very good about making sure my dogs are up-to-date on their shots, heartguard pills, K9Advantix, etc., so this one has me thinking. Just wondering what other people are doing and if they have heard of this, too.

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DevilDawg
Posted by DevilDawg
2 weeks ago
I have heard of this. My vets' receptionist, who is also his sister-in-law, had them innoculate her puppy. They recommend it if your dogs are exposed to others in large groups. Her dog attends daycare four days a week with 40 other dogs. BUT It's always best to ask your vet who knows your dogs well. Let us know what he/she says. Thanks.

Amber
Posted by Amber (ThePlaidAvenger)
2 weeks ago
i hadn't heard about this. it's not a bad idea. when my dog was considerably younger she had pneumonia once. now she's 14, and while she's in great shape for her age, i have to worry about her in particular, her being a senior and all. and then that story in the news about the cat with swine flu scared me even worse.

Christine B.
Posted by Christine B. (MrsSummeroff)
2 weeks ago
I'm considering giving it to them, but will talk with the vet first. Oh, that's terrible your dog had pneumonia when she was younger. I guess we have to watch out for our pets as they are vulnerable to certain illnesses just like we are. What kind of dog do you have?

Amber
Posted by Amber (ThePlaidAvenger)
2 weeks ago
oh god i've got to get some better pictures of my dog uploaded. we're technologically impaired. when we adopted her as a puppy 14 years ago, Animal Control's best guess was that she's Pekingese and Border Collie mix.

Christine B.
Posted by Christine B. (MrsSummeroff)
2 weeks ago
Awww, I bet she's adorable! Yes, upload some pictures of her! Would love to see her. Sounds like she's been your buddy for a long time!

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