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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would trust the breeder who's not making money off big pharma.

I had a small dog that never had ANY and I mean ANY problems until I gave them prescribed flea/tick meds and heart worm preventive. Shortly there after the seizures started within days and they continued. The dog died. I have now spoke to a few vets who will tell you they give these things to your dog to prevent illnesses that aren't even prevalent. [b]A dog getting bit by a mosquitoes that carries the infection and gives it to a dog is rare. [/b]A dog who lives outside 24/7 maybe a house dog out on a walk 1/2 day-not so much. Same with all the vaccine, sure they're needed but really when you ask your vet when the last time they saw an active case of rabies in a dog they will tell you never in their 30 year career. The lepto vaccine is get if your dog is lapping up a puddle of deer urine, it's not really a huge worry.

Do the research and decide wisely for your pet. [/quote]

Heartworm is not at all rare, and it's horrible for the dog and expensive to treat. And even though we were talking about preventatives here and not vaccines, you mention rabies ... so ... ok, many vets don't ever see it -- that's because dogs are required by LAW to be vaccinated in most places. But it is probably the worst disease your dog, and you fwiw, could ever get. It's a truly horrific way to die, and your dog will die from it if they get it. And there are absolutely rabid animals in this area, foxes for example.  [/quote]

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