I would like to not vaccinate but vets wont see the my Hav if not vaccinated. How do you get around that if you need to take your pup to a vet. Or board? I have been doing Titer tests so not to vaccinate. Any info appreciated since I'm kind of a new dog mom.
I have been fortunate to find vets who are understanding about my Mia having vaccine reactions and respect my decision to not vaccinate her further, even for rabies. Note that Mia has been vaccinated (actually over vaccinated) and I have done titers to prove that immunity. If you are talking about not vaccinating at all, I am not personally experienced with that and that could be more difficult. However, I know people who do not vaccinate at all and somehow get veterinary care. One woman told her vet she is simply not vaccinating her dog and asked him if he was okay with it or else she would just go elsewhere.
You may have to search around for an open minded vet. Holistic or integrative vets are more likely aware of vaccine issues, however many regular vets are fine with it too. A mobile vet may be more understanding too. It helps to establish a good relationship with a vet so they know your dog and that your dog won’t bite them and they are aware of your dog’s lifestyle and are supportive of how you want to raise your dog. If you are doing titers, the vet should know your dog has immunity and not be pushing vaccines, even for rabies. The rabies laws make no sense.
Boarding and grooming may be more problematic. They have their rules and there is not much you can do about that unless they accept titers. You could check into getting a dog sitter or use a mobile groomer who may be less strict about vaccine rules.
Vaccines are intended for healthy dogs only and should definitely not be given to dogs who have had previous reactions. For a dog with a known medical condition, the vet should not be vaccinating them although it happens all the time. If they do, I would move on to a different vet. The problem with vaccine “reactions” is that often times a dog has an issue and there is no way to prove that the vaccine caused it. A dog like Josie with neurological problems should not received any vaccines IMO whether or not it was caused by vaccines.
Remember that you are in control of your animal’s health and that the vet is working for you. You may have to shop around for a vet who agrees with how you want to raise your dog. It may not be easy, but worth the effort. Good luck.