Comments on How Safe is Your Pet from “Just a Rabies Vaccine?”

Thank you Dr Falconer for all you do. I wanted to ask about passive immunity and how it might affect rabies vaccines. In San Diego, CA (one of the places we visit often and might move to) they changed rabies law so puppies have to be vaxed at 3 mos instead of 4. Isn't there a risk it won't take if the pup still has rabies antibodies from it's mom? Additionally, I'm under the impression that if a completely unvaccinated dog bit someone, the authorities (in most places?) would decapitate it to inspect the brain for negri bodies. Is this not true?

We discovered we adore the Shihtzu breed, after my daughter rescued two of them from a public road in horrible condition. We sadly put one up for adoption with a local rescue, as we didn't know how we would care for 5 dogs (since, we found 5 are no more difficult than 4, which we have now). They were a bonded pair and there is not a day goes by I don't think of that little one we let go. The rescue owner was supposed to ensure after the week trial was up for the adopter that it was working out for us as well, but she just offered him to the adopter. Now we are looking to find another laidback male shitzu, but the 'rescue nazis' make it very difficult with their adoption forms. We have super healthy, happy dogs who get acv with e.o.'s for a bath rinse which has kept them completely flea/tic free, and a holistic HWF solution from Amber Tech. for heart worm protection. And we don't do additional vaccines since their originals. One rescue operator told us she wouldn't even let people foster who don't use heart worm meds for their own dogs. I don't know of one rescue in the Tx area that uses natural methods. We feed organic food, veggies, fruits, meats; they are well spoiled and happy. Why do the rescues have to be such bullies?

I value your opinions and the factual data I get from posts like this, but your long-winded writing style sure does tax my patience. Would you consider a brief synopsis at the top of these articles for those of us who don't have all day to wade through your rambling prose? Thanks.

Wow, I'm reading all of this and just getting more and more upset. My son had Infantile Spasms (seizures) begin a couple days after he received his DTP vaccine in 1991, he was 6 months old! At the time, no internet, I had to get a letter from our pediatrician to use the Medical School Library to research. Very LONG story short, his seizures stopped with the first injection of ACTH (he received one shot every day for 4 months)! On his last EEG, Valentines Day 1992, I read while waiting in the neurologists office, that in Europe they had stopped using the live virus pertusis vaccine years ago because it caused infantile spasms! I asked the neurologist and he said we will never know if it was the cause or not that he might have been genetically predisposed. For years I would not let him get any other vaccines. Nor his younger sister. He had no seizures for 6 years and no medications. He suffered separation anxiety terribly and had many fears (going through a car wash, paying at a grocery store) and terrible diaper rash that would come on in minutes, resulting in screaming and almost blisters in less than 15 minutes. Epson Salt baths and soaks was the only relief. THEN kindergarten, they wouldn't let him in without an MMR vaccine.... our then pediatrician (a different on in a different state) called the school district to try to get him exempt.... they wouldn't do it... he got the vaccine a few days later he had a grand mal seizure and stopped breathing, my husband had to give him mouth to mouth until the EMS arrived! Everyone said I was being ridiculous (seems continually over these past 28 years) to think it was because of the vaccines! There has never been a doubt in my mind. So much so that I joined a Rastifanian Church in order to keep my daughter from having vaccines. (the only way they would let her into school - wish I had known that before to keep my son from getting vaccined!) Anyway my dear son is now almost 28 and is still taking 3 different seizure meds and suffers from cognitive decline (probably from Tegretol - seizure med) and will probably never live on his own!

Wow, I've recognized so many similarities in reading the "animal" stories .... bless you all.

I adopted a 9 year old retired working dog (Belgian Malinois) from oversees (Kuwait). She has never stepped foot on U.S. soil until Feb 2018. From what I've looked over in her medical records (which by the way, they don't do a proper job in recording vaccines or anything medically significant as "Veterinarians"). I've counted at least 5 rabies vaccines done while "working". Anything prior to being bought by the contract company is unknown. Then unfortunately, U.S. law requires that any dog coming into the U.S. needs to be vaccinated regardless of the prior history. So not only did this dog get vaccines in January (oversees), she got a bunch of vaccines in February and again in March when she arrived in the U.S. Keep in mind, while oversees, she was already showing signs of neurologic issues (all 4 limbs uncoordinated, constant GI issues, atrophy of the temporal muscles, atrophy of muscles of hind limbs) but they wanted to continue working her. After many months of pleading, they agreed to retire her. The Veterinarian that received her in the U.S. has done many things to her, to include a muscle biopsy (which was inconclulsive). After seeing at least 3 Veterinarians, they think she has DM (Degenerative Myeopathy) and/or previous trauma while working that caused severe nerve damage. Long story short, I am now her caretaker and have changed her diet to homecooked meals, she gets acupuncture treatments. We have had to stop chiropractic treatments and rehab (water treadmill and exercises) due to the fact that she gets real weak post treatments. She is on Metacam for her severe arthritic hips and knees. But I am trying to wean her off with Essential oils and CBD.
Vaccine history (known):
Rabies (Sep 2010), (Sep 2011), (Nov 2016), (Nov 2017), (Jan 2018), (Feb 2018)
DHLPPC (undocumented oversees but most likely done multiple times as well), (Feb 2018)
Bordetella (Apr 2018)
Influenza CIV (Apr 2018)
Influenza H3N2 (Apr 2018)
*All the vaccines done in 2018 were done by a Veterinarian in the U.S. even though the dog was not in a "healthy" state.

I called a dr from your list in ft Myers fl and she gave me the names of some homeopathic dog foods so I bought one yesterday called Earthborn and the wet also some treats! I am keeping my fingers crossed and praying daily for Blue! I am also gonna buy some of the T Factor but not sure as to buy just that or T Factor plus Tri Factor?! Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you much
God Bless You And Yours
Kathie Lockhart
katelynnltoo@gmail.com

Dr. Falconer,
You stated that if vitamin C had the same effects in vivo an in vitro that we would not have HIV, herpes, etc.
Respectfully, that is not quite true. It's been known for nearly 100 years now how successful vitamin C is for essentially all toxins, virus infections, etc. This includes things such as polio, MS, smallpox, TB, rattlesnake bites, rabies, and so forth. The key is in the dose. Dr. Klenner used very high doses (high is a relative term) for success. And he had successes repeatedly. Vitamin C successfully treats things like Ebola, Scarlet Fever, Typhoid, tetanus, etc. Quite simply, it is, as Dr. Tom Levy says, "Curing the Incurable". I have used high dose vitamin C in far too many situations to list, from various animals to people, old and young. The results have been nothing short of amazing and mind boggling. But, again, the dose is key. The above post where you stated this (paraphrased) is quite old so maybe your views have changed. At any rate, people need to be aware the value of Vitamin C in treating, essentially, everything. It is safe. There has never been a dose shown to be harmful. Dr. Klenner, Dr. Cathcart, Dr. Levy, Dr. Saul, the list is long of doctors and others that see the benefit. Of course Dr. Klenner practice many, many decades ago. As with all basically simple, safe, and natural treatments, the information is a best suppressed and at worse completely discredited or even made illegal. As a side note, I have also used high dose C, (sodium ascorbate and Liposomal C), to successfully treat chemical toxicity and autism like symptoms in a young child. It never ceases to amaze me. Even goats who make massive amounts of Vitamin C when under stress benefit from additional C is some situations. Another area where C is saving lives is in the treatment of sepsis. Too bad so many doctors and hospitals refuse to accept it's use because it's not a drug and profitable.

Dr. Falconer,
You stated that if vitamin C had the same effects in vivo an in vitro that we would not have HIV, herpes, etc.
Respectfully, that is not quite true. It's been known for nearly 100 years now how successful vitamin C is for essentially all toxins, virus infections, etc. This includes things such as polio, MS, smallpox, TB, rattlesnake bites, rabies, and so forth. The key is in the dose. Dr. Klenner used very high doses (high is a relative term) for success. And he had successes repeatedly. Vitamin C successfully treats things like Ebola, Scarlet Fever, Typhoid, tetanus, etc. Quite simply, it is, as Dr. Tom Levy says, "Curing the Incurable". I have used high dose vitamin C in far too many situations to list, from various animals to people, old and young. The results have been nothing short of amazing and mind boggling. But, again, the dose is key. The above post where you stated this (paraphrased) is quite old so maybe your views have changed. At any rate, people need to be aware the value of Vitamin C in treating, essentially, everything. It is safe. There has never been a dose shown to be harmful. Dr. Klenner, Dr. Cathcart, Dr. Levy, Dr. Saul, the list is long of doctors and others that see the benefit. Of course Dr. Klenner practice many, many decades ago. As with all basically simple, safe, and natural treatments, the information is a best suppressed and at worse completely discredited or even made illegal. As a side note, I have also used high dose C, (sodium ascorbate and Liposomal C), to successfully treat chemical toxicity and autism like symptoms in a young child. It never ceases to amaze me. Even goats who make massive amounts of Vitamin C when under stress benefit from additional C is some situations.

Thanks so very much I can't wait to read it later when I get home from work. I'm sure it's going to be extremely informative. Diane

Hi there and so glad to have found you. Just wondering what your thoughts are on spaying our two 1 year old Shih Tzu mix puppies? They have both had one Heat and from everything that I've been researching I feel that it's not a good idea to spay them health-wise. Thanks so much, Diane

Hi Dr. Falconer! I'm new and just joined and so glad too! I have a lot of similar stories with my cats and vaccines. I almost lost mine when she was vaccinated to the FVRCP at two-three months old. She got sick that night and I rushed her to ER early that morning and bloodwork showed anemia and decreased white blood cell count. She was feverish, very lethargic and refused to eat. The attending vet said that it was not good. He told us that she probably had panleukopenia. She was in the ER for almost a week on IV fluids and antibiotics. She improved and I brought her home but now at 2 yrs. old I feel that these vaccines are rearing its ugly head in other ways. She has been developing fear of everything. I say this because my other cat who was vaccined way to young (not even 6 weeks old), now has asthma and a lot of fears as well. I refuse to vaccine anymore. No one would spay my cat until I got her rabies vaccine so ultimately I did do that. But none of them get any anymore vaccines.
I get asked at the ER and other vets every time, have they had their rabies and up to date? I've had to tell a fib a few times, other times I've been able to say yes because they have had their rabies (just "overdue"). You have given me more strength Dr. Falconer, to stand up and tell them like it is. My biggest problem is the "taking them in the back" thing. They refuse to let me go and I know they are back their doing stuff I don't like. But, not anymore. I'm their mom and we don't let our children go "in the back" without us, so not our fur babies either.
Dr. Falconer, what should I do for her asthma? I'm really concerned and frightened on how to care for her. She did really well for the last year with the purifiers but we also had less pollen due to a lot of rain. This year she is having more problems and the pollen is just starting. I have air purifiers in every room that run 24/7. I want to give her a homeopathic or something but she is hard to handle (due to her fears). I'm afraid to leave her alone. She coughs and I can hear the congestion. She sounds like a child coughing and it breaks my heart. I want to something natural for their fears and the asthma. Any thoughts? Thank you so much for your work!

Hello Dr. Falconer,
First of all..I want to thank you for your information that has given me so much knowledge. I have a 15yr old Maltese spayed female who is always itching, scratching, and biting her feet until they bleed. She is on Natural Balance Fish & Sweet Potato Limited Ingredient grain free food. I tried Apoquel as a desperate last resort after my vet stated it was safe (and before I did my own research which led me to you)..and it only worked for about 2 weeks. This was after using colloidal oatmeal shampoo..chlorhexidine shampoo (vet prescribed)..baby shampoo..and colloidal silver soap. I am now going to try Transfer Factor Plus..but I have a question for you about how to deal with my vet concerning rabies shots. As you recommend..I no longer want to give my Maltese..nor my 14yr old spayed Siberian Husky female any more of these shots..but since it's the law here in my state of Mississippi..I am hoping you recommend how to convey this to my vet without getting in trouble legally. I know already my vet is not going to agree with this because I brought this subject up a few years back and my vet fought me on it and stated it is the law and that is that. But now that my dogs are so elderly..I want to keep them around as long as possible and not take any chances. Do I have any legal ground to stand on refusing these shots for my elderly, indoor dogs? I just don't want to end up being fined or worst if my vet reports me..or whatever they do in cases like this. Thanks so much for any help and advice..it is greatly appreciated.
PS: I have tried searching for a Homeopathic Vet near my small, rural town but there is none.

Thank you Dr. Falconer. I have two pretty sick dogs, considering their ages. I just bought that Transfer Factor ... the Canine powder, however, I was doing some other reading on the Apoquel Alternatives page and it stated that it is not recommended for them to take the Canine Powder (for excessive itching) and instead the Transfer Factor Plus, so I just purchased that tonight. I did not get the Insider Immune Protocols ebook when I ordered the powder (they have only been on that since January 27th...and are not getting any better). So, I am hoping the Transfer Factor Plus that is for humans also will help them. Please tell me how I can get the Insider Immune Protocols ebook or send me a link :). I need to know how long to keep them on the Transfer Factor Plus...the dosage, etc.
There doesn't seem to be any homeopathic vets in the Houston/Katy area now. I have gone through the list and they are all "vaccine-oriented". Such a shame what they are teaching in Vet School. I know these vets don't really know or understand what they are really doing to these precious animals ... you'd think seeing all these results, they would wake up. Again, thanks for the comments and I am educating myself tremendously from your website.

Hi, I have two dogs that have both been vaccine damaged...vaccinosis is the obvious diagnosis. For the past year I have had them on something I discovered called the Nzymes Program. It isn't working very well...it is "controlling" the constant itching and biting and pulling out of the hair, but it is not a cure. I live in Katy, Texas...Houston area and have been trying to get a hold of Patricia A. Cooper who is a homeopathic veterinarian but I keep getting a busy signal...two websites have her listed...Cooper Animal Clinic with phone numbers 713-861-1155 and/or 713-520-5588 (Dr. Pitcairn's website). The last time I called on my cell phone and after I hung up with the busy signal, my phone was attacked with ten text messages one after another...each saying, "do you wish to download?" Suspect something is going on there...have heard of too many homeopathic doctors being harmed....and this could be tampering.
Please advise how I can get a hold of Dr. Cooper, or if I may call your office, Dr. Falconer, for some advice ? I am writing up a synopsis and history of both of my dogs...they are large dogs...one a Rott 70 lbs. and the other a mix Border Collie/Mastif - 120 lbs. Both have different vaccine stories, and both are continuously sick...off and on. I stopped vaccines on them when their annuals came up again in 2013...The Rott, Harmony, was born on 7/04/2010 and the Border Collie, Champ, was born on 1/08/2013. Need some advice quickly as they are now going at it again with the itching and chewing and I've got hair all over the house on a constant basis. I also have them, for the past 8 months now, on a raw food diet ...bought Dr. Karen Becker's book and using that for my raw food guidelines.
I have been doing a lot of reading and educating myself about these horrible vaccines. It did not used to be that way. I am 69 and when we had dogs (dachsunds) we only gave them one Rabies and that was IT for life.
Please let me know if I may contact you or please send me an email at the above email address.
Not many homeopaths around. I saw your email about the March Rabies thing and I am thinking of attending !
Thank you so much !
Jo Ann Zant
150 Concordia Dr
Katy, Texas 77450
Landline: 281-392-0096
Cell: 713-791-3951
Cell where you can leave a message: 281-690-0846 (husband)

Hi! I just joined Vital Animal, and what caught my eye about it was the issue of "kidney diets" made of crap, as I've never bought into that. My furry ones get the same quality meat-based diet, especially if any organs are at risk. And while their kidney values may be higher than the range, the range is developed based on kibble eating cats. So a bit off topic but wanted to share.
So these are awesome comments, and I'm glad you ran this again. My answer to the rabies law is easier because I have cats, and I do not let them roam. They have a gorgeous fully-enclosed yard, about 6,000 sq. ft. Neither do I license them. The rabies law is fear based, not logically based, and I've known it was highly toxic since I long ago followed a vet's advice to give them. I then watched my precious angels develop immune-compromised diseases that these same vets could not heal. I quit listening to allopathic vets long ago. So while I read about a remedy that can help immediately after the vaccine, is there one that will help several years after the rabies vaccine? I ask because I moved from the mountains to the city several years ago with a higher incidence of animals carrying rabies, and against my wishes and behind my back, my former vet vaccinated all of them for rabies because of the higher incidence in my area. (No issues so far that I can prove.) That's partly why she's my former vet. Thank you!

forgot to add one of my boys has Alopecia X and lost his coat at around age 5.

My family and I are relocating to Costa Rica. I have two elderly Poms and do not vaccinate Organic foods including filtered water with Braggs ACV added in their water bowls. One presents with Thyroid Disease which is treated by an herbalist The second who was a rescue, had a Rabies vaccination about 5 years ago.
They both have Dental disease but given their ages the Vet I used to go to, who somewhat into holistic treating and tolerated Natural Health Herbal Treatment mumbo Jumbo said that even she wouldn't recommend the trauma of getting their teeth cleaned. I use a natural cleaner developed by the herbalist which seems to be removing the plaque pretty well. One has occasional sinusitis issues which treat with Oil of Oregano
I spoke with some contacts in Costa Rica, who stated that I should have no problems getting in with the information from the Vet. However, they both may be required to be quarantined. Some said they were never even asked for documentation at all.
Just in case, I am trying to find someone to state(as per your Vaccination Waiver article) this on their International health certificates and waive the vaccinations. The previous vet has gone, unable to locate her. The partner there is a total "white coat". The holistic vets in my area seem to be afraid of the USDA paperwork. Leaving my companion animals is not an option; vaccinating them is out of the question. With utilizing herbs and natural treatment protocols, they are happy and I desire to keep it that way. Any advise?
Thank you so much for all you do!

we will leave Hawaii and then return. Hawaii law requires 2 rabies shots, 1 month apart. Blood is teetered for high enough level. What rabies shots do you recommend please? Thank you.

Hi Dr. Falconer
I have a 6.5 yr old Dogue De Bordeaux who was diagnosed as hypothyroid at 1 yr old and has been on thyroid replacement ever since. His one and only rabies shot was at 7 months. He has not received a shot since. It has not been a problem since I had a pet sitter come into the house when I went away. My problem is that I now find that I am going to have to board him because I can’t find a pet sitter who will handle a 147 lb dog. I have found a kennel that does not care about the regular vaccines but insists on a rabies shot or positive titer. Since Fla is an exemption state, they will except that but I haven’t found a vet who will write me one. He was titered in 2012 and it came back as inadequate <0.1IU/mL.
My question is there anything I can do to increase his titer or get an exemption written.
Thanks for your help.
Deb Belles

Is it a good idea to avoid rabies vaccine all together in my 8 week old kitten? Also how would I go about avoiding it, when the time comes for her to be spayed next year?
Thank you
Ashley