Will Falconer, DVM Moderator
Thanks for sharing this, Starr. Other options I've heard working include "feed stores" where they periodically have some vet and/or vet tech come for a "vaccine clinic." They might draw a tube of blood for you. I just got feedback from my guest on this episode that they held a very successful local titer clinic. Two vets took turns with two vet techs, all volunteered their time and the host provided lunch! A great time was had by all, and the titer results will be mailed directly from Kansas State to each owner for their records.
So, YES: you can do this, and I hear the determination in your words. You'll get your needs met, intransigent vets not withstanding!
AND: if the only dog you feel the need to titer HAD PARVO as a youngster, odds are you don't need to test this animal. Immunity is likely there, if if the titer has fallen out. Remember, titers don't measure that all important cellular "memory," and your survivor certainly still has that intact. This article may be helpful so you know the limits of titers and don't misinterpret a fallen titer as "immunity must be gone."