Adult Dog Annual Vaccination

browser on 02/01/2025 - 13:17

Called the vet to book an appointment, I don't know why the vet chose C3 last time at 8 months, found out later C5 is recommended, price difference is negligible, especially when interactions with unknown dogs are expected, i.e. going to dog parks.

Anyway, want to make sure to go for C5 this time, then the vet offered C7 for not much more. I then called another vet, he said C5 is more common, but C7 is also beneficial.

Got me confused, there are all kinds of vaccines out there, sure everyone of them carries some benefit, but it's impractical to get all the shots.

What started out as a 3 minutes phone call got into 2 hours rabbit hole researching C5 vs C7 pros and cons.

Just throwing the question out there, do you get C5 or C7 for your dog? Obviously only a vet can give a scientific answer.

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  • 7ekn00 on 02/01/2025 - 13:37
    +1

    C11, 4x better than C9

    • browser on 02/01/2025 - 14:19

      Haha, that was my reaction, but was told C7 (Core 7) is currently the most comprehensive. There are other targeted vaccines for other things.

      Apparently there was a shortage of C7 for a couple of years, now it's back on, possibly explains why C5 was more common.

  • elgrande on 02/01/2025 - 13:41

    Sounds confusing, good luck!

    • browser on 02/01/2025 - 14:33
      +1

      IKR, they can just make one kind of core vaccine that covers most common illnesses, but they come up with different grades to justify different price points, $20, $30, $40, etc.

      The thing is vets are not in the business of selling vaccines, they earn an income from time. So vaccination requires a consultation, typically $150 including cost of C5, when you are already paying $150, $10-20 more for a better vaccine should not be a show stopper, but you want to make sure there is no side effects.

  • CyberMurning on 02/01/2025 - 14:19

    Its depending on state, some doesnt have xxx outbreak therefore c5 is enough. Thats what my vet told me long time ago. Anyway, get it done and move on…

  • neo on 02/01/2025 - 14:22
    +1

    After some reading it seems C5 is enough however if you're in an area prone to contaminated waters sounds like C7 is worth it.

    This was a good read - https://perthvetcare.com.au/dog-vaccinations-schedule-austra…

  • Wiadro on 02/01/2025 - 15:09
    +1

    i get c7, its the same price as c5 at my vet (mainly as they just want to hold one vaccine not many)

  • MS Paint on 02/01/2025 - 15:24
    +1

    Just go with C5. In 25 years of dog ownership (currently have 4 dogs) I've never overthought it as much as you have. K.I.S.S.

    • browser on 02/01/2025 - 15:40

      Haha, too true.

  • sim777 on 02/01/2025 - 16:27
    +1

    C5 is generally adequate however leptospirosis has been increasingly reported and I decided to vaccinate my dog with C7 this year. If the price difference is minimal then why not consider the C7 (although your dog may need a booster for lepto if he/she has not been vaccinated for this previously)

  • Benoffie on 02/01/2025 - 16:35
    -6

    Dogs dont need annual vaccination unless in an outbreak prone/high risk area.

    Avoiding commercial veterinary advice

    https://www.ava.com.au/policy-advocacy/policies/companion-an…

    https://www.sydney.edu.au/vet-hospital/general-practice/prev…

    Animals generally have the same auto immune response as humans. As such, annual jabs, which have long term efficacy, are a waste.

    • FimpBARGAIN on 03/01/2025 - 09:30

      You need it if you kennel them for going away on holidays

      • Benoffie on 03/01/2025 - 14:04

        Absolutely. As I mentioned, it's situational and kennels are high risk plus insurance requirements.

        Laughing at the down votes though. Apparently the AVA dont know what they're talking about and having a well educated, non ambulance chasing vet like mine must be a rarity.

  • hmac on 02/01/2025 - 17:07
    +1

    You have gotten quite a few responses already but C7 is C5 plus a booster for C7 (covering Lepto)

    Lepto is more for areas where there are rats is what my vet said. Mostly Eastern Sydney and CBD. Also mentioned to avoid water for dogs from the water fountains as they increases changes of lepto if rats are nearby.

    Long story short, I still go for C7 for peace of mind. It doesn't cost much extra. The only time my pup wasn't covered was during the shortage. He has always been minimum C5

    • browser on 02/01/2025 - 23:17

      Thanks, that was one of my concern, continuity on C7 when supply is limited.

  • Charbel91 on 03/01/2025 - 11:30
    +1

    Have you thought about getting a titer test done? it tests for their immunity. It's expensive,hence why people choose to vaccinate every year because it's so much cheaper. My father only vaccinated his dogs once and they lived/still going strong and are almost 15. I vaccinated my pup three times,but have decided to stop. This area is safe and i believe she has the immunity. ps; not anti-vaxxer,I just don't believe in over vaccinating. I am more than happy to prove my pup has been vaccinated 😊

    • Benoffie on 03/01/2025 - 14:08
      +1

      This ^.

      Vaccination need should be a realistic and reasonable discussion with your vet based on the animal, location, outbreaks and lifestyle. A dog in the Northern suburbs of Adelaide, for example, absolutely should be vaccinated against parvo where there's been an outbreak for years. But a lap dog in the eastern suburbs that never leaves the yard, well, a 3 yearly cycle may suit.

      • Charbel91 on 03/01/2025 - 15:52

        Have you ever done the titer test?

        • Benoffie on 03/01/2025 - 19:59

          Our vet is also an Oncologist and so we regularly have bloods done to check immunity and organ performance. It was on his recommendation that we move to a 2/3 year cycle. This all started after our dam needed a mastectomy (common in breeding dogs) and we stuck with it since.

          She died last year at 14 of Cushings. Given her breed and having been a show dog (prior to us getting her), she lived 2 years longer than the average for her breed (usually 10-12 years, 15 being the top)

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