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I have a question.
Here is what I know: Bordetella is contagious. There is no cure. It must run its course. Secondary infections are treated with antibiotics. Adult dogs with healthy immune systems can and do fight it off without symptoms. Puppies are more susceptible to KC. Puppies age at different rates depending on size and breed. In my case I'm talking about 14mo borzoi.
Here is what I'm not sure about: If a dog (14mo borzoi) has KC, and fights it off presumably there are strong antibodies remaining in the system for a while.
Is it then a waste to dose the animal ( w/ INTRA TRAC III) immediately after recovery?
If so how long would one wait to inoculate?
Would inoculation be just as effective in the presence of responding antibodies or would the antibodies neutralize the live vaccine?
Thanks in advance for your time and consideration.
C
Here is what I know: Bordetella is contagious. There is no cure. It must run its course. Secondary infections are treated with antibiotics. Adult dogs with healthy immune systems can and do fight it off without symptoms. Puppies are more susceptible to KC. Puppies age at different rates depending on size and breed. In my case I'm talking about 14mo borzoi.
Here is what I'm not sure about: If a dog (14mo borzoi) has KC, and fights it off presumably there are strong antibodies remaining in the system for a while.
Is it then a waste to dose the animal ( w/ INTRA TRAC III) immediately after recovery?
If so how long would one wait to inoculate?
Would inoculation be just as effective in the presence of responding antibodies or would the antibodies neutralize the live vaccine?
Thanks in advance for your time and consideration.
C