Episode 3

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20th Jan 2024

E:3 WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT DOG VACCINES

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In Episode 3, hosts, Mark Drucker and Drew Webster, discuss dog vaccines with Dr. Zenithson (Zenny) Ng. They break down the  different types of vaccines, including modified live, killed, and recombinant. Emphasis is placed on which vaccines to think of as “core” such as rabies, parvo, and distemper, while categorizing others as optional, as they depend more on geographical and lifestyle factors. They also address the concerns of people who tend to be vaccine-hesitant and the importance of informed conversations with veterinarians.

Dr. Ng discusses specific dog vaccines that may be considered optional, including Bordetella, Leptospirosis, Canine Influenza, and Lyme Disease, and he provides insights on public health concerns as well as the symptoms and dangers of each disease should a dog contract them.

Disclaimer: Our podcasts are for your entertainment and general information purposes only. We often interview veterinarians, scientists, behavior consultants, dog trainers, etc. You must always consult with your own canine and pet practitioners before implementing any training program or course of medical diagnosis and/or treatment.

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Chapters

00:00 Show opens

02:30 Introducing the Hosts

03:30 Interview with Dr. Ng

11:03 Understanding Different Types of Vaccines

24:03 Importance of Puppy Boosters

30:31 Breaking Up Vaccines for Better Dog Experiences

36:31 Core Vaccines vs. Optional Vaccines

38:26 Description of Core Vaccines

49:11 Description of Non-Core Vaccines

51:32 Bordetella Vaccine and Lifestyle

52:30 Lifestyle and Vaccination Choices

55:13 Leptospirosis and Wildlife Exposure

58:01 Leptospirosis and Risk Factors

58:58 Letting Dogs Be Dogs and Vaccine Choices

01:00:51 Canine Influenza and Vaccine Recommendations

01:02:48 Lyme Disease and Vaccine Considerations

01:04:43 Lyme Disease Misdiagnosis and Vaccine Efficacy

01:06:04 Tick Prevention and Vaccination

01:08:01 Vaccination for Senior Dogs

01:14:13 COVID-19 and Dogs

01:15:37 mRNA Vaccines for Dogs

01:18:18 Mysterious Respiratory Virus

01:22:26 Prevention for Boarding and Travel

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Love, Dog: The Podcast
Great Conversations About Dogs to Help You Make the Best Choices
In this podcast, hosts Mark Drucker and Drew Webster interview experts, influencers, leaders, and heroes from the canine arena and engage them in conversations that will inform and inspire dog lovers everywhere. The goal of these conversations is to deliver information that helps our listeners make the best choices for their dogs while inspiring them to truly be their dog's best friend!
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Mark Drucker

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Human Founder/CEO
Mark is the founder of lovedog.com. He's accrued over 25 years of executive, marketing/sales, and content creation experience in the print and digital media arenas. Mark has always been a dog and animal lover. He's raised two Golden Retrievers, and in July 2023 adopted a 4-year-old Labrador Retriever named Hank. Mark is from New York where he built his career in publishing. He records this podcast in Boulder, CO where he's lived since October 2022.

Drew Webster

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Human Senior Partner; CDBC
Drew has two decades of experience as a dog behavior consultant, adjunct professor at University of Denver, developer of behavioral programs and an endless list of key relationships with the leaders and experts in the canine training and behavior arena around the world.