Hayley Thompson
Well-Known Member
When a dog is born, just like a human or any other animal, IgG antibodies are transferred via the placenta, along with IgA antibodies that are transferred via milk. These antibodies provide the dog the start of their immune system but since the immune system hasnt been "exercised" the response time it takes if a puppy is exposed to a virulent strain is lagged and this is the reason diseases can get out of hand quickly in puppies. That being said, puppies are protected naturally and immunizations supplement their own natural immunity and speed up the process of producing their own antibodies against potential virulent diseases, that way, should they be faced with a virulent disease, their immune system is in top condition to react quickly and effectively.
Honestly, as long as your dog isnt eating another dogs feces, a puppy probably wont have that much contact with an adult dog that potentially is carrying a disease, along with the fact that an infected dog will most likely not be around a dog park or the public due an owner recognizing that the dog is ill and the dog wouldnt want to be out and about. The diseases like parvo for example are passed through feces and can live for months and even can survive frozen ground in the winter months. But like I said, if you dont let your dog eat the feces and are at least somewhat conscious of what dogs your pup is interacting with, then your fine.
I had a dog that contracted parvo before we got her, and because we were so in-tuned and aware of "not normal" behaviour we were able to notice it quickly, and get her help and she is a strong healthy dog today. I realize that even with the most experienced and attentive dog owners that sadly this is not the case, but being able to catch the onset of diseases just like in humans, makes them that much easier to get past.
Also if Sammie says that there is no dogs at the park that they goes to, that shouldnt be challenged. I agree no one can be watching all the time, but most observent people know if a restaurant, or park or anything around them for that matter is often visited. Also Sammie never said sure go let your puppy roam free and play with whoever and whatever dog, they said they were still cautious.....FYI it is those people that do not let their children be exposed to natural pathogens in life that see the biggest rise in colds/flus, etc. The body wants to have a natural immune system and the only way is to safely expose them to antigens. Also this is why there is a rise on "super-bugs" and anitbody resistant diseases is because our body is becoming attuned to too many vaccines and drugs that are taken too quickly at the onset of a cold. Our body needs to learn what it wants to do best and that is to protect us the way that it was built to...
Honestly, as long as your dog isnt eating another dogs feces, a puppy probably wont have that much contact with an adult dog that potentially is carrying a disease, along with the fact that an infected dog will most likely not be around a dog park or the public due an owner recognizing that the dog is ill and the dog wouldnt want to be out and about. The diseases like parvo for example are passed through feces and can live for months and even can survive frozen ground in the winter months. But like I said, if you dont let your dog eat the feces and are at least somewhat conscious of what dogs your pup is interacting with, then your fine.
I had a dog that contracted parvo before we got her, and because we were so in-tuned and aware of "not normal" behaviour we were able to notice it quickly, and get her help and she is a strong healthy dog today. I realize that even with the most experienced and attentive dog owners that sadly this is not the case, but being able to catch the onset of diseases just like in humans, makes them that much easier to get past.
Also if Sammie says that there is no dogs at the park that they goes to, that shouldnt be challenged. I agree no one can be watching all the time, but most observent people know if a restaurant, or park or anything around them for that matter is often visited. Also Sammie never said sure go let your puppy roam free and play with whoever and whatever dog, they said they were still cautious.....FYI it is those people that do not let their children be exposed to natural pathogens in life that see the biggest rise in colds/flus, etc. The body wants to have a natural immune system and the only way is to safely expose them to antigens. Also this is why there is a rise on "super-bugs" and anitbody resistant diseases is because our body is becoming attuned to too many vaccines and drugs that are taken too quickly at the onset of a cold. Our body needs to learn what it wants to do best and that is to protect us the way that it was built to...
ooook,seems like you ve taken my sense of humor to heart,Sammie,sorry for that.The "curtain twitcher" comment was ment as a joke,but hey ho,seems like I ve really upset you with this
do you REALLY think that every dog owner thinks about other dogs/puppies health like you think(by this I mean,you obviously care and would not take your ill dog to mix!Other owners would tell you thats just fine),I dont,thats why I would rather be safe 
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I'm dealing with a very sick doggy right now, I got home from work and their was diarrhea and vomit everywhere 
so vets orders were on lots of fluid and bland diet tomorrow and hopefully she won't have to make a trip in tomorrow 
, that was not my intention. People from all over look to this forum for advice. We certianly don't want to lead them astray. We believe that our lurkers want to learn, and that they can make an informed decision as to how much risk they would like to expose their new little doggy to.
