Stop the Shots!: Are Vaccinations Killing Our Pets? (Paperback)

by John Clifton (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"Well-researched and balanced...An important volume, one that was sorely needed in the pet community" -- Steven Diller, Author of Dogs and Their People: Choosing and Training the Best Dog for You

Easy to read...I hope all pet owners take a copy to their veterinarian...Maybe they can understand this book. -- Gary VanEngelenburg, DVM

Product Description
Most pet owners aren't aware of the dangers in animal vaccinations that have been discovered in recent years. In this compact, easy-to-understand volume, John Clifton explains the very real risks involved every time a dog or cat gets a shot. The major veterinary associations now agree that vaccinations can trigger all sorts of maladies, from allergies to cancer - but most pet caretakers (and many veterinarians, it seems) haven't gotten the word. This is an important book for every pet owner to read. In a conversational, direct, non-technical voice it guides the reader in formulating an intelligent approach to animal vaccinations. Clifton lays out all the major issues: whether to vaccinate or not, which shots to give and which to avoid, how to know if and when a shot should be repeated. And, importantly, the risks in over-vaccinating. Holistic as well as orthodox medical opinions are presented. Despite the title, readers are not advised flat out to abandon vaccinations. Rather, they are encouraged to learn about the risks and benefits - and "stop the shots" until they are fully informed.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 104 pages
• Publisher: Foley Square Books (January 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976084627
• ISBN-13: 978-0976084624
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #200,773 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy style describes difficult situation., March 6, 2007

By	C. A. Filecco (Terryville, CT) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is a MUST read!
I had the pleasure of being a vet tech for seven years under an "old school" veternarian who NEVER PUSHED UNNEEDED VACCINES. Unfortunatley, when he retired I was left to work for his two "new school" collegues who pushed vaccines, experimental medications/anesthetics, used brute force instead of psychology.
I was in the front line when injection-site sarcomas were being tracked by the AAHA (right rear rabies!)...I've seen animals "crash" after vaccines (especially cats and ferrets). I've also seen how "old" vets treated vaccines (prevention) and how "new" vets now treat vaccines ($$- it's a business). Sad. Very Sad.
READ THIS BOOK...while it's not a pedagogical text on immunology and vaccines, it is an easy read for the non-technical that has a great reference section and will provide the caring pet owner with food for thought.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enthusiastically recommended for animal owners and would-be owners, April 13, 2007

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Despite its title, Stop the Shots!: Are Vaccinations Killing Our Pets? does not advocate stopping all pet vaccinations, and especially does not recommend stopping all vaccinations that protect from the most widespread and deadly infections like rabies, parvovirus and canine distemper for dogs, and panleukopenia and rhinotracheitis/calcivirus for cats. Yet award-finalist author and pet lover John Clifton logically and rationally argues against so-called conventional wisdom, such as vaccinating against diseases that pets will never be exposed to (like Lyme disease for a pet that does not live in or won't travel to an area infested with it) or the use of annual booster shots. Chapters discuss how vaccines work, the health detriments to over-vaccination such as increased risk of pet cancer or curtailment of the pet's immune system's ability to naturally fight off diseases, factors to keep in mind when deciding when the proper time is for a booster shot, and much more. Enthusiastically recommended for animal owners and would-be owners as an informative aid to decide the right amount of vaccines to protect one's pet and keep it as healthy as possible.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling and Informative!, January 2, 2007

By	L. Dowd (Pebble Beach, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I found this well researched book extremely compelling and informative! I have no doubt that John Clifton's intelligent and objective data on the subject of vaccinations for pets will be responsible for the extended lives of our dogs and cats. While not espousing abolishing shots entirely, the author incorporates well documented studies and opinions of veterinarians, immunologists and other medical experts to exercise caution and restraint, rather, tailoring vaccination procedures to each particular pet and its environment. Moreover, he gives a logical plan on how to accomplish this, unlike other writings on the subject. Indeed, this is a courageous, concise,and readable volume, of value to animal lovers, pet owners and breeders alike.