One of the veterinarians that has really been at the forefront of overvaccination in pets is Dr. Ron Schultz of University of Wisconsin School of Vet Med.

His research is the foundation for the reason that the AAHA and the AVMA have decided that we should only vaccinate for Distemper, Parvo, and Adenovirus (Hepatitis) every three years instead of every year. In fact his research suggests even every three years is too much. Anyway now he is conducting a research program sponsored by Hemopet. There is a need for $177,000 to conduct this research for the first year, they have only collected $65,000 and they need every animal owner, who cares for their pet’s health, help to get to $177,000 just for the first year. Obviously pharmaceutical companies are not going to contribute large sums of money to this research project because if Dr. Schultz’ preliminary research is correct we would only have to vaccinate for rabies every five to seven years - the drug companies will lose money.

To learn more about this project and make a contribution if you so desire visit - Rabies Challenge Fund