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Vaccines and a More Holistic Look at Immunity in Dogs
At Christians Guardian Shepherds, we believe it's important to slow down and look at the bigger picture when it comes to animal health. Vaccination is often discussed in very black-and-white terms, but the reality of the immune system is much more complex and deserves a more balanced conversation.
This post is simply about exploring a more holistic way of thinking about immunity in dogs.
Maternal Immunity: A Natural Starting Point
One of the most important parts of a puppy's early life is something that already exists before any vaccine is ever given.
Puppies receive maternal antibodies from their mother through colostrum, the first milk produced after birth. These antibodies are part of nature's original protection system and give puppies a strong start in life during their earliest development.