GUEST: Zenithson (Zenny) Ng, DVM, MS, Dipl ABVP - clinical assistant professor of Community Practice at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine.This Episode is sponsored by Fig & Tyler, makers of one-ingredient, human grade dog treats . . . a favorite among professional dog trainers!In Episode 3, Hosts, Mark Drucker and Drew Webster, discuss dog vaccines with Dr. 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.Links From The EpisodeFig & TylerRabies awareDr. Zenithson Ng, University of TennesseeBuy us a cup up coffee! Support the podcast!Chapters00:00 Show opens02:30 Introducing the Hosts03:30 Interview with Dr. Ng11:03 Understanding Different Types of Vaccines24:03 Importance of Puppy Boosters30:31 Breaking Up Vaccines for Better Dog Experiences36:31 Core Vaccines vs. Optional Vaccines38:26 Description of Core Vaccines49:11 Description of Non-Core Vaccines51:32 Bordetella Vaccine and Lifestyle52:30 Lifestyle and Vaccination Choices55:13 Leptospirosis and Wildlife Exposure58:01 Leptospirosis and Risk Factors58:58 Letting Dogs Be Dogs and Vaccine Choices01:00:51 Canine Influenza and Vaccine Recommendations01:02:48 Lyme Disease and Vaccine Considerations01:04:43 Lyme Disease Misdiagnosis and Vaccine Efficacy01:06:04 Tick Prevention and Vaccination01:08:01 Vaccination for Senior Dogs01:14:13 COVID-19 and Dogs01:15:37 mRNA Vaccines for Dogs01:18:18 Mysterious Respiratory Virus01:22:26 Prevention for Boarding and Travel