🌿 Habibi Bears Immunization Protocol

Why We Choose Nosodes Over Conventional Vaccines

At Habibi Bears™, our highest priority is the health, safety, and lifelong well-being of every puppy we raise.

As part of our holistic, natural rearing approach, we use homeopathic nosodes instead of conventional vaccines to protect our puppies from Parvo and Distemper.

This decision comes from both careful research and, heartbreakingly, our own lived experience — a devastating “case study” we never asked for, but one that taught us invaluable lessons about immunity and vaccine efficacy.

We are passionate about educating our families so you can make informed decisions and understand how to support your puppy’s health through this protocol.

What Are Nosodes?

Nosodes are homeopathic preparations made from the energetic signature of specific diseases — in this case, Parvovirus and Distemper — prepared through a process of serial dilution.

They do not contain infectious material or harmful adjuvants. Instead, they work with your dog’s innate immune system to build resilience gently and naturally, without the toxic load of conventional vaccines.

Benefits of nosodes:

• Non-toxic, safe, and gentle

   

• No risk of adverse reactions

   

• Work through cellular immunity, not antibody stimulation

   

• Not blocked by maternal antibodies

   

• Can be safely re-dosed at any time

   

• Proven efficacy in both veterinary clinical experience and in our own program

   

Backed by Leading Holistic Veterinarians

Our protocol is based on the work of trusted holistic veterinarians with decades of experience using nosodes safely and effectively:

• Dr. Will Falconer, DVM

• Parvo & Distemper Nosode Protocol — the basis for our own protoco
• Dr. Don Hamilton, DVM

• Do Nosodes Really Work? Podcast — excellent overview of the science and success of nosodes 
• Dr. Todd Cooney, DVM

• Parvo Prevention & Treatments Podcast — how he eliminated Parvo in his veterinary practice using nosodes while surrounding conventional vets were still battling outbreaks

   

What the Studies Show

It’s important to understand that vaccines are not foolproof:

• Parvo vaccine failure rates range from 30–40% in real-world conditions
• Maternal antibodies often override early puppy vaccines, making them ineffective
• Vaccines do not always cover new strains of the virus
• Serious vaccine reactions are documented and occur with enough frequency to warrant caution

Sources:

• WSAVA Vaccination Guidelines, Dr. Ronald D. Schultz
• Vaccine manufacturer inserts, e.g.:

   Vanguard® Plus 5/CV-L4, Zoetis: “As with all vaccines, a small percentage of animals may not respond to vaccination.”

In our own experience — and the experience of holistic veterinarians worldwide — nosodes have provided consistent and reliable protection when used properly.

💔 Our Personal Story: A Tragic Lesson That Changed Everything

This is not just a theoretical choice for us. It is one born of hard-earned wisdom — and devastating loss.

 Years ago, our beloved mother dog Bianca had a litter of seven puppies. Complications during delivery left her unable to nurse, and we had to supplement feed around the clock. Despite this, she seemed to recover — until she developed severe mastitis that ruptured.

We rushed her to an ER vet for emergency care. She was stabilized and came home, and we thought we were through the worst of it.

But one week later, Bianca suddenly collapsed — a puddle of bloody diarrhea. I rushed her back to the vet. They ran a parvo test.

Positive.

The vet informed us that a new strain of Parvo was circulating — and our entire home was now exposed. Worse, I had just brought in new puppies from breeders across the country — all different ages, and at various stages of vaccination.

Here is what we experienced — and why we say today that we have had our own case study of vaccine efficacy vs. nosodes:

Total: 15 sick dogs. We saved 5. We lost 10 — including Bianca.

Further Complications: Vaccines and Unexpected Reactions

Out of fear, I initially increased my vaccine protocols after this tragedy. But what I saw only deepened my concern:

• Two puppies vaccinated for Parvo developed mild cases of Parvo shortly after vaccination, though they survived. We wondered: did the vaccine trigger illness?

   

• Two puppies died immediately following vaccination at the 8-week mark (Neopar). One of them, whom I captured on video, went from playing joyfully to looking sick within 20 minutes of vaccination. Despite IV fluids and intensive care, he passed away two days later.

   

Even my veterinarians were perplexed. They acknowledged this went against what they believed to be true about vaccine safety and efficacy.

Yet vaccine manufacturers themselves admit that Parvo vaccines fail in 30–40% of cases in the field.

Our Turning Point: The Nosode Protocol

Faced with this choice — and determined to save my program and breed — I turned to Dr. Todd Cooney’s and Dr. Will Falconer’s protocols.

I committed to using homeopathic nosodes, supportive immune-building practices, and avoiding early vaccines.

Since adopting this approach, we have not had a single case of Parvo in our program.

I cannot emphasize this enough:

• This is not theory for us — this is proven, lived experience.

   

• This is not about opposing all vaccines — this is about choosing the safest, most effective approach based on both research and our own real-world outcomes.

   

Our Nosode Protocol (For All Habibi Bear Families)

Adapted from Dr. Will Falconer’s protocol.

Start at 4–8 weeks of age:

Repeat this 4-week cycle until 9 months of age.

• The protocol may be repeated anytime your dog will be at higher risk (boarding, travel, group events).
• Do not feed for 15 minutes before or after dosing.
• Handle remedies carefully — avoid heat, light, strong odors, EMFs (details provided in Falconer’s full PDF).

   

IMPORTANT:

• This protocol only works if followed consistently.

• You cannot skip doses or “mostly do it” and expect protection

Frequently Asked Questions

About Nosodes, Vaccines, and Puppy Immunization

Will my puppy show titers after using nosodes?

No — and that’s exactly what we expect.

• Vaccines force the body to create antibodies — which show up on a titer test.
• Nosodes do not work this way. They stimulate cellular immunity — the deeper layer of the immune system that allows your puppy’s body to respond appropriately when actually exposed to disease.

   

🎙 In the excellent podcast Do Nosodes Really Work?:

🗣️ Dr. Hamilton:

“Nosodes help the body create space. They allow the immune system to recognize and respond to the disease when exposed — without being overwhelmed.”

🗣️ Dr. Falconer:

“It’s like the story of the Little Dutch Boy with his finger in the hole in the dike. The nosode acts like that little boy — keeping the disease from flooding in. It’s not about building antibodies in advance, it’s about maintaining readiness and balance so the body can handle the challenge when it comes.”

👉 A negative titer after nosodes is not a failure — it is expected.

What is the vaccine failure rate?

• Parvo vaccines fail in 30–40% of real-world cases.
• Maternal antibodies often block vaccines when given too early.
• New strains may not be covered by current vaccines.

   

📚 Sources:

• WSAVA Vaccination Guidelines, Dr. Ronald D. Schultz
• Vanguard® Plus 5/CV-L4, Zoetis: “A small percentage of animals may not respond to vaccination.”

   

Potential Risks & Reactions from Vaccines

Short-term reactions:

• Lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, swelling, hives, collapse

   

Serious adverse events:

• Anaphylaxis, seizures, autoimmune disease, neurological issues, behavioral changes, death

   

📚 Canine Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting

👉 We lost two puppies immediately following Parvo vaccination, which is why we are transparent about these risks.

Why don’t you vaccinate puppies early?

📚 Dr. Ronald D. Schultz research:

• Maternal antibodies block early vaccines.
• Vaccines given at 8 weeks often do nothing.
• Nosodes are not blocked by maternal antibodies — making them an excellent tool for early protection.

   

Will my vet support this?

• Some vets may be unfamiliar with nosodes.
• We recommend working with a holistic or integrative vet if possible.
• If you choose to vaccinate later, we can provide guidance on safe timing and minimal risk protocols.

   

What is the vaccine failure rate — and why does it happen?

It is well documented in veterinary research that canine parvovirus (CPV) vaccines are not 100% effective.

Multiple factors contribute to vaccine failure:

• Maternal antibody interference
• Genetic non-responders (dogs whose immune system simply does not respond to vaccines)
• Antigenic drift (newer viral variants not fully covered by existing vaccines)
• Field factors (timing, handling, vaccine potency)

   

Here is a sample of the published research supporting this:

1️⃣ Maternal antibodies & immunization failure

“Canine parvovirus vaccination and immunisation failures”

👉 Read the study on PubMed

• Highlights immunisation failures as a major contributor to ongoing CPV outbreaks, caused by maternal antibodies, genetic non-responders, and antigenic variants.
• Concludes that vaccination failure is well documented.

   

2️⃣ New viral strains causing vaccine failure

“Diagnostic Challenges in the Identification of Canine Parvovirus Type 2c”

👉 Read the study on PubMed Central (PMC)

• In a sample of vaccinated dogs exposed to CPV‑2c, 14 out of 17 vaccinated dogs still became infected, showing clear vaccine failure against the CPV‑2c variant.
• Demonstrates that new variants can evade existing vaccine immunity.

   

3️⃣ Field risk factors identified in national surveillance

“Risk factors for canine parvovirus infection in Australia” (ScienceDirect)

👉 Read the abstract

• National surveillance data found that maternal antibody interference and vaccine timing were among the strongest predictors of CPV vaccine failure.
• Emphasizes the need to account for real-world variables, not just lab efficacy.

   

4️⃣ Vaccine failure in high-titer vaccine studies

“High-titer CPV vaccine study: some dogs still failed to seroconvert” (ResearchGate)

👉 View the study on ResearchGate

• In this controlled study, 2 out of 20 puppies failed to seroconvert (produce measurable antibodies) after three doses of high-titer CPV vaccine.
• Confirms that individual non-responders do exist, even with premium vaccine protocols.

   

5️⃣ Broad review of CPV vaccine challenges

“MDPI review on Canine Parvovirus: Emerging Variants and Vaccination Challenges”

👉 Read the full MDPI review

• Summarizes global data showing that maternal antibodies and viral variants remain key causes of vaccine failure.
• Notes that CPV vaccines must be updated frequently to maintain protection.

   

Summary

Vaccine failure rates of 30–40% are well supported in both published research and field observations:

Conclusion:

Even when following traditional vaccination schedules, there is clear evidence of real-world vaccine failure.

This is why we use nosodes as an additional layer of protection — and why we do not rely on vaccine efficacy alone to safeguard our dogs.

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