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We have always vaccinated until this year. From what I understand the rabies vaccinations must be done. True/Untrue? Is it better in this case to take them to a holistic vet vs a convential vet especially if we are choosing not to go w/the standard vaccination schedules? Last time I talked about refusing vaccinations the vet really got all over me about not making good choices for our dogs but in truth I am not happy with that reaction from the vet as our dogs seem very healthy & we have not had any vet visits for adverse health reasons since we have backed off on vaccinations. My one concern is if I don't have them vaccinated we do not have a way to kennel them if we have to go away on business or emergencies. Any suggestions or advise?
As far as the rabies vaccination is concerned, I think that is a matter of state law. So you should find out what the legal requirement is in your state. Where I live it is required by law.
Lynne Barrows Webboard User Reg: 09-22-2007
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Hi Steffanie,
I believe all states have a rabies vaccination requirement. If your dog has had a reaction to the rabies vaccine (ie seizures or allergic reaction, etc) you may be able to get a waiver. Otherwise, legally anyway, you are required to get the rabies vacc. (Just looked it up: Washington is every 3 years for rabies; exemptions are allowed in certain cases)
As far as kenneling, if you research it, you may be able to find a kennel that accepts titers in lieu of vaccinations.(other than rabies)
You can ask your vet to draw the blood and send it here:
Duh. Steffanie, I also live in the Puget Sound region (Olympia). If I'd checked your location I could have told you that there is a requirement for rabies vaccine. As I recall, the dog gets the first shot, another a year later, then every three years. Your vet would know for sure.
Lynne Barrows Webboard User Reg: 09-22-2007
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Yes, but make sure they follow the directions as far as how the sample should be prepared.
I think there is a set of instructions you can print off that site to give to your vet...
My little chihuahua has not had any vaccinations (rabies included) in the last five years. Her titers levels have always been high enough. Vets can issue yearly city licenses here in my town and she has always gotten one. I had titers done on my two larger dogs last year, both levels were good and both got city licenses. I think it depends on your city ordinances.
I have been reading on another forum how the AAHA has recently changed its protocols re. vacinnations and boosters. Yearly boosters are no longer required. They are currently conducting tests for the Rabies vaccination, which may only require boosters every 8 to 10 years. Most vet clinics follow AAHA protocols.
My dog got his last vaccines last year when he was two. The vet that did them told me he would never need any vaccines again but because of the law here, I have to give him the rabies vaccine every 2 years even though it is a three-year vaccine. Stupid. Stupid laws. But I have read that some States will accept titers in lieu of even the rabies vaccine. You would have to look up your specific State to see if they do indeed accept titers.
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but in truth I am not happy with that reaction from the vet as our dogs seem very healthy & we have not had any vet visits for adverse health reasons since we have backed off on vaccinations. My one concern is if I don't have them vaccinated we do not have a way to kennel them if we have to go away on business or emergencies. Any suggestions or advise?
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