There aren't actually two different vaccines, just different protocols. Some states require annual vaccinations, some require only every 3 years.
Some studies have shown that the rabies vaccines may have up to a 7 year immunization value. Scary to think how over-vaccinated some pets are actually getting, especially those receiving yearly rabies vaccinations.
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On 5/15/06, Ashleigh Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I'm with you, Nina. I had a cat actually DIE from over-vaccination. He got a vaccine-induced fibrosarcoma on his neck. We had surgery done on him, but the cancer returned. He went downhill very fast. I'm glad my new vet says that every three years is perfectly fine :-)~Ashleigh
Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:There are two different rabies vaccines, one is "good" for 3 years and
another is an annual shot. Don't get me started on the whole
over-vaccination thing. I've got an IBD girl who almost died because of
over-vaccination. There's just no reason to keep pumping our babies
with poison, except maybe paranoia and the veterinary community desiring
an excuse to have you visit the office at least once a year.
Nina
Jennifer Ross wrote:
> Interesting that Mississippi requires rabies annually-- PA and CT (the
> 2 states where I have had cats) only requires every 3 years for
> rabies. My vets have always stuck to that, but recommended annual
> distemper (?sp) and leukemia (a lot of good that annual leukemia shot
> did Allie!)
>
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