Re: OT-Rabies Vaccine

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My vet told me that the 1 year and the 3 years vaccines are different from each other in the way they are formulated.  He said that in the areas where the 3 year vaccine has been in use, the rabies vector is higher.   One way to get around the annual vaccine is to do titers - to actually test the blood to see if they need a new vaccine.  If they don't need it - you're fine.  Otherwise, you have to pay for the titers and the vaccine but at least you know you aren't over-vaccinating.     In a message dated 7/10/2006 1:18:46 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I just had an upsetting phone call with my vets office.  They are going from a 2 years rabies vaccine to a annual rabies vaccine for cats, it is now 3 years for dogs.  I thought that there was only one type of rabies vaccine and it was a 3 year shot. With the study that Jean Dodds is trying to put together, I would think that vet offices would wake-up to the dangers of over vaccinating. Does anyone  know if this annual vaccination is a new standard for felines or is this just my vet? I'm sorry this is OT but with a canine with an auto-immune disorder because a vet over vaccinated her, I get very upset when they tell me I need to vaccinate more.  Roxane, Horton, Iowa Want to be your own boss? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business.