I didn't post on the earlier thread because you had already received excellent advice and information to read but I did think Kate probably did not need any of those shots. She is almost six years old and is being vaccinated year after year. As the others have mentioned, for most shots immunity lasts for years and sometimes for life. Giving boosters over and over doesn't provide better protection...if they are immune, you can't make them more immune...but you can cause harm.
These are just some symptoms of rabies vaccinosis...
Clingy behavior, fear to be left alone. Follows owner from room to room. Wants physical contact.
I had Gus vaccinated as a puppy and the booster shots at one year. We now get titers done each year and he has not needed any shots since (he's almost four years old).
When I discussed vaccinations with my vet, one of the first things we talked about was which diseases are a concern in our area. They were just parvo and distemper. Then, our lifestyle and what Gus is exposed to such as parks, groomers, strange dogs, wild animals. Still, parvo and distemper.
My point is your vet should be helping you figure out what boosters Kate really needs (if any at this point). She received Distemper, Hepatitis, Lepto, Parainfluenza, Parvo, Corona and Rabies. Is she really at risk for all of these? Is she still immune from her previous shots?
I can't answers these questions but if your vet tells you she needs all these shots again next year, my advice would be to get some opinions from other vets first.
Sorry about the long post.
