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MyFairLacy · 08-02-2008, 10:05 PM

Annual vaccines should not be being done anymore PERIOD....most vets have at least changed over to vaccines every THREE years and most state laws only required a rabies vaccine every three years now too. I really think overvaccination is a HUGE problem, and it makes me sad that vets are still vaccinating every year of an animals life

It's so unneccessary. I agree with giving 2-3 rounds of parvo & distemper vaccines to puppies, along with a rabies vaccine between 4-6 months of age. And then a booster at a year of age. But after that, I would not vaccinate anymore personally. I hope to not even vaccinate my dogs and cats for rabies anymore if I can get away with it... I feel like they are most likely protected for life with the vaccines they have already had. Why overdo it?

08-02-2008, 10:05 PM	#3
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	Annual vaccines should not be being done anymore PERIOD....most vets have at least changed over to vaccines every THREE years and most state laws only required a rabies vaccine every three years now too. I really think overvaccination is a HUGE problem, and it makes me sad that vets are still vaccinating every year of an animals life It's so unneccessary. I agree with giving 2-3 rounds of parvo & distemper vaccines to puppies, along with a rabies vaccine between 4-6 months of age. And then a booster at a year of age. But after that, I would not vaccinate anymore personally. I hope to not even vaccinate my dogs and cats for rabies anymore if I can get away with it... I feel like they are most likely protected for life with the vaccines they have already had. Why overdo it? __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.