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Originally Posted by MyFairLacy  So she had her puppy vaccines and this will be her one year booster correct? In this case I would ONLY get DISTEMPER and PARVO boosters. I would then go back in 3-4 weeks for the RABIES booster. I do not recommend getting any of the other vaccines so do NOT get that 6-vaccine combo. Also, I don't recommend giving bordetella unless you really believe your dog is at risk for getting it such as being boarded in a kennel often. However, bordetella is a treatable infection and not fatal so I personally still would not vaccinate against it and instead would treat IF my dog got it.
After these one year boosters, I don't believe dogs need anymore vaccines. These vaccines are thought to protect for LIFE, but if you want to be safe, get titers. The law does require rabies every three years after the one-year booster so that's up to you on whether you want to follow it or not. No vet can MAKE you vaccinate your dog. |
Michelle,
I TOTALLY AGREE!! This is a money maker for vets, especially small town vets!! They want you to come in yearly for vaccines so that they can make money off your healthy dog!! Luckily, my vet is at a trauma hospital and they make enough money off other procedures and they don't do yearly vaccines after the first booster!!