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Old 12-29-2008, 08:30 PM   #1
LilMissy
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Default Skip the Rabies Vaccine?

Good evening everyone!

Missy went to the vet today for her last set of shots and an exam. She did wonderful except for being a little squirmy butt during the shot. I expected that from last time though, so I just get them to let me hold her. She weighed in at 1 lb, 14 ozs at 14.5 weeks old. My little heavyweight. Anyways, I discussed the Bordetella and Rabies vaccinations with my vet. I will definitely NOT be doing Bordetella, and I'm thinking that I may skip the Rabies too. What do you all think? I asked the vet what her risks are if she doesn't get it, and she said by the sounds of it Missy won't be much of an "outdoorsy type" and really the only way she'd come into contact would be if a Bat flew in our home. All of the cases of Rabies in the last few yrs in my province have been found in bats (14 or less per year for the entire province), except for one which was a cat last year. I know there are random skunks and coyotes that wander through our area, but Missy will never be outside off leash, and she is pee pad trained. I'd like to keep it that way.

So, what do you all think? It's not "the law" to get the Rabies vaccine in my area. Should I skip it? Would you?

Here's a pic of Missy last night. Thought I'd share...her colour is sure starting to change.
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