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Originally Posted by Princes mom  I will have to face this dilemma next month. Like many of you, Prince's chance of getting rabies is almost nil. (The key word is almost!) I just don't understand why a 5 lb yorkie gets the same amount as a great dane. I know why they are administered the amount, but I don't agree...it makes no sense. Prince's vet in FL would give half of the dosage, with a rabies tag. I'm trying to get his vet here in GA to do the same...1/4 when due and 1/4 two weeks later, with a rabies tag. Prince got sooooooooo sick last year.
I don't want Prince to get rabies, nor have legal problems if he bites someone, without proof of the vac, so he has always gotten it.
If his doctor here won't do half now and half later, I will drive to FL and have his first vet do it there.
Prince was in such bad shape last year. He was fine before the shot, and near dealth later that evening. Within 5 days, we went to his vet 3 times and the emergency hospital twice!!!!! Of course I had to stay home with him, so I had to miss work, but I'm not complaining about that...missing work. |
My understanding is that the same amount is given to every dog because it takes a certain amount to get an immune response and that is not dependent on size of the animal. The thing with rabies is that it is way more potent than it needs to be, so a dog may be protected with less than a full shot.
If he had that kind of reaction and you are sure it is from the rabies, although I understand it is risky not to give it, it may be in his best interest...