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Originally Posted by Ellie May  While vaccine clinics have their place, they make me very nervous.
First, no vaccine should be given without an exam.
Even if the vet giving the shots does an exam, whose to say said vet is any good? There is no client/patient/vet relationship in most cases. If you get the exam done at your regular vet's office and then go to the clinic within a few weeks, that seems fair but I would sure hope they have medication for reactions available and they really should have equipment (oxygen, crash cart) there too which I highly doubt most do.
Because vaccines have to be stored just right, shipped in a certain way, disposed of in a certain way, given correctly and someone needs to be near by who can take care of reactions, I would definitely rather not give them myself. I gladly have the vet do it or a tech under a vet's supervision. If something goes wrong, it is their problem to fix.  |
Dogs and cats should have an annual physical including bloodwork done by their vet whether you vaccinate yearly or follow the three year protocol. Skipping the wellness checks to save money can result in big vet bills later on. My Lady will be fourteen later this year despite her numerous serious health issues and it is absolutely because she gets regular vet care.
Rabies clinics are a great idea if your pet has already gotten his annual physical since rabies should be given separate from other vaccines anyway.