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Originally Posted by Dan & Corinne  Great post! I also do a titer.
I know this is a huge decision for you and I suggest you do your own research to make a decision on what you feel is the best for your baby.
In California, the law requires all dogs to have rabies shots. Fortunately I have a vet who practices both conventional and alternative medicine and upon my request he give a "holistic dose" for the rabies - another words he gives the bare minimum he is able to under the state law.
All other vaccinations I always get a titer done prior and again request the "holistic" dosage.
I'm not a die hard holistic person and feel western medicine has it's uses but I do believe most vets tend to over vaccinate dogs/cats and it does more harm than good. I don't even use heartworm or flea/tick topicals and instead use lavender and cedar oils diluted in water to spritz them (and me) to keep the critters away. I live in Southern California and it has worked for me for several years.
Take you time and think it over - you will know what is right for you and your baby. |
I know I am going off topic a little, and sorry to the OP. But, I have always wanted to ask this question about the law and rabies vaccines.
Background.... My Vets (regular and Dermatologist) could not get a health pass from the Kentucky State Vet for Piccolo, even though the vets tried and Piccolo has titers (for vaccines). I asked the vets if they were going to turn me in. Ha.
Even though it is the law, and I choose to break it for Piccolo's safety, what exactly can the law do? Fines or something else? Do you know or anyone else?
So, honestly, using titers puts us in an odd situation in this state. Thanks for anyone's response to this and again, sorry to the OP for a little bit of an off topic question.