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Originally Posted by Cirlonde  So I'm totally new to the idea of not vaccinating after the puppy boosters. How do vets react to this? Do you still take your dogs in for regular check-ups, and if so, how often? Well, I guess you'd get the regular check-up with the rabies shots, huh? I would worry about a vet trying to belittle me or make me feel ignorant if I told them I didn't want the yearly shots but just a check up. I tend to cave under that sort of negative pressure. Our last vet was really awesome, but I never felt like shots were an option with her...as in, it wasn't an option to not give the shots. Though she did prefer to give the rabies and DHP 6 months apart...however, I can't help but wonder if that was more a marketing ploy to get clients to pay for two office visits a year as opposed to one.
Also, if rabies weren't required by law, would you stop giving that shot as well? I ask because I've always wondered about rabies with these little inside dogs. My girl is never, ever outside without me at the other end of her leash because we don't have a fenced in yard. So the chances of her contracting rabies seems awfully far-fetched.
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My girls still go for a yearly check-up and routine bloodwork. I am lucky because our vet is completely with me - although the clinic (where she is just one of about 10) does not agree with this.
If your vet challenges you, I would go in armed with my research and explain that you will do what is best for your baby. You can always refuse any "scheduled" vaccinations as well. There are still many vets out there recommending yearly vaccinations despite the new studies. And still even more vets who do not understand that a toy breed dog is NOT the same animal as other breeds. Many also continue to vaccinate dogs withchronic illnesses, which completely goes against everything!!! You have to be the advocate for your furkid, just like you would be for your skin kids.
And lastly, if rabies were not required by law I would also not get as my girls are rarely outside.