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Originally Posted by Doodlebug  I know they offer the one year and the three year rabies because in the past I got my Lhasa and Schnauzer the 3 year shots all the time at the same vet. Nothing has changed except they are recommending one year now (I think to get more money???). Daisy and Teddy are both approx 15 lbs so although they aren't BIG they are certainly not 3 or 4 pounders. I still worry that they are now pumped full of rabies vac from all the shots. |
Rather than assume it is for more money, I would ask them WHY they are recommending them. IF the law is every three years, simply REFUSE them!
Even though the DHPP is recommended every three years, I refuse it on my pups over 8 years of age. There is no law saying I must and I have spoken with my vet about it. She still recommends them, but respects my opinion on the subject.
Sometimes vets really believe that what they are doing is right....it is not always about money. Not saying that none are greedy...just saying that many see the dogs who get distemper and parvo and they feel strongly about protecting dogs from such awful illnesses. As EllieMay said, that does not necessarily make them bad vets. I use a lot more than their feelings about vaccines in my judging how I feel about them as vets. The very most important thing to me is their ability to DIAGNOSE....and part of being able to diagnose is their ability to LISTEN to a pet owner about what is happening to the pup. Being a good diagnostician is key in my book.