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Originally Posted by kjc  When I was working at the Vet's, the 3 year had just come into effect. We used the same vaccine, it's just that after the puppy vaccines throughout the first year, the dog's immunity is established (hopefully) and only the rules were changed as to how often to booster that immunity, from every year to every 3 years.
Some vets increase their prices on the so-called "three year vaccine" because many folks won't see the vet until the vaccines are due, so they lose out on the 2nd and 3rd year office visit fees, as the dog is not due till the end of the 3rd year. Most vets do recommend at least yearly "well-check" exams, to head off any obvious potential problems with the pet, but I'm sure many owners don't see a vet unless their dog is having problems or is due for a vaccine.
So I do agree, get the 3 year vaccine (DHPP) and if the dog is due a 3 year Rabies, schedule them at least month apart. But do have a yearly exam if, by chance, your dog has not had a need during the year to see the vet. |
Thanks. Yes, she'll still be going in for a check up as well as a possible dental. I'm not sure when we'll do that...she has two retained teeth, but her adult teeth look great so I don't know if it's ok to leave the baby teeth in there until it's more "worthwhile" to clean the others & put her under.
I'll see what they say when she goes in. Plus I just like to get the clean bill of health hopefully & getting her weight to see if she's made up her mind yet.
She'll have to get her rabies anyways (next year), as the H.S. gave her the one year with her spay.