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Originally Posted by JCarlson2004 There is so much debating going back and forth over this issues but you know what? I would rather be SAFE then sorry! I'd rather have my dog vaccinated against rabies then live my life knowing that I solely was responsible for my dog's death if he/she was ever attacked by a rabid animal. It would be MY fault because I made a choice -- a choice NOT to take preventative measures and vaccinate my precious pooch. Yes, we can take measures to avoid having our pets attacked by predators in the first place but hey, accidents happen and it only takes SECONDS for our dogs to be attacked. I'd at least feel secure knowing that my pet is protected should they ever come into contact with a rabid animal -- this is just my personal opinion. |
I agree with you, better to be safe that sorry...again, that is MY opinion. Not to mention that you don't expect a crazed raccoon to be on your porch (or your chimney...yes, this happened recently to someone in my area and it WAS found to be rabid). You can stay by your house and chase off wildlife, but a rabit animal, not being in it's "right mind" will not care. For me the vaccination is a neccessity.
Can we all just assume that there are risks for getting it and risk for not getting it, to each their own. Just be sure you research and do what is best for you and your dog in your own situation and leave it at that.