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Old 06-24-2012, 08:34 PM   #3
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Originally Posted by LunasMomma View Post
6 months is the usual age. Unfortunately unless you get a medical waiver from your vet, the shot is required by law. If it makes you feel any better, my two have never had a reaction to the rabies shot. They got the three year one when they were about 6 months old, and have had it twice more since then (they're both 6) The safest thing to do would be to make sure that #1, your pup is in good health at the time of the shot, #2 Have ONLY the rabies shot that day and no other vaccs two weeks before or after that, #3, stick around the vets office for about 1/2 an hour after the shot and watch your baby for any reaction. If there is a reaction, you'll already be at the vets where they can help immediately.

Good luck and do discuss your concerns with the vet
I'll see vet tomorrow. Hope it goes OK. New vet this time. My usual vet, so I'm excited to have him see zooey. Can't wait!
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