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Originally Posted by 107barney  I have not had a negative experience with the DHPP vaccine in any of my dogs. I always hang around the hospital for a short while after doing vaccines just in case of a reaction but fortunately I have not experienced any. I don't think the size of the dog has anything to do with the need to vaccinate to prevent certain diseases. NY does seem to have an exception for rabies due to a medical concern, but that is not going to be because of a back leg issue. It's more for things like cancer or immune-mediated diseases. |
You are absolutely correct, the ONLY exception in NY is for a verified and diagnosed disease AND that the RABIES shot will adversely affect the animal because of the disease, not many a VET will risk their license to fill out those forms based on someone being overprotective of their pup.