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aweitzm1 · 02-09-2016, 06:57 PM

I was reading up on rabies vaccines and I am confused as to which shot the shelter gave my dogs. My vet said he believes it is the 3 year shot as the labeling says Imrab® 3 TF (I forgot to bring the vaccine certificate with me. I actually just found it) Online the label above says it is for 3 years as well

According to the Shelter paper work it says the vaccine is only good for 1 year. I don't want to re-vaccinate my dogs if it is not necessary. Is there a way to check how long the vaccine is valid for?

Also does the Distemper/Parvo need to be given annually? I have been reading it can be given every 3-5 years. If it doesn't need to be given annually does the certificate state how many years it is valid? Again the certificate from the shelter states it needs to be done again in 9/16.

Since I take my dogs to the dog park and to be groomed I need to be up to date on their vaccines but I do not want to over vaccinate them. I also don't want any issues with the Groomers questioning if my vaccines are not up to date since the certificate states it needs to be re-done in Sept.

Ugh so much info out there on the internet it gets overwhelming at times.

02-09-2016, 06:57 PM	#1
aweitzm1 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: New Yok, NY Posts: 723	Rabies Shot Question I was reading up on rabies vaccines and I am confused as to which shot the shelter gave my dogs. My vet said he believes it is the 3 year shot as the labeling says Imrab® 3 TF (I forgot to bring the vaccine certificate with me. I actually just found it) Online the label above says it is for 3 years as well According to the Shelter paper work it says the vaccine is only good for 1 year. I don't want to re-vaccinate my dogs if it is not necessary. Is there a way to check how long the vaccine is valid for? Also does the Distemper/Parvo need to be given annually? I have been reading it can be given every 3-5 years. If it doesn't need to be given annually does the certificate state how many years it is valid? Again the certificate from the shelter states it needs to be done again in 9/16. Since I take my dogs to the dog park and to be groomed I need to be up to date on their vaccines but I do not want to over vaccinate them. I also don't want any issues with the Groomers questioning if my vaccines are not up to date since the certificate states it needs to be re-done in Sept. Ugh so much info out there on the internet it gets overwhelming at times.