[JennaPenny]

Originally Posted by pstinard

I agree. Titers don't tell the complete story, and I'm surprised that your vet would recommend them for rabies since they can't legally replace the regularly scheduled rabies shot. The only reason I would ever consider titers would be if my dog had consistently bad reactions after vaccinations that are worse than the disease your are vaccinating against, and then I would also check state laws and make sure that they can be used to legally replace the vaccination (if it is a required vaccination). If your dog only gets a little drowsy or out of sorts following a vaccination (which is normal), I would highly recommend getting the vaccination.

She didn't specifically for rabies. We were speaking about all of the "big" ones. It was seriously all lumped together, so I guess I was unclear about that one. Only thing she said specifically about rabies was that she's only signed a waiver for it a handful of times, with dogs that were clearly not going to do well after a nasty reaction. Chewie went in there for her checkup and then the vaccines came up, which I wasn't expecting- she's due 2nd of march. I voiced concerns about a month early, and then we got into a long discussion. I'm glad I asked! I can take that off of the table completely. I'm not concerned for her right now. It's probably a ridiculous worry, but I worry if it's bad later on, during her elderly years. I don't like her hip being sore- but it's not a worry, it's a wow, that sucks. I know it's normal, and she's already doing better.


Ann- Yes, I see exactly! Thank you.