Sissy just went to the vet for her rabies vaccine two weeks ago. Talk to you vet about the rabies vaccine amount - mine only gave a very small amount, but it is still good for 3 years. The amount the government mandates is for a 20 lb dog.
Also, she told me that after the puppy shots, the distemper is now a 3 year booster, but the Lepto should be given yearly, as should the Bordatella.
She did tell me that new studies have shown that allergic reactions are almost always caused by inflammation around the injection site - not the actual vaccine. This inflammation occurs due to using a needle that is too small and has to be forced into the body, or a needle that has been jostled while in the body. If your pup has had a reaction, they can pretreat with preacautionary steriods to make sure inflammation does not occur and they no longer recommend cat needles.
My vet also told me there are several different strains of Lepto (6 in SE Michigan that are active) and this is one of the most important vaccines for them to get. She also said that titer tests are not reliable and will never suffice as proof of vaccination.
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