| Ladymom | 01-04-2008 12:41 PM |
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Originally Posted by larsensyorkies
(Post 1648204)
I think you should wait. I thought 16weeks was usually the earliest. With smaller puppies they usually try to wait a little longer until they gain more weight. I think my Kaylee was about 2.5lbs when she got her last regular shot and the vet still recommended waiting 3 more weeks for rabies. I think it depends on what the city/county rules are where you live but I think you can wait either until 6 months or a year before it has to be done.
| Some states allow an exemption with a letter from your vet. That would be ideal for puppies if your state allows it.
I looked it up and you're in luck being in Colorado. There aren't any state laws about rabies. It's regulated by the counties. It also said that the quarantine period can be determined by the health officer.
In those states that have rabies laws, they are pretty hard and fast, especially in states like here in North Carolina where they do have cases of rabies. There is no exemption for medical reasons, unfortunately, and the laws are strictly enforced. At least we are a three year state, though. | 