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Britster · 09-14-2016, 06:00 PM

Agree with everyone else. At 14, my dog would not be getting any more vaccines. Rabies is the only one required by law every 3 years.

Your dog is not going to be any more protected getting the same vaccine year after year, even if you travel a lot. For example, as infants we get a vaccine to protect us against polio, measles, mumps, etc, etc. Once those round of infant shots are over, we're considered to be protected for life. Would you feel more protected getting the MMR vaccine every *single* year? For the rest of your life? No, that's silly.

Most folks mean well and want their pets to be adequately protected. But research has proven otherwise. Don't get me wrong -- vaccines are very important, but over-vaccinating is not advised.

chestermama · 09-16-2016, 11:14 PM

Chester is not getting any more vaccines at this time just his rabies when it is due.

09-14-2016, 06:00 PM	#16
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	Agree with everyone else. At 14, my dog would not be getting any more vaccines. Rabies is the only one required by law every 3 years. Your dog is not going to be any more protected getting the same vaccine year after year, even if you travel a lot. For example, as infants we get a vaccine to protect us against polio, measles, mumps, etc, etc. Once those round of infant shots are over, we're considered to be protected for life. Would you feel more protected getting the MMR vaccine every single year? For the rest of your life? No, that's silly. Most folks mean well and want their pets to be adequately protected. But research has proven otherwise. Don't get me wrong -- vaccines are very important, but over-vaccinating is not advised. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

09-16-2016, 11:14 PM	#17
chestermama YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: washington Posts: 3,383 Blog Entries: 1	Chester is not getting any more vaccines at this time just his rabies when it is due.