Rabies Shots

[Shaye's Mom]

The counties in Florida make their own rules - in Hillsborough County we need to get rabies shots once a year. I understand other counties allow 3 years. Our animals have never had any bad reactions to the yearly vaccine.

[abby_basenji]

Where I live it is also required not only by the state but also the county. We give three year, Abby always gets a lump but it goes away after a couple days. When I got Cooper his was done in Ohio and it was only for a year. I don't know if that was because that's how they do it or because he was only 8 months old. However it is not the law for cats to have it, and my vet didn't even do rabies for my cat until I started letting him outside. He said if the cat is an inside only cat there was no point to vaccinate him.

[NullaBasenji]

My B has never had a reaction to vaccinations. She does however scream when she gets her rabies shot. It brings tears to my eyes and I hug her tight. Awww.

[MacPack]

Susan, check with your vet, we get 3-year rabies shots. Then the 2 in-between years, we have to fill out the paperwork with all the info on the serum, etc., and pay the fee for the tag. Tag and registration is required yearly, but not the actual shot. We have been getting the 3-year shot for quite a while.
Anne

[AJs Human]

Abby basenji: I love that photo of your dog!

As far as indoor cats not needing rabies vac., I would disagree considering cats are hunters and will catch and sometimes eat mice who occasionally wander in. It's required in Lincoln County, OR, but cats do not have to be licensed.

Ms. Pat: Thank you again…I shall peruse.

[Sharla]

Lisa is correct about the label. They are the same and the only difference is for states that require a yearly vs a 3 yr. In some states you can submit tithers (misspelled) in place of re-vaccinating

[paulajean]

What about the corona vac? I have heard different stories. Whether to give or not??? I need a g00d vet wh0 is familiar with this breed.

[paulajean]

I need a vet in the grapevine, southlake, keller area…..thanks!

[CrazyBasenjiMom]

Hummm, I have a vet in the Heights, that I adore, so do my B's, I know humans that drive from Conroe to see him, his father is also a vet. Dr.. Clint Duncan, 7138649700

[Shaye's Mom]

Florida requires rabies shots - our separate counties differ on how often - here we need to have them once a year, whereas in the next county over, it's once every three years…..

[Kris_Christine]

The corona vaccine is one of the vaccines that is not recommended by the American Animal Hospital Association.

This what Dr. Ronald Schultz has to say about it: To date no one has demonstrated a benefit for coronavirus vaccine. In the vaccination guidelines from the American Animal Hospital Association, neither Giardia nor Coronavirus vaccines are recommended unless they can be proven to be beneficial for a specific animal. http://www.puliclub.org/CHF/AKC2007Conf/What%20Everyone%20Needs%20to%20Know%20About%20Canine%20Vaccines.htm

[MissEvie'sMum]

I'm also in Europe atm so have to vaccinate for rabies to travel about. My gal's only 4months and had her rabies with her final puppy vaccinations. She cried like a little pig for about 10mins and was sensitive in the area for 24hrs. She also slept for most of the next day. My vet said this was normal as it's an uncomfortable vacine. I have a friend who had it too and she said it hurt like a bitch! But the benefits faaar outweigh a little discomfort I think.

[Sunny]

Oklahoma requires it yearly .. with Sandie she gets a lump bout the size of a nickle .. the vet adds something to the shot thats supossed to help that not happen. Her first puppy shot the lump stayed for a long time … but since the additive it last now a few weeks.

[tanza]

I think that OK is different depending on counties? Isn't it? OK City changed to 3yr

[Kris_Christine]

@Sunny:

Oklahoma requires it yearly .. with Sandie she gets a lump bout the size of a nickle .. the vet adds something to the shot thats supossed to help that not happen. Her first puppy shot the lump stayed for a long time … but since the additive it last now a few weeks.

Sunny, Oklahoma law (see below) allows for a 3 year rabies vaccine, but also allows municipalities to impose more frequent boosters. Have you checked your odinances to make sure they actually do require annual rabies vaccinations? What county/city do you live in?

OKLAHOMA Rabies Law http://www.oar.state.ok.us/viewhtml/310_599-3-9.1.htm
Title 310 Chapter 599 Subchapter 3 – Rabies Control
310:599-3-9.1. Required immunization of dogs, cats, and ferrets
(a) The owner or custodian of a domestic dog, cat, or ferret shall cause the animal to be vaccinated against rabies by the time the animal is four months of age and at regular intervals thereafter according to the label directions of an approved rabies vaccine for use in that species, or as prescribed by ordinances or rules adopted by a municipality within whose jurisdiction the animal owner resides.
(b) A veterinarian who administers or supervises the rabies vaccination of a dog, cat, or ferret shall issue to the animal's owner/custodian a vaccination certificate that meets the minimum standards set forth in OAC 310:599-3-7. Animal identification including, but not limited to species, gender, age, and predominant breed and coloring must be indicated on the vaccination certificate.

[Kris_Christine]

@sallred:

I absolutely vaccinate my dog (and cat) against rabies, as we currently live in an area where people still die regularly of rabies and most dogs (or any other animal) are not vaccinated….

You certainly can't be living in the United States. Over the 16 years from 1995 through 2011, there were 49 human rabies cases (averaging 3.0625 per year) in the United States. With approximately 314 million people, 3.0625 cases of human rabies per year is extremely rare, and data from the Centers for Disease Control indicate that none of those cases since 1995 were contracted by a dog or cat in the United States.

Center for Disease Control Cases of Rabies in Human Beings in the United States, by Circumstances of Exposure and Rabies Virus Variant, 1995-2011 http://www.cdc.gov/rabies/location/usa/surveillance/human_rabies.html

Of the 49 human cases of rabies reported from 1995 through 2011, not one case was contracted from a dog or cat in the United States. 35 bats, 1 fox, 1 racoon, 1 mongoose

[eeeefarm]

I believe Benin is in West Africa. Rabies is endemic in Africa.

[Kris_Christine]

@eeeefarm:

I believe Benin is in West Africa. Rabies is endemic in Africa.

Yes, I thought you must live outside the U.S. We at The Rabies Challenge Fund believe that all healthy dogs and cats should be vaccinated against rabies.