Titer Testing... SO JUST HOW LONG DO YOUR PET’S SHOTS LAST?

I don't give any after puppy shots either, other than rabies and I stopped those on Koko at 10. I think there are some states that allow titers for rabies but I don't live in such a realistic state sadly....

 

I agree 100% as well, especially after what happened with Blueberry after her second set of puppy shots! I titer but I do the rabies vaccination although Blueberry still hasn’t had it. I’m on the fence with her, I’ve been told by some to not do any vaccines after a reaction.
On a different subject did anyone notice with their heart worm the vet pushing Interceptor Plus? I didn’t notice until I got to my car and thought what is this…read the package and it’s for heartworm and round worms and a couple other kinds…my dogs have never had worms of any kind. Just thought it was wrong of them to not even ask if I wanted this one. I took it back in and got the regular Interceptor. They get enough chemicals and after Riley with his enlarged liver and Blueberry with her twitch I tend to question the things these drug companies do. Just my rant lol

 

I always did the regular shots for Layla because of international travel. I just didn't want any hassle. But yeah, titer's are great.

 

The one downside is places that require proof of vaccination - most don't accept titers. I do want to talk to my current vet to see what their pros/cons are for vaccinations. I always understood it that many folks won't do the annual visit if they aren't under the 'he MUST have shots' protocol. But I am happy to bring my pets in for annual checks ups. In fact, one of the reasons we went with a mobile vet for many years was because we had seniors and I don't dose my seniors but I did want them to be seen by a vet. My current vet does both their in house and my in house visits so this is a reminder for me to ask!

Rabies is required here in CT every 3 years, I need proof of it for a dog license. I do see on my rabies shots that a 5 year is listed so want to inquire on that next time we are up for it. I was told by the vet that the 1 year and 3 year are the same shot, same dose, so wonder if the 5 year is similar. Without a license, my dog can be held at the pound. Might not happen, but it did happen to our neighbor (state police officer no less) who didn't bother with shots or license and the dog was held in the pound until they paid a vet to visit and update shots and then go through the licensing process. Another con that I experienced with one of our cats, she got ill, she was young at 5 years old but went into kidney failure - one of her kidneys was tiny (a birth defect). Being experienced with kidney disease, I was on high alert when I noticed a distinct coat change from a one night to the night after. She was brought to our vet and first thing they did was update her on her shots. I have never, ever gotten over the guilt that our poor cat was dosed to the wazoo on top of feeling ill from the failing kidneys and spent her last days with us feeling like .

 

Some states will accept a waiver from the vet if your dog gets a reaction from rabies shot. I wish we had a 5 years option, and I bet dollars to donuts its the same shot like the three year/one year nonsense. How do they not get arrested for fraud??

 

I agree, but unfortunately like Sandy we do travel with Shelby and must have proof of vaccines and titers are not always accepted. I just wish that they were.