Low cost Rabies Clinic tonight, Monday, July 11
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frequentflier
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Chasey_Lane
Salt Life
Three-year rabies shots can be bad for cats. Do some research and decide if that's what you really want.
kwillia
n/a
Will do.
So if I want to get him another 1 year shot can I do it now or do I have to wait until August?
ICit
Jam out with ur clam out
im on the fence about this...
why would you vac your cat every year then? they use the same vaccine for the 1yr vac as the do for the 3yr
(most vets just order the Rabies V3... this one you are able to give its first year and for the 3yr as well.
Its rare to find a vet that will carry the Rabies V1.... only good for a year. ... I bet 9 out of 10 times people who are getting the 1yr shot are getting the 3yr shot!) :shrug:
I only know 1 vet in the area that did have the yr shots
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Chasey_Lane
Salt Life
Yes, but in triple quantities. It is not good for the cat's system and can be toxick/cause tumors.
ICit
Jam out with ur clam out
Chasey_Lane
Salt Life
I'd think you could vaccinate now, but you might want to check with your vet.
Chasey_Lane
Salt Life
Not sure how that confuses you... :shrug:
ICit
Jam out with ur clam out
seeing that most of the time its the same vac given
.. are you talking that they give three times the amout at that visit?
ginwoman
Well-Known Member
But the three year is safe for dogs? I'm taking my mini-poodle tonight.
Chasey_Lane
Salt Life
Ask your vet...
rabbithead
New Member
The 3 year rabies vaccine and the 1 year rabies vaccine are exactly the same. I think what you are referring to is the Purevax rabies vaccine for cats. It is only good for 1 year. The reason it is safer than the "regular" rabies vaccine is that it causes less irritation in the tissues and little or no chance of a Vaccine Related Sarcoma (cancer) forming.
I don't think any of the low cost rabies clinics offer the Purevax vaccine for cats, as it is much more expensive. You would have to check with the organization sponsoring the clinic.
I don't think any of the low cost rabies clinics offer the Purevax vaccine for cats, as it is much more expensive. You would have to check with the organization sponsoring the clinic.
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Chasey_Lane
Salt Life
Well then, there is your answer... the 1-year is safe.
ICit
Jam out with ur clam out
Im not being a smart arse... I work at a vet, have for MANY years and only letting other know a few facts. :shrug:
Just because its a 3yr shot doesnt mean they are getting "more" then a 1yr shot...... all shots given are 1cc ... and there are certain places EACH vaccine should be given now to keep track of reactions.
any vaccine can develop into a small mass... even on dogs. not all turn into cancer. They do monitor cats more than dogs but they have also come along way with the feline vaccines because of that reason. This is also why they have spit vaccines up and started to give them in specific areas.
Point is... if you really feel your pet doesnt need even the "yearly" shots... dont give them
But Rabies is LAW Many vets push shots on owners to make a quick buck.. That’s their money maker…. And vaccinating your pet yearly is really doing more harm than good! For dogs the only thing that should be done yearly is Lepto because its Titer only lasts maybe 6 months to a year. (but not all dogs need this) Just as not all dogs need to be vaccinated for Kennel cough or even Lyme.
ICit
Jam out with ur clam out
... I couldnt remember the name of the vaccine for the cats.. I knew there was one just for them but hard to find... and I have only found it one place. and it is more expensiverabbithead
New Member
To be on the safe side, I would wait until mid-August. It would be ok to give now, but more frequently vaccines are given = more chance of adverse reactions. The SMAWL rabies clinics are held the second Monday of every month, including August, as far as I know.
