That article ends with a bombshell that reveals the real reason why so many vets still insist that dogs
require yearly vaccinations:
Most areas require a vaccination once every three years, though some locals
require a yearly vaccination.
However, many states disregard these federal guidelines and
require yearly vaccination.
Not exact matches
Yearly checkups are also important so that your pet can get their
required vaccinations.
Cats will
require some
vaccinations yearly and others every three years, and the
vaccinations may be split and given separately in order to decrease the stress on the immune system.
Are you committed to provide annual vet care for your cat such as check - ups,
vaccinations (state law
requires all pets over 6 months of age receive rabies
vaccinations yearly), and flea / tick medicines?
Rabies — is the only
vaccination required by law and is given at three months of age and is then given on a
yearly basis.
In planning your pet budget, consider the following items — good quality cat food, litter box supplies and litter, bedding and toys, grooming tools, scratching post (preferably at least 3 feet high to allow for a full body stretch), carrier for safe transporting, regular vet checkups with
required and recommended
vaccinations, and a
yearly county license tag.
If your pet
requires any routine
vaccinations or treatment then they will usually be taken care of at this time, for example your dog may be tested
yearly for heart worms.
Vaccinations need to be repeated
yearly to keep the
required of level of antibodies in your dog's body.
Some areas
require yearly rabies
vaccination.
Many practitioners also administer
yearly vaccinations against Chlamydia psittaci (CP) and feline leukemia and most States also
require that cats receive a
yearly rabies
vaccination.
Our adoption contract legally binds you to provide the dog with proper veterinary care, including a
yearly wellness exam, up - to - date
required vaccinations and emergency care if necessary.
A. SC state law
requires that all dogs and cats receive a rabies
vaccination at the age of 16 weeks and booster
yearly or every three years depending on the vaccine given.
Many organizations
require proof of a
yearly rabies, feline leukemia virus and FVRCP
vaccination.
Vaccination requires two initial doses, 3 weeks apart with
yearly boosters.