If a titer test will give you peace of mind, or help you make a vaccination decision about a puppy or a dog of
unknown vaccine history, then it's worth considering.
Avoid places where dogs of
unknown vaccine history might have been such as dog parks, beaches, and neighborhood parks.
Adult dogs with
unknown vaccine history must receive two initial vaccines 3 - 4 weeks apart to be adequately protected.
Adult cats with
unknown vaccine history must receive two initial vaccines 3 - 4 weeks apart to be adequately protected.
Not exact matches
Older dogs with an
unknown or improper
vaccine history should be vaccinated as well.
You will also need to booster this
vaccine in 3 - 4 weeks in adult cats with an
unknown vaccination
history or if it is receiving this
vaccine for the first time.
Adult cats with
unknown vaccination
history should also receive a single dose of killed or recombinant rabies
vaccine.
Core
vaccines: are recommended for all puppies and dogs with an
unknown vaccination
history.
If an adult cat has never received this
vaccine, or vaccination
history is
unknown, a booster should be administered 3 - 4 weeks after the first vaccination is given.
The AAFP guidelines call for a series of 2 FVRCP
vaccines to be given 3 - 4 weeks apart to an adult with an
unknown vaccination
history but the WSAVA (World Small Animal Veterinary Association) recommends that only 1 FVRCP
vaccine be given with a booster
vaccine 1 year later.
However, since his
vaccine history was
unknown and he had clearly been a stray, rabies could not be ruled out.
Since dogs in shelters are kept in close quarters and sometimes have
unknown or no prior
vaccine history, they can readily spread disease unbeknownst to the staff.