Guest EmilyAnne Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 When I worked at an animal shelter in Idaho from 1994-1997, (I had not heard of the '3 year' Rabies vaccine at that time), it was very standard practice that it be done every 1 year. I came to Michigan in 1999, and all of a sudden heard about this '3 year' Rabies vaccine. I assumed this was just a new thing. But now I am wondering if it was that out west it was just done differently? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rschultz Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I think it came out 3 years ago..lol Quote Lexie is gone but not forgotten.💜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EmilyAnne Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 ^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 It is generally the same vaccine -- most vets -- even in 1 year states use a vaccine good for 3 years. The states (and sometimes municipalities) decide how long it is good for. Texas went to 3 year protocol about 2002. Last I heard thirtysome states had gone to 3 year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
September Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I got a 3 year for my dachshund last year. I guess the rule of thumb, at least with my vet, is that they have to have 1 year rabies previously to get the 3 year. This year I'm hoping they're able to give Cookie a 3 year b/c she does have a record of her previous rabies shot from when she waiting on the farm last year. Quote http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc124/TgrrValily/CookieMac2009pt2/siggyyayayayayay.jpg Waiting at the bridge: Buddy James, Cookie Dough, Shelby, and Mac. My angels New dog mom to dachshunds Ginger and Ruger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lovey_Hounds Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I got a 3 year for my dachshund last year. I guess the rule of thumb, at least with my vet, is that they have to have 1 year rabies previously to get the 3 year. This year I'm hoping they're able to give Cookie a 3 year b/c she does have a record of her previous rabies shot from when she waiting on the farm last year. the reason you get the one year shot first is to make sure that the dog doesnt have any bad reactions to the vaccine, if the dog is ok with a 1 year shot they are then able to get the 3 year shot when they are due. my vet preffers to do the 3 year if he can so i am not overloading my dogs immune systems every year with shot after shot. I know we have had the 3 year vaccine (in canada) for a while now i remeber my jack russel getting it in 2001, its a newer vaccine but it seems to be as good as the 1 year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EmilyAnne Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 ^^^there is the same amount of serum in the one year vaccine as the three year vaccine, so that theory wouldnt make sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Morgaynn Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I got the three year vaccine for my angel Zeus back in 97.. so it's been around at least that long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 It has been like that in CA since I got my first dog back in 1990(?) or so. Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 ^^^there is the same amount of serum in the one year vaccine as the three year vaccine, so that theory wouldnt make sense? Correct. I'm in IL and I used to work at an animal shelter...it was 99 I think and we did the 3 year rabies, and it had been around for a long time prior to that. Our protocol was, an animal should have it's first rabies vaccine around 6 months of age...and that one's good for a year. After a year, the animal can then have a 3 year rabies (same amount and type of serum as the 1 year)...it's just that the animal's titer should be good for 3 years. Quote Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest meakah Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 We were giving 3 year rabies vaccines back in the late 80s for sure....not sure when exactly it first came about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatricksMom Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 My vet said the only difference is legal--medically the one year is the same as the three year, but some states require rabies shots each year. Thankfully Delaware only wants it every three years to renew the license. I'm not all that paranoid about vaccination, but I do prefer to minimize it when possible. Quote Beth, Petey (8 September 2018- ), and Faith (22 March 2019). Godspeed Patrick (28 April 1999 - 5 August 2012), Murphy (23 June 2004 - 27 July 2013), Leo (1 May 2009 - 27 January 2020), and Henry (10 August 2010 - 7 August 2020), you were loved more than you can know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 We're only required to have rabies done every 3 years in VA - been that way since I first had pets starting in 1995. Quote Laura with Celeste (ICU Celeste) and Galgos Beatrix and Encarna The Horse - Gracie (MD Grace E) Bridge Angels Faye Oops (Santa Fe Oops), Bonny (Bonny Drive), Darcy (D's Zipperfoot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tydyelady Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 (edited) Three years here in Washington too. Opie is going for his annual exam today, and is NOT due for Rabies this year. Edited July 28, 2009 by tydyelady Quote Mom to Toley (Astascocita Toley) DOB 1/12/09, and Bridge Angel Opie (Wine Sips Away) 3/14/03-12/29/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 When I first adopted Emmy and took her to my vet, he gave her a 3 y/o rabies shot and that was 8 years ago. I've been getting them ever since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFlaca Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 We had been "dogless" for about 10 years before we adopted Wendy. The 3 year protocol took me by surprise as in New York, and years previous in Miami, the vaccine was given annually. I like the idea of eliminating uneccesary vaccinations. RyceMom, Are you there? How long has the 3 year protocol been the norm in Miami? Just askin'... Quote Irene ~ Owned and Operated by Jenny (Jenny Rocks ~ 11/24/17) ~ JRo, Jenny from the Track Lola (AMF Won't Forget ~ 04/29/15 -07/22/19) - My girl. I'll always love you. Wendy (Lost Footing ~ 12/11/05 - 08/18/17) ~ Forever in our hearts. "I am yours, you are mine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kydie Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I have been using the 3 yr. vaccine for many years, In Pa. an owner can vaccinate their own dogs, not any others, as I vaccinate all my own pups here for about, 18 years, I can't remember how long it has been out, but it is true, each state has it's own regulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 in new york they are giving the first one year rabies vac. at a really young age. i believe my pup who is nearly 2.5 yrs old had it when he was 12 weeks old. i was appalled, but they are fighting an epidemic. then 3 yr boosters are given a year later. my welsh terrier had is initial shot at 6mo. a one year vac. and then 3 year boosters after and he would have been 16 last december. so, they have been around for quite some time. he went into shock on his 11th birthday, he had a booster and almost lost him. so an adverse reaction can happen at any time......is that comment opening a can of worms? a new discussion on tieters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MZH Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Our vet gives the "one year" rabies shot to everyone but the veterinary instruction slip he sends home says it's really a three year. They believe in annual shots here because rabies is a big problem. As someone said, it's a legal issue or a local health issue, not an strength issue. I would think a rabies shot every year would present a too-high titer problem. I'm sticking to every three years for the time being. There is some kind of rabies shot that's given every year to cats b/c it actually is different has has a safer delivery chemical and is and much safer. Our vet in SC doesn't give it; our vet in CT did, God bless her. I don't know if they give it to dogs or not. I sure wish I knew the name of it. Does anyone know about this other kind of shot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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