Is 12 weeks too early for rabies vaccine?

Is 12 weeks too early for rabies vaccine?

The initial dose of rabies vaccine can be administered to dogs and cats as early as 12 weeks of age. Most states allow veterinarian discretion in the use of a rabies vaccine labeled as a 1-year or 3-year product when administering the initial dose.

How long do distemper side effects last?

Distemper Vaccine Side Effects Swelling or pain at the injection site is not uncommon. Some pets may be a little tired for the first 24 hours or so after being vaccinated. These are mild but normal effects of most vaccines and should improve with time and rest.

Can a dog get a rabies vaccine at 12 weeks?

Q. When should the vaccination program begin? For both dogs and cats, a typical routine will be eight, 12 and 16 weeks for the first vaccinations.

When was the last time Otto got a rabies shot?

Otto was vaccinated for rabies again on April 2, 2009, and again on March 20, 2012. His most recent rabies vaccination was on October 28, 2015. (Note that we were out of compliance with state law from March 21, 2015 through October 28, 2015.) So he is “due” for a rabies vaccination by October 28 of this year.

What was the treatment for the Wisconsin girl with rabies?

Doctors treated her with a regimen called the Milwaukee Protocol. It includes antiviral medications and a medically-induced coma to let the brain rest. It was the same regimen used to successfully treat a 15-year-old Wisconsin girl who had rabies in 2004.

How did a 15 year old girl survive rabies?

It includes antiviral medications and a medically-induced coma to let the brain rest. It was the same regimen used to successfully treat a 15-year-old Wisconsin girl who had rabies in 2004. Despite its past success, doctors never expected Precious to leave the pediatric intensive care unit.

How old was my dog when he got his rabies shot?

He was estimated to be about six months old, and was vaccinated that day with a five-way vaccination (distemper, adenovirus-type 2, coronavirus, parainfluenza, and parvovirus) and a separate three-way vaccination (adenovirus-type 2, parainfluenza, and bordetella) made by a different company. On May 14, 2008, he was given a rabies vaccine.

What was the condition of the woman who got rabies?

She probably had rabies. The next day, May 9, the woman’s neurological condition continued to deteriorate. An electroencephalogram, which measures brain activity, recorded delta waves, indicative of severe brain damage. The medical team sent tissue samples to the CDC, which confirmed rabies on May 11.

He was estimated to be about six months old, and was vaccinated that day with a five-way vaccination (distemper, adenovirus-type 2, coronavirus, parainfluenza, and parvovirus) and a separate three-way vaccination (adenovirus-type 2, parainfluenza, and bordetella) made by a different company. On May 14, 2008, he was given a rabies vaccine.

Otto was vaccinated for rabies again on April 2, 2009, and again on March 20, 2012. His most recent rabies vaccination was on October 28, 2015. (Note that we were out of compliance with state law from March 21, 2015 through October 28, 2015.) So he is “due” for a rabies vaccination by October 28 of this year.

How often should a 12 year old dog get a distemper shot?

Triennial vaccination, although it delivers fewer vaccinations to your dog, is just as flawed in its logic as annual vaccination. Most 12 year old dogs who are vaccinated triennially will be vaccinated eight times for distemper. While that’s certainly better than 15, it’s still most likely 7 times too many!