My dog already had a rabies vaccine as a puppy, is it okay that the vet gave her another one recently?
My 11 year old peekapoo (17 lb) recently had a fatty tumor removed and was spayed. While there the vet gave her a rabies shot according to the papers I received afterward. She already had her rabies vaccination when she was a puppy. Will this harm her?
2 Answers
Rabies vaccines are licensed based on how long immunity is expected to last after they’re given to a pet. Some are licensed for yearly use and others are licensed for three yearly use. It would be a good idea to speak to your vet to check how long the vaccine that was given to your girl is expected to last and when she’s due for a rabies booster.
Vaccine reactions do occur but they’re rare. In my experience, the most common reaction to vaccination is a little soreness at the site of the injection or a generalized feeling of lethargy and discomfort. Less commonly, dogs develop some facial swelling and hives. These reactions don’t last long at all. This rabies vaccination is very unlikely to harm your pet and will help to protect her from a fatal disease.
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