Can I refuse rabies vaccine for my dog?

Provisions of the law include vaccination of all dogs and cats by six months of age, use of a USDA-licensed rabies vaccine, use of a uniform vaccination certificate, National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians (NASPHV) form #51, and a rabies tag provided by the vaccinating veterinarian. § 137.

Can I refuse vaccines for my dog?

It is also the right of any business, even veterinary hospitals, to deny services to unvaccinated animals in order to protect the health of other pets and patients. More and more pediatricians are denying service to parents that have opted out of vaccines for their children.

Can you get in trouble for not having your dog vaccinated?

Penalties. If a dog is not properly licensed or vaccinated the owner can receive a citation, or ticket, with a hefty fine.

Does my 13 year old dog need a rabies shot?

A: In California, law mandates administration of rabies vaccine to dogs. Proof of rabies vaccination is also required to license your pet. Most counties in California, including San Francisco County, require dogs to be vaccinated at 4 months old, revaccinated one year later and then at least every three years.

When do dogs stop getting rabies shots?

Considered a core vaccine, rabies vaccines for dogs are required by law in the U.S. All dogs should be vaccinated for rabies at approximately 14 weeks of age, and then again at one year of age. Depending on your local regulations, re-vaccination should happen every one to three years.

Can a vet tech give a rabies vaccine?

7. Can a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Veterinary Assistant administer a rabies vaccine? Yes. A California licensed veterinarian can administer the rabies vaccine or can delegate the administration of the rabies vaccine, to either a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or veterinary assistant.

Should you vaccinate senior dogs?

A: There is no evidence that vaccination increases the risk of any disorders in senior dogs. Vaccinations are spaced out as dogs age not because the vaccines are unsafe but because the duration of immunity is longer with repeated use. Depending on the vaccine, initial doses protect for three weeks to a year.

Should a 14 year old dog get a rabies shot?

Should an old dog get a rabies shot?

The rabies vaccine protects you and your dog from the dangerous virus that can be fatal to animals and humans. California law requires each dog older than three months to be vaccinated against rabies and licensed before it is five months old.

Can you give a dog a rabies shot yourself?

However, by law you cannot administer a rabies vaccine at home. They must be given by a Veterinarian. Many pets therefore go without a rabies vaccine and their exposure to such a deadly virus is imminent.