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What is the correct age at which I should have my puppy or kitten vaccinated against Rabies? |
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Vaccination of dogs,
ferrets, and livestock can be started at no
sooner than three months (12 weeks) of age.
Some cat vaccines can be given as early as
two months (8 weeks) of age. Regardless of
the age of the animal at the initial
vaccination, a booster vaccination should be
administered 1 year later and continued at
yearly intervals for the remainder of the
animal's life. Currently, animals may be vaccinated annually or triennially depending upon the vaccination used. The Animal Clinic of West Plains currently offers both types of vaccination, please check with our knowledgeable staff on which is best for your pet. According to Federal and State laws, rabies vaccines should be administered only by or under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian. As such, we are unable to sell the Rabies vaccine over the counter for client administration to their cats and dogs. This information is provided by the American Veterinary Medical Association and in the Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control, 2007, released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Control and Prevention
National Center for Zoonotic,
Vector-Borne, & Enteric Diseases (NCZVED) Public:
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