Do you do 1 Year Rabies Vac. or the 3 Year Rabies Vac.?

[Cataholic]

There has not been a reported case of rabies in my county in over 30 years. My mom and I have each lost a cat to vaccine induced fibro sarcoma. You won't ever convince us that the risk is worth it.

[Pinot's Mom]

This is my third kitty; both before Pinot had regular, annual, rabies and distemper. We had thought she would be the same. Not so - her rabies is 3-year, and the only distemper she will ever have made her so sick I will not (with my vet's approval) expose her to it again.

Short answer-3 year, but this is the first kitty for me to have that.

[catnapper]

I do the 1 year - my vet told me that the 3 year has an increased chance of cancer.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I have read and heard that all vaccines last much longer than we are told. Many people say that the pharmacutical companies are just trying to make a lot money off of the vaccines. Titers have proven this.

My vet told me to stop all vaccines in cats older than 10. Sky had several bad reactions to the FVRCP shots and he'll never get this again. My old vets used to push vaccines and you couldn't even have a dental or leave your pet there for the day without them being up to date on all shots. My new vet hospital hasn't even mentioned this and I've had several dentals done on my cats there. I do still take all of my cats in for their annual exams but that's it.