Originally posted by wolf_Q
I am going to stay away from the heartworm shot, but I was wondering about the yearly vaccinations. Do you think just having them done every other year would be a good idea?
Of all the meds out I strongly recommend staying away from the 6 month heartworm shot. There is not enough information on it to risk the chance. Too many dogs (of all breeds) have gotten seriously sick or died within months of getting this shot. Stick with the once a month!

Yearly vaccinations are your choice. As I said in my earlier post, I prefer to have titers checked to see if they need vaccinated. I don't like to over vaccinate. Yearly vaccinations are cheaper in the long run. It is just a matter of your comfort in what you choose. If you don't do the blood test yearly to have titers checked then do the vaccines to be safe. I also immunize against Lyme disease. This is usually something you have to request as it is not considered routine by most vets. Rabies you don't have a choice in. Most states dictate by law when a dog has to be vaccinated and it varies from state to state.