Are annual shots overkill!!!

[labmomma]

I as just discussing this with a friend last week. Back years ago, I'm 60, you had a family dog and I don't every remember going to the vets. My grandfather had a dog on his farm that lived to almost 20 or so and he never laid eyes on a vet. I know that the rabies shots are necessary, but I question all of this twice a year visits, etc. I consider myself a responsible pet owner, all are neutered and they do get their shots each year.
Has America's extravagance with their pets caused the increase in vet bills?
Any opinions?
Labmomma

[frawri]

I as just discussing this with a friend last week. Back years ago, I'm 60, you had a family dog and I don't every remember going to the vets. My grandfather had a dog on his farm that lived to almost 20 or so and he never laid eyes on a vet. I know that the rabies shots are necessary, but I question all of this twice a year visits, etc. I consider myself a responsible pet owner, all are neutered and they do get their shots each year.
Has America's extravagance with their pets caused the increase in vet bills?
Any opinions?
Labmomma

I think America is too interested in their pets and not enough in their own children. It is a sad day when a child has no restraint and no training. And the family pet has all the obedience classes and vet visits in the world. Why is that? Don't get me wrong, I love my animals, and they get taken care of very well. But kids in my mind come first then the family pet. Sorry had to let it out there. LOL

[Roxyluvsme13]

Roxy's due up for her shots soon, and she only gets rabies. The other ones, my grandpa insists she doesn't need, and honestly, the ONLY common thing around here I've heard of is Bordatella..so..
And, Lily has had all her shots.

[dogzr#1]

My dogs get all their shots, including rabies. They haven't shown any signs of a reaction to anyshots. Nor have any of my other dogs. so i think I will just stick with them getting shots.