The only downfall to titering is that it's expensive... clients would much rather pay $20 for a distemper vaccine than $100 to titer... is one better for the pet? Yes... but with the economy the way that it is, I can easily see how the $20 vs $100 is the easier option...

Don't forget, if you can't afford the bloodwork to titer for these, talk to your vet about vaccinating only every 3 years!! This is not only cost-effective, but safer than vaccinating every year.

Now... from working in a clinic, I can tell you... the only time some/most clients bring their pets in is because they're due for vaccines. If we started offering 3 year DHLPP (we already offer 3y rabies), we would NOT see those pets for 3 years... just because you have vaccines for 3 years does not mean your pet still should not be examined by your vet on a YEARLY basis. This is ESPECIALLY important in older/senior pets! Also, in senior pets (age 10+, depending on breed), talk to your vet about discontinuing their vaccines altogether (granted, you will still have to get rabies as per the law [in the US, anyway]).

I know most of you on pet talk already know all of this, but on the off-chance that one person doesn't I felt it needs to be said.

If you can afford to titer, absolutely do it!! If not, ask your vet about vaccinating every 3 years instead

Very good reads, thank you for sharing.