Study Revealing Dogs Might Not Need Boosters Every Year Is Ruffling Feathers in Vet Community
Vaccination debates don't just apply to humans. Many pet parents are reluctant on vaccinating their fur babies even though many places, like the groomers, will ask for up-to-date vaccination records. Others are not hesitant about getting their dogs vaccinated, it's the frequency of yearly shots that brings up red flags for them.
But according to a new study, dogs might not need a booster every year. TikTok user @rachelfusaro shared a bit about the study and how it is shaking up the veterinarian community. Take a look.
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Wow, this is such an interesting study. As it turns out, over 90% of the dogs in the study still showed protective immunity five years later without getting an annual booster shot. This TikToker explained she gets Titer testing done for her dog instead of the annual boosters. This blood test will assess a pet's level of immunity to the core diseases - parvo, distemper, and hepatitis. The Titer test gives owners the chance to determine whether or not their dog needs a booster.
"My dog literally has crippling anxiety and cost me $1K just to get his yearly wellness. This would be great if I only need to do it once every five years," wrote @sosyrupy. Right? A trip to the vet does not come cheap. So if it is true and our dogs don't need vaccine boosters every year, we can spend that on our fur babies in other ways like treats and new toys.
Now, before you run off and think your dog doesn't need a single vaccine, let us remind you that vets recommend the core vaccinations - rabies, distemper, and parvo. And for rabies, they suggest getting the booster yearly. In fact, almost all states require dogs to have rabies vaccination.
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