1 yr. old dog adopted from shelter but they didn't provide his shot records. He has probably had his rabies shot but I can't be sure. Would it hurt him to get another shot within the same year?
2007-01-20 09:42:54 · 14 answers · asked by Kim G 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Although it is not healthy to give double vaccines, rabies vaccines are required by law in most locations. If you can't get the shelter to provide a physical record, you're probably going to need to have the shot done again so that you can provide proof of vaccination.
2007-01-20 14:51:27 · answer #1 · answered by FairlyErica 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should have provided all his vaccination records, including the rabies certificate and tag, if he had his shots. Otherwise, you can probably assume he didn't get them done and should plan to do this, but call the shelter to check first. If you don't have proof, you will have trouble boarding the dog or enrolling him in obedience classes, not to mention the potential for illness. Extra shots don't hurt, i've had it done with many strays that I didn't know the background of.
2007-01-20 11:40:16 · answer #2 · answered by Cara B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even though you got him from the shelter, there's a high chance there's no medical history on him. When ever we adopt a new cat or dog we always get a rabies shot for it to be safe. As long as the cat or dogs are 4 months or older it's safe. Just don't get a rabies shot, there's parvo, distemper,adenovirus,leptospirosis, parainfluenza, coronavirus, bordetella, and lyme disease vaccinations to consider. Some of these are combined into one shot. Depending on where you live all the shot except rabies you can do yourself. I give my animals their shots and worming pills myself. With a few exceptions, most states all this. A couple of states even allow you to give your own rabies shots. In Virginia I know this used to be the case, but laws can change. I use Drs Foster & Smith for my pet care needs.
2007-01-20 10:11:27 · answer #3 · answered by wolfinator25840 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Call the shelter and explain that you don't have any shot records for your new doggie and that you need to know what shots they know he got for the vet. Sometimes if it is an owner release they give the shot records with the dog. If it is a dog pound pickup and turned to over to the shelter then they may not even know what all shots he has had and your vet may recommend starting anew with him just to be safe. My vet did that with two dogs I found.
2007-01-20 10:23:35 · answer #4 · answered by momof3boys 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I got my cat from the shelter, it was picked up as a stray, so they had no way of knowing whether he had a previous owner and if he had received a rabies vaccination. It would be good to take your dog in and ask the vet. My vet treated the situation as if the cat had never been vaccinated before, just to make sure. It is not recommended to over vaccinate your animal, but it is okay to do it this one time (better safe than sorry) as long as your vet says it is okay.
2007-01-20 09:52:47 · answer #5 · answered by KS 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
rabies vaccine is about 80% powerful in struggling with the ailment. do not hassle you do not have rabies. in case your canine change into unvaccinated and permitted to run at tremendous i might want to be worried, yet this isn't any longer the case- searching after the wound-Use somewhat polysporin or simular antibiotic cream on the wound- or wash with peroxide (stings in spite of the undeniable fact that!) 2 or 3 circumstances an afternoon to be particular that an infection doesn't set in. Teej.
2016-10-17 02:31:15 · answer #6 · answered by carrilo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask the shelter if they have their animals vaccinated prior to adoption.. they should have some information for you...
if not.. ask a Vet first.. but I think it would be OK to get it another shot.. along with all of the other required shots.
2007-01-20 09:52:03 · answer #7 · answered by ♥Tom♥ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
By law a rabies vaccination must be given. If you do not have proof of such vaccination and the dog gets picked up by animal control you will be fined and will have to get one anyway. SO take your dog to the vet and get vaccinations.IT WILL NOT hurt the dog to get vaccinations
2007-01-20 16:01:39 · answer #8 · answered by leftygirl_75 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do your best to try and find out if the vaccine has already been given. Over vaccination, which we have been doing unknowingly for 50 yrs, has taken it's toll on all of our pets. Auto immune diseases, skin problems, and death have all occured due to over vaccinations. See the Wisconsin University weblink
http://svmweb.vetmed.wisc.edu/articles/68/5/39
Personally, I would not let them do another shot at this time.
2007-01-20 11:27:53 · answer #9 · answered by A Great Dane Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you just adopted him call the shelter and ask. They will still have records. Since the dog is over four mouths then he should have received it at the shelter. As I said you should contact the shelter.
2007-01-20 09:49:45 · answer #10 · answered by Shepherdgirl § 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋