dog tags/license/rabies?

Question

I have a 5 month old mini pinscher. We got her rabies tags today (her first rabies shot) so she has that tag. Does we need a dog license as well??? What other tags do we need? Does she need to carry all her tags on her collar/harness??



also:

I researched about vaccinations & all that, & i know that even with the new vaccination protocol, some vets still insist on yearly vaccs even though this has proven to be harmful to animals. I gathered a lot of info about vaccs & came up with this:
a dog should get its combo series 3 times in its puppy years..
then again when its 1 years old
then every 3 years from then.

a dog should get its rabies 4-6 months 1 time
then again 1 year later
& then every 3 years later from then.

& a dog should get its bordatella in a series as a puppy
then every year.

is this all correct? id love to hear all your opinions & how you vaccinate your dogs. thanks so much.

I live in Brooklyn, New York. & for the 6th poster: parvo is included in the combo shots (combo=dhlpp)

Answer 1

My dog is on the same vaccination schedule that you listed. (FYI Jennifer R, bordatella is the same as the kennel cough vaccine). I use the injectable bordatella because my dog is a bracheocyphalic breed. No point using an intranasal vaccine when she doesn't have a protruding nose! The one thing that I do in addition to what you have listed is the leptospirosis vaccine. My vet gives it separately from the distemper series. Ask your vet what is covered in distemper vaccine. It varies per clinic and per vaccine company.

You also need to license your dog. You'll need proof of the rabies vaccine in order to do it. I can't think of a state that doesn't require it. If your dog is altered(I hope she is!) the fee is less.

My dog wears her rabies tag, dog license, microchip tag and a name tag with her name, address, phone numbers (my cell and work). The last line on her name tag says "I am a deaf dog"

I don't know how well you know your neighbors, but I tend to walk my dog in my neighborhood at various hours so people will associate her with me. She is super social and my biggest fear is that she would go off with anyone. Because she is deaf, I can't call for her to come back, so I make sure she is always on lead when we are outside. I also make sure I have a good, clear updated picture of her in the event that I would ever need one

Answer 2

Yes, you need a dog license.

City and county ordinances in most areas of the United States require that your dog has both a current rabies tag as proof of being vaccinated for rabies, as well as a current dog license, as proof that this dog has been registered. Both tags must be worn on your dog's collar or harness at all times.

You can actually get fined for not having a license and rabies tag on your dog. One county over from where I live is a very nice dog park that we like to go to. Animal control stops by there frequently and fines people who do not have visible tags on their animals - it's a $250 fine where we're at.

As far as the vaccinations are concerned, you should find a vet you trust. Most veterinarians will send you a notice when you are due for your next shots. Most will do the three year shot for Rabies once your dog is over a certain age.

Answer 3

I am very glad that you took the time to get your dog her rabies shot. YES, MAKE SURE THAT HER RABIES TAG IS ON HER COLLAR. As far as a dog license, it is not required, but recommended. I live in a fairly small town and it is recommended so that if your dog gets lost, there is another tag to help identify your dog. (Check out the regulations where you live as to what is required) PUT THAT TAG ON HER COLLAR TOO. I usually have the writing facing AWAY from each tag. This way the tags are not rubbing against each other.
When I get my dogs shots I usually get the 4 in one shot called a DHLP&P. I am not really sure what all the letters stand for. But I do know that D is for diptheria, and it seems to me that the last P stands for Parvo. Check with your vet and even have him/her write down the names of all the shots.
You didn't mention if you had given your puppy her parvo shots. This is usually a series of three shots that is VERY IMPORTANT. PARVO CAN KILL A YOUNG PUPPY. THE SYMPTOMS ARE VERY WATERY, KIND OF BLOODY AND SYRUPPY CONSISTENCY. ALSO THE PUPPY WILL WANT TO DRINK A LOT OF WATER AND THEN THROW IT BACK UP. SO MAKE SURE THAT YOUR PUPPY GETS HER PARVO SHOTS!!!!! Please do not expose her to other dogs until she has had her parvo shots!!!
Sorry I don't know about the bordatella. Ask your vet for his/her recommendations.
I am not real sure what you mean by "combo series".
I have 2 German Shepherds that I give their rabies shots once a year. It is just easier for me to remember this way. I also give them their DHLP&P every year as well.
Hope this is of some help to you.

Answer 4

Vaccinations have changed. It used to be yearly, but now, after the initial puppy vaccinations (which includes 3 sets in the first few months, then one more a year after the third set), many are vaccinated every 3 years. This change is recent and perhaps some older vets (ones who are too set in their ways or out of step with current technology) won't know about it. I highly recommend not using those vets. All doctors, for humans and animals, needs to keep abreast of current technology.

That said, you should still take your dog for annual exams. Just because no shots are needed, it doesn't mean other ailments haven't occurred. A yearly exam helps the vet find potential problems early (such as cancer, bad teeth or bones, large non-tumerous fatty deposits, arthritis, etc.) and treat them. I would also recommend annual blood work after a certain age (perhaps starting as early as 7-8 years of age with larger breeds) to check for kidney and liver problems.

As for licensing, this is usually by town/city. Check with your local animal shelter or animal division of your local police about licensing. Usually it's very cheap - $7-10 per pet.

She will need to carry her rabies tag and license on her collar. But I also recommend having actual paperwork handy (paperwork from your vet showing she's had her rabies shot) in the event something "bad" happens (she escapes, bites someone, etc.).

Answer 5

ON the vaccines yes this is correct and if I were you I would also have them give her a kennel cough treatment, it is like a nasal spray up there noses. even if you don't kennel her when you go away, you don't want her contracting it from another dog.

As far as the tags, the tags must all be on the collar so that if you are ever asked for them you can show them. A license is a must along with the rabies tag. That is all that should be required unless of course you put an identification tag on her.

Answer 6

This all depends on where you live and what country you live in.

Sounds to me like you did your homework well. I would agree on what you have said.