How often should dogs get rabies shots and is it ok for a pregnant dog to get a rabies shot?

Question

They are giving rabies shots at the health department so i was wondering these things thanks.

Answer 1

Legally, dogs are supposed to be vaccinated every year. In actuality, the vaccinations last longer. You shouldn't have your pregnant dog get the rabies vaccine though. It could affect the puppies. Wait until the puppies are weaned. Here's my source.

CAN A PREGNANT PET BE VACCINATED?

It is important that live vaccines (see above) NOT be used in pregnant pets. This is because a "modified" virus that will not cause illness in the mother, may still be strong enough to infect the unborn puppies or kittens. Killed vaccines may be given during pregnancy though, as a general rule, it is best not to give any medical treatments during pregnancy if it can be avoided. While the administration of killed vaccines is commonly performed in large animals and food animals, it is not routine for dogs or cats.

Answer 2

It states on the vaccine insert that it should not be given to pregnant dogs. Copies of the inserts are on the net for you to look at.
Rabies is controlled by the states. Some states have a 1 year protocol, some have a 2 year protocol, and some have a 3 year protocol.
As for duration of immunity, the shot is good for at least 7 years. Read the Wisconsin University weblink
http://svmweb.vetmed.wisc.edu/articles/68/5/39
So there is no hurry to get the dog a rabies. Wait until she has had and weaned her pups.

Answer 3

Unless you live in a state that says your dog must have a rabies vaccination every year, after the initial 1 year booster you only need to give it every 3 years. No a pregnant dog should never recive a rabies vaccine.

Answer 4

a rabies vaccine the first on is good for 1 year and is a booster and then it's every 3 years.
My dogs have gotten rabies shots when they were pregnant my vet and several others I have worked for in two different states say rabies is the only vaccine that can be give when pregnant.

Answer 5

one vet i went to said rabies shot every other year

not sure about the pregnant dog, sorry!

Answer 6

do not give a pg female any vx. here in Texas they can get a three year rabies after the first two.

Answer 7

Please do some real research before deciding to vaccinate and how often. This is a lot of controversy with this subject.
http://www.truthaboutvaccines.org/articles.html

There is even a yahoo group you can join on this topic:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TruthAboutVaccines

Answer 8

call the vet and ask before you do anything

Answer 9

once a year