Question about Rabies shots...

Kim0208 · 06-06-2009, 10:13 PM

My GSD had all his shots when he was a puppy and after reading a lot on here and elsewhere I have come to the conclusion that is all he needs and all I want him to have. As far as the rabies since it is regulated... can Homeopathic vets give rabies shots? I have a couple in my area and I was just curios?

BJDimock · 06-06-2009, 11:13 PM

If they are licensed as vets through the state you are in, they can give a rabies vaccine and it will be legal. They must hold a doctorate in Vet med through an accredited college, and still be recognized as a doctor in good standing with the state that they are licensed in. (Most homeopathic vets in CT are in such a position, but choose not to give routine vaccinations.

LisaT · 06-09-2009, 01:44 AM

yeah, homeopathic vets are vets first, and then they specialize in homeopathy. Some homeopathic will give a remedy right after vaccinating. Some homeopathic vets, like those that BJKimock mentioned, won't give any vaccines at all, just as a personal philosophy and/or preference.

Tehillah · 06-21-2010, 04:41 AM

My holistic vet gives a remedy after the vaccine. This vaccine is nasty. The current rabies vaccine is enough for an elephant. It contains over 40 antigens and only 3-4 are needed for a dog to obtain an immune response. I am so thankful this vaccine is not required where I live. Having said that I need it to travel to the U.S. I wait until my dogs immune system is mature as an adult. I then give the vaccine and when it needs to be done again I do a titer.

06-06-2009, 10:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kim0208 New Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 10	Question about Rabies shots... My GSD had all his shots when he was a puppy and after reading a lot on here and elsewhere I have come to the conclusion that is all he needs and all I want him to have. As far as the rabies since it is regulated... can Homeopathic vets give rabies shots? I have a couple in my area and I was just curios?

06-06-2009, 11:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
BJDimock Knighted Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mansfield, CT Posts: 2,102	Re: Question about Rabies shots... If they are licensed as vets through the state you are in, they can give a rabies vaccine and it will be legal. They must hold a doctorate in Vet med through an accredited college, and still be recognized as a doctor in good standing with the state that they are licensed in. (Most homeopathic vets in CT are in such a position, but choose not to give routine vaccinations. __________________ Proud foster of Gaia, Seda, Ilan, Sika, Fenna, and Tasha(Fidelco Guide Dogs)GSD, Missing Grimm Proud owner of: Ilan, FGD ambassador, Fenna, FGD momma,Sika,chose 2 help me,Gwen,pitX, Kip, GSDx. and,Frodo GSD 7 felines 3 beloved equines

06-09-2009, 01:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
LisaT Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern CA Posts: 17,002	Re: Question about Rabies shots... yeah, homeopathic vets are vets first, and then they specialize in homeopathy. Some homeopathic will give a remedy right after vaccinating. Some homeopathic vets, like those that BJKimock mentioned, won't give any vaccines at all, just as a personal philosophy and/or preference. __________________ K9 Tick Disease Information http://www.rabieschallengefund.org

06-21-2010, 04:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tehillah New Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 15	My holistic vet gives a remedy after the vaccine. This vaccine is nasty. The current rabies vaccine is enough for an elephant. It contains over 40 antigens and only 3-4 are needed for a dog to obtain an immune response. I am so thankful this vaccine is not required where I live. Having said that I need it to travel to the U.S. I wait until my dogs immune system is mature as an adult. I then give the vaccine and when it needs to be done again I do a titer. Last edited by Tehillah; 06-21-2010 at 04:43 AM. Reason: Left out some information

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