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Is it worth vaccinating older dogs?
Adrienne Kunde
2025-10-17 11:38:05
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Dogs are seniors when they are about 10 or 11 years old.
Veterinarians recommend wellness visits twice a year to screen for age-related illnesses.
Dogs must receive the rabies vaccine every three years.
Veterinarians administer other vaccines on a need basis.
If the senior dog’s vaccination history is unknown, the veterinarian can schedule shots two to four weeks apart.
The veterinarians will consider the dog’s breed when creating the schedule.
Vaccines have huge benefits, and failing to vaccinate your pet can have deadly consequences.
Most dogs do not exhibit vaccine side effects, but some experience mild allergic reactions.
Felipe Hoeger
2025-10-08 04:42:47
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Dogs require annual booster vaccines throughout their lives; this is to ensure maximum protection against life-threatening diseases.
We base our choice of vaccines on the lifestyle of the dog rather than age.
Annual boosters usually cover leptospirosis and kennel cough.
However, distemper, parvovirus and canine hepatitis are usually needed every three years.
Therefore, a dog would need a vaccine every year to have maximum protection against diseases.
As veterinary professionals, we would always recommend vaccinations; the risk is not worth taking when it comes to the harmful diseases.
It is not a legal requirement to have a dog vaccinated, but it is highly advisable.
Some kennels, dog trainers and day-care require vaccinations for all dogs to use their services.
Insurance can also be invalidated if dogs are not vaccinated.
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