Frequently Asked Questions
Vaccinations
Should I vaccinate my older dog or cat?
Unfortunately there is no definite answer to this very common question. Many current studies show that cats and dogs have sustained protection from routine vaccinations that are given every year.
I am suggesting to owners of older pets that they consider not vaccinating and in addition requesting a titer check. A titer is a blood test that indicates a level of antibodies (cells that protect mammals from disease).
It is not a 100% guarantee that your pet is protected, but neither are vaccines guaranteed to be 100% effective either.
In fact we know that in cats, we see a problem called injections sarcomas. *, which we suspect is due to a reaction from vaccinations either from the site (usually the neck) or what is in the vaccine.
* Please see injection sarcomas.
