Pet owners who fear frequent vaccinations could harm their pets should consult with their veterinarians about alternatives rather than forgoing the state’s annual rabies vaccination requirement for dogs and cats, a state officials said.
Despite the belief by some veterinarians that over-vaccinating can cause health problems in dogs and cats, Dr. Mark Russell said the risk of rabies outweighs the chance that other complications might occur.
“The reason to vaccinate is still there,” said Russell, a Huntsville veterinarian and the president of the state’s Veterinary Medical Association. Read More…
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