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Originally Posted by quincymycat

As for the rabies, I never did understand why the requirement varies so much from province to province. I know in BC, it is every 3 years, but Ontario says every year.

Rabies is endemic (wide spread & very prevalent) in the Eastern Canada & the U.States, whereas in Western Canada it is not. Same with Lymes disease for example.

It also depends on which vaccine the vet is using, some vaccines state it is either a "yearly" vaccine - "guarenteed for 1 years' protection" or a three year vaccine "guarenteed for 3 years' protection" Though the protection coverage is not always 100%.

As for needing the FVRCCP & DA2PLCPV-CorLy every year or even 3 years here is the new vaccine protocol & immunology information in regards to any Modified Live Virus (MLV) Vaccine. This does not include the Rabies vaccine as that is a Killed Virus (KV) Vaccine.

Originally Posted by Dracko

Since your cats are 100% indoors do you think there is really a need for the vaccine?

In the US Rabies is still mandatory whether indoor or not, including when bringing an animal across the border for a vacation you must provide upto date Rabies vaccination certificate or titre test.

Some critical-thinking reading on the Rabies Vaccine: http://www.naturalrearing.com/coda/a..._big_scam.html

The vaccines, particularly rabies, are a political and economic scam being forced upon pet owners because they do not know the truth. Rabies, nationwide, is nowhere near the problem the veterinarians, media, politicians and bureaucrats would like you to believe. If you wish more of the truth go to your local city or county government building and look up the codes and statutes concerning vaccines and rabies. Get figures from local animal control for rabies in dogs, cats and wildlife in your area. Then you can start to fight back, take control of your life, and protect your pet from the only dreaded disease that is important--special interest groups pushing their program leading to vaccine induced damaged immune systems. Only you can set yourself free.

Current Veterinary Therapy by Kirk, the textbook bible for veterinarians in general, has an article on canine and feline vaccines by two researchers. Near the end of the article is a paragraph called Annual Vaccinations. It states "The practice of annual vaccinations lacks scientific validity or verification. There is no immunological requirement for annual vaccinations. The practice of annual vaccinations should be considered of questionable efficacy unless it is used as a mechanism to provide an annual physical examination or is required by law." Sure, if we can't manipulate you with annual vaccinations let's pass a law to get you into the office. Nice trick!

AG when speaking to your vet be sure to mention you want the 3 year vaccine not the yearly one.