[Dailydrool] Not vaccinating

[Riche Churchill]

All of our dogs are over 7 and we no longer give any of them shots other 
than the required rabies shot (and we don't give THAT to the oldest, who 
is 17). Our vet is comfortable with this -- possibly because he used to 
have to come to our house to give them all. They don't go anywhere 
except to the vet's office (probably the most virus and bacteria-laden 
environment possible).

All except the 17-year-old had the 3-year rabies shot this year and one 
had a reaction. First time we've ever had that happen. Recovered OK, but 
a little scary. We would, however,  give boosters if they were younger 
and-or we went to dog parks or waddles or whatever.

IMHO giving shots to dogs over about age 3 is (1) vet's way of at least 
getting to see the dog once a year and (2) a money-maker.

Riche