How often does a dog need rabies vaccination?

Answer 1

In the United States, the first rabies vaccine can be given to a puppy or kitten at 16 weeks of age. This vaccine is considered effective for one year, after which the dog or cat can be given a multi-year rabies vaccine.

Answer 2

This is a legal issue, as rabies vaccines are mandated as a public health measure. In the United States, the standard frequency is once as a puppy, one year later, then depending upon the vaccine given the dog will be due for a rabies booster vaccine either every year or every three years.

Your local veterinarian will be able to tell you what vaccine your dog needs to maintain compliance with local and state vaccination laws.

Answer 3

One shot at 4 months of age and a booster at 1 year. After that very three years (with the 3 year vaccine) unless it is bitten by another animal or if local laws require more frequent vaccinations.

Answer 4

So they cannot spread rabies. When a rabid dog bites a human or another animal the bite causality can contract rabies, a viral disease that is often fatal. About 97% of Rabies comes from dog bites. Vaccination programs have helped eradicate rabies in many countries.

Answer 5

The answerPets should get rabies shots once a year.

Answer 6

Once a year.