Cat vaccines?

[Owlie]

Roadie gal, it depends on the state/county laws. Some places say that you do have to vaccinate even indoor cats. What if the cat gets out or is exposed to an indoor/outdoor cat, etc?

I cannot imagine that there's a non-adjuvant vaccine that lasts for three years, owing to the fact that it's adjuvant-free.

[indysteel]

I cannot imagine that there's a non-adjuvant vaccine that lasts for three years, owing to the fact that it's adjuvant-free.

Exactly. My understanding is that the testing they've done on Purevax to test it's efficacy over a longer period has been inconclusive and, thus, it has not been approved for anything but annual dosing.

[Owlie]

Indeed. I would think that in some animals, it works for longer than a year, but I don't think that would be case for a majority.

[OakLeaf]

If that's the case, I have no idea what an antibody titer might cost, but it could be worth it.

[indysteel]

Oak, that doesn't address the vet's issue with compliance with the law. No compliance, at least around here, means that they refuse further treatment. While Indiana allows for rabies vaccination every three years, it has to be by way of a vaccine approved for such use, which brings me to the crux of my original question.

[Helene2013]

I do not have the answer to your specific question but I don't know if you know of or read information from Dr. Jean Dodds. She is an excellent source of information. She even has protocols set for when/how we should vaccinate our pets. I wrote to her a few times for breed reactions to vaccinations and she is very fast to reply to us (at least a few years ago). Very much dedicated vet (no longer practicing I think - but still very involved in the world of researching, etc re: vaccines.

http://www.itsfortheanimals.com/DODD...-PROTOCOLS.HTM

Vaccinations for my cats and dogs are minimal. If it was not because we travel across Canada/USA with our cats and dogs they would get titers (blood test to tell what is left as immunization). But because of the law, we have to vaccinate every 3 years. It is a shame as we know the vaccine can last much more longer than this. They no longer get any type of shots, but for rabies, because in some States it is mandatory and would be a hassle crossing Canada/USA borders without those certificates. But for the rest of vaccination, I work with titering.

Another excellent source of information is from
Kris L. Christine, Founder, Co-Trustee
THE RABIES CHALLENGE FUND
www.RabiesChallengeFund.org

She works really hard at making sure we stop abusing vaccination in animals.

Good luck in getting the answers your are looking for. But unless mandatory, and even if it was (except for crossing borders), my pets would no longer receive vaccinations once their puppy ones were given. Too many risks involved. But that's me.