My vet called. I was right. She apologized that she had gotten confused, but indicated that the clinic does not use Purevax vaccines, rablies for otherwise. Which means that not only was she wrong in insisting that there was a 3-year version of it, but in insisting that the clinic "only" uses non-adjuvanted vaccines. It seems to me that that's a pretty significant thing to be wrong about. She encouraged me to find a vet for Izzy that offers Purevax (which I have done), but it leaves me with a big quandry. I've otherwise liked working with this clinic and they've taken very good care of Henry (my 14 year old cat) for a variety of issues, some of which have been serious. As he ages, having a nearby vet with several docs, emergency hours, generous regular hours is a good thing. So I don't know that I want to severe ties with them, but at the same time, I'm troubled by her lapse and by the clinic's apparent decision to use adjuvanted vaccines and not at least informing and offering their clients the safer choice. So, I don't know what to do. The only other clinic in town does not use Purevax. The clinic we're taking Izzy to is about 20 minutes away.
Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen hard. Practice wellness. Play with abandon. Laugh. Choose with no regret. Continue to learn. Appreciate your friends. Do what you love. Live as if this is all there is.
--Mary Anne Radmacher