How often should my dog get a rabies vaccine? Any side effects?

There are [no ill effects](https://www.petcoach.co/article/can-vaccines-harm-my-pet) that I am aware associated with getting [rabies](https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/rabies/) vaccinations close together. Just the usual possible side effects of any vaccination are possible. These may include, lethargy, fever, pain at the site of injection or a swelling at the site of injection. As long as she seems healthy, I wouldn't worry about it too much.

Yes, the rabies vaccine is very safe, and side effects are very rare. It's more than likely you won't see any side effects at all, but I will put a link below on what to expect after vaccination. The chances Daisy will die from it are extremely remote, but I can 100% guarantee she would die if she came down with rabies. I hope this helps. https://www.avma.org/public/PetCare/Pages/What-to-expect-after-your-pets-vaccination.aspx

You are correct, the first rabies vaccine is only good for one year. After that, depending on where you live, the next rabies vaccine could be good for three years. Some cities/states still require the rabies vaccine to be given every year though so you need to check what the law is in your area. Your vet will know. All, that being said, with her rabies vaccine being overdue - you need to update it as soon as possible and it may only be marked good for one year because you are overdue. Again, you must check with your vet regarding your local laws. Regardless, you need to get her rabies vaccine booster as soon as you can. Hope this answers your question. Best wishes!

Yes of course. There is only 1 Rabies vaccine used in most clinics. However, we can make this 1 vaccine good for 3 years if your pet is over the age of 1 and has already received their adult 1 year booster. But the exact same vaccine is given to every pet, whether they are a young puppy, or an adult dog. The difference is that in a young puppy, the rabies vaccine will only protect them for 1 year due to their still developing immune system, but when they are of adult age, it can last for 3 years. I hope that this clarifies things for you. Best wishes with your pet Georgia moving forward. Take care! : )

Rabies vaccines are known to provide adequate immunity for at-least three years. In many dogs, the immunity is even longer and there will always be some amount of immunity if they have been vaccinated before. However, in countries like the Philippines where rabies is more prevalent, it's recommended to get a vaccine every year to ensure the immunity is high. I hope that helps to answer your question and all is well with Jewel.

This is absolutely no problem. We often vaccinate against rabies more often when dogs need to travel abroad and need to show a particularly high vaccination titer. It is a normal side effect that your dog is a bit tired after the vaccination.

The vaccination will be effective and it would't need to be repeated. However, Jap's immune system may be slightly down after vaccination and giving him antibiotics now may weaken his immune system further. Please, get in touch with your vet to make sure that your dog does need a course of oral antibiotics. Please, do not start antibiotic therapy uless you were advised so by your vet.