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How often should my 3-year-old dog get a rabies booster vaccine?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 3 years old | 30 lbs

I have dachshund-terrier male dog who is 3 years old. How often should he have a rabies booster?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

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Published on April 10th, 2018

If your dog had rabies vaccinations as a puppy, then a booster one year later, then he would only need a rabies booster every three years, If you remember where he got his last rabies vaccination, you could call them and ask when his next booster is due.

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    Answered By Rebecca, DVM

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    Published on December 29th, 2018

    Rabies vaccination is typically done at 12-16 weeks of age with a booster vaccine in 1 year. After that law mandates vaccination be given either annually, biennially or triennially. This is to ensure continued immunity to the virus. If a vaccinated animal comes in contact with a suspected rabid animal it is usually recommended that they receive a booster even if not due. There is no cure for rabies so vaccination is used to prevent rabies. Some more information. https://www.vin.com/veterinarypartner/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951479 https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/exposure/animals/domestic.html http://www.cdc.gov/rabies/specific_groups/veterinarians/vaccination.html

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