My dog is 10. Can I get an affordable rabies titer instead of vaccine?

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I asked my Veterinarian, who only cares about making money and not the welfare of the animals, to please do a Rabies Titer. My doggies have been vaccinated all of their lives and both are 10 years young. I was told the Titer is $370.00 and it’s just cheaper to vaccinate them! This is utterly absurd! As a Veterinarian Technician, I know that all animals are over vaccinated... Where can I get a Titer done in my area on my limited income that lets me know they are must fine. Sacramento CA. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | neutered | 12 years and 2 months old | 13 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I understand your concerns. The costs of tests depend on what the lab charges your Vet. I know that we charge about $150 for a Rabies titer (PA). I would call practices in your area. California has a higher standard of living than other areas. Your vet has little control over lab prices. Your Vet was probably trying to just be honest and up front that it is just cheaper to vaccinated and meant no harm. For what it’s worth a high rabies titer is not valid as proof of vaccination according to the law. It will not protect your dogs from quarantine at your cost if they bite someone. Rabies is deadly in humans and the law sadly doesn’t care about titers or over vaccination. I wish you the best!

My dog is 10. Can I get an affordable rabies titer instead of vaccine?

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