My senior dog is old. Does he still need all shots besides rabies?

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My senior dog will be 18 in Nov. does he really need the reg shots besides his rabies? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 17 years and 7 months old | 12 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

That is a great question. Vaccinations and the benefits and risks should be discussed with your veterinarian. This is best because your veterinarian knows your pets medical history and whether all the vaccinations are still ok to do based on your pets immune system and current health. Another thing to take into account is your pets exposure to certain diseases. Most pets at least go outside to potty, so that scenario can expose your pet to certain diseases like leptospirosis (found in rainwater and the soil) and distemper (mimics rabies symptoms). And if your pet gets groomed periodically or goes to doggy daycamps or parks, then the Bordetella vaccination would be recommended to protect them from upper airway infections. Rabies however is the only legally required vaccination by law for pets to get. I hope that this information is helpful. Best of luck moving forward.

My senior dog is old. Does he still need all shots besides rabies?

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