Posted by Deerhounds on October 10, 2002 at 23:24:41:
In Reply to: Re: to vaccinate or not posted by angel416 on October 07, 2002 at 18:51:00:
:: I'm still a little confused about titer tests. Is it a blood test? Can you titer test for rabies?
: - mireille
Yes, it is a blood test and yes, you can titer test for rabies. Rabies is the most common titer test of all because some countries require a test result to bring a dog or cat into their country.
It can only be done at the lab at Kansas State University, but any lab can handle it on blood drawn by your vet.
Few, if any, places will accept a titer in lieu of a rabies vaccination, but if you have a dog who needs a waiver for health reasons, then I think having the titer is a good idea, in case there is an incident, so it can help you show your dog was vaccinated in the past.
Christie Keith
Caber Feidh Scottish Deerhounds
Holistic Husbandry since 1986
http://www.caberfeidh.com
