An update on vaccines and titer testing for dogs and cats

Research shows that most vaccines have a much longer duration of immunity than originally thought.

Vaccine titer testing

When doing titer (serum antibody) testing on your dog or cat, we will assess the immunologic status of your animal against the common clinically-important infectious diseases, and determine if vaccine boosters are required or advisable. Protection is indicated by a positive titer result. Any measureable antibody level shows protection.

Once your dog or cat’s titer stabilizes, it should remain constant for many years. Titers are sustained unless he has a serious medical problem such as cancer, or receives high or prolonged doses of immune-suppressive drugs.

When determining a vaccine protocol for your dog or cat, it’s important to discuss with our veterinarians. By working with us you can help ensure your animal remains protected from important infectious diseases without over-vaccination and the risk of adverse effects.

Every case is different and can vary for many different reasons so feel free to reach out to us for a consultation to discuss the possibility of titer testing your pet.