Will Falconer, DVM Moderator
Hi Cathy,
So, this is a vet problem, not your problem. Is she suggesting the male's on again/off again UTI's are healthy? Normal? Or, suggesting that immunity from earlier vaccines wouldn't protect against that stray bat (that might be rabid, that might get in, that might bite your cat -- gotta eye roll everytime I hear this story)?
I'd fire her and find someone more aware and understanding that neither of your cats A. needs more rabies vaccine (they are already immune), and B. would be benefitted more than harmed by yet another. I'd use the word "sympathetic" here for the next vet, but ultimately, the word is "aware." None of this is about law enforcement. It's about the ultimate health of your charges.
Shame on her for putting on the deputy dawg badge, thinking upholding a flaky law beats upholding her veterinarian's oath to protect her patients.
Next applicant, please?