Will Falconer, DVM Moderator
Hi Tara, and welcome to the Vital Pack!
I think the answers you're seeking will become pretty obvious if you read the Efficacy page I've posted on vaccinations. Cliff's Notes version: your guy has been immune since his early vaccines, and that immunity is likely lifelong. He's done. But read that page, and you'll see the source of that information. I think you'll be surprised.
You've just inspired me to get my Snake Bite Remedy Kit into high gear, because it's worked very well in animals struck by rattlers, and has no downside like the vaccine. I'll see if I can get that up in the next week or so, on a page all its own.
With kennels, most will accept a letter of waiver from a vet. I write them for my patients regularly. Another goal I have is to educate kennel owners about this! They are taking way too large a role in affecting other people's animals by having these rules, and it's not a positive effect! Same with the groomers -- they may mean well, or maybe they are just doing CYA, but it's really gotten out of hand.
Thanks for joining the discussion.