Will Falconer, DVM Moderator
Hi Rebecca,
Yes, "oldies" probably not an appropriate word here. Truth be known, most of what I write is pretty timeless. Rabies and vaccinosis is, certainly.
You are thinking along correct lines. Before the "insult" of a vaccination, you want the animal to be in top, vital health. I've kept some of my young patients without it for a year, while I've worked on their health with homeopathic prescribing.
Keep an eye on the news and the local public health service website. They'll report cases of rabies, and you can assess the risk of exposure while you work on this pup's health. Most often, time is on your side, especially if she's not running free.
All the best with her.
p.s. you can also write me through my Contact page if you'd like to get some rabies vaccine tautodes. These are not expensive, and are what I give every one of my patients before and after their vaccination, as a means of minimizing the damage potential.