How long after rabies vaccine expired is it effective for cats?

Noncore Vaccines

TABLE 5. Vaccination Recommendations: Adult Cats Overdue for Scheduled Revaccination
Vaccine Type	Overdue
Rabies (recombinant or inactivated)	Overdue if more than 3 years since administration of a labeled 3-year vaccine; or, if more than 12 months since administration of a labeled 1-year vaccine.

How long is a rabies shot good for after the expiration date?

Most rabies vaccines state that dogs and cats vaccinated for the first time must be revaccinated within 12 months, then every 36 months afterwards.

What happens if I vaccinate my cat late?

Missing a vaccination or booster If your puppy or kitten is more than 2 weeks late for booster vaccination, their immune system will no longer be as active, and this means that there will be less of an immune response from the subsequent vaccination.

What is the risk of an expired rabies vaccination?

The primary risk your dog faces when his vaccines expire is illness. Vaccines protect your dog from dangerous and potentially fatal diseases such as parvo and rabies. If you allow your dog’s vaccines to expire, he could become sick or die as the result of an unnecessary and preventable illness.

When do dog rabies shots expire?

In California, the law reads that any dog must receive 3 rabies vaccines in the first 5 years of life. That means 1 is given at 3-4 months of age, then at 1 year and 3-4 months of age, and then 3 years later. After this, dogs are then required to be vaccinated every 3 years.

How late is too late for rabies shot?

A patient who was bitten by a bat a few months ago is wondering if it is too late to receive rabies PEP. There is no time limit regarding the administration of PEP after an exposure.

How often does cat need rabies shot?

Core cat vaccine. Rabies is 100\% fatal to cats, with no treatment available. Prevention is key. 1 dose is given a year after the last dose of the initial series, then every 3 years.