This petition was submitted during the 2017–2019 Conservative government

Rejected petition Change vaccine protocol for pets.

Dogs and cats are routinely vaccinated every 1-2 years. Evidence suggests that many pets will be immune for the remainder of their lives following one vaccination. Others may need repeat vaccination after 5-7 years. Vaccine dose to be adjusted according to animals weight, not one dose for all breeds

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Many local authorities have a mandatory policy for boarding kennel regulations that dictates that pets are vaccinated annually.The vaccine label clearly states that vaccines should only be given to healthy pets. Animals with compromised health are still required to be vaccinated despite not being an infectious risk. A titer test can be performed to check an animals immunity. It the titer test proves the animal is immune, this should be accepted by all local authorities.

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