Why do I need to vaccinate an indoor-only pet for rabies?

First of all, it’s the law. All pets must by vaccinated for rabies after they become 12 weeks of age. That first vaccine must be boostered a year after the first to stay current. After that, a rabies vaccine must be boostered every three years. For cats, it’s the same, unless you choose the PureVax rabies vaccine, which is given every year. If your unvaccinated pet should bite anyone, a quarantine period, anywhere from 10 days to 6 months may be ordered by Animal Control. There is no test for rabies that can be done while a pet is alive. For the safety of you and your pet, keep your pet’s rabies vaccination up to date!