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Granting Rabies Medical Exemption for Sick & Senior Pets

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Texas Says "No" to Rabies Medical Exemption

Texas veterinarians have no discretion in assessing the risk versus benefit of administering rabies vaccine and no allowance to postpone or waive a rabies re-vaccination for any reason. All dogs and cats, including service dogs and therapy dogs, must be vaccinated according to the law regardless of age, health status or potential risk. 

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Yahoo News: Pet Owners Say "Yes" to Exempt Dogs & Cats from Rabies Vaccinations

Texas pet owners demand change in rabies laws to exempt sick and senior pets from compulsory rabies vaccinations.

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Austin Chronicle: Rabies Rules Should Offer Exemption

Dear Editor,
I urge the Texas Department of State Health Services to grant an exemption for companion animals who are ill, old, or have no risk of exposure when rabies rules are reviewed.

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