- Get a rabies vaccine for your pet—it’s the law. Rabies is a fatal—and preventable—disease that can be spread to humans by contact with saliva, so it’s mandatory in all 50 US states. Your veterinarian is bound by law to give your dog a rabies vaccine to protect you as well as your pet; if an unvaccinated dog is scratched or bitten by a wild animal, it can lead to your pet being quarantined or euthanized. Learn the specifics about the rabies laws in your state at rabiesaware.org.
- Not all pets need every vaccine. Your veterinarian will ask you questions about your dog or cats lifestyle, environment, and travel to help tailor the perfect vaccination plan. AAHA’s Lifestyle-Based Vaccine Calculator uses factors such as whether your dog visits dog parks, groomers, competes in dog shows, swims in freshwater lakes, or lives on converted farmland or weather to help you and your veterinarian develop your dog’s individualized vaccination plan.
- There are “core” and “noncore” vaccines. Vaccinations are designated as either core, meaning they are recommended for every pet, or noncore, which means they are recommended for pets at risk for contracting a specific disease. However, your veterinarian may reclassify a “noncore” vaccine as “core” depending on your pet’s age, lifestyle, and where you live.
Animal Control Regulations: Lake Forest Park, WA
Animal control regulations are codified as Title 6 of the Lake Forest Park Municipal Code.
These regulations require that any dog or cat eight (8) weeks or older must have a pet license. The regulations also require that animals must be on a leash when not on their owner’s property or in a designated off-leash dog area. Owners must also pick-up after their animals when not on the owner’s property.
Owners should also be aware that all dogs and cats six (6) months of age or older must be vaccinated against rabies. To vaccinate your dog or cat against rabies, speak to your local licensed veterinarian.
For more information on licensing in Lake Forest Park, see the Pet Licensing Page.
Animal control regulations are codified as Title 6 of the Lake Forest Park Municipal Code.
These regulations require that any dog or cat eight (8) weeks or older must have a pet license. The regulations also require that animals must be on a leash when not on their owner’s property or in a designated off-leash dog area. Owners must also pick-up after their animals when not on the owner’s property.
Owners should also be aware that all dogs and cats six (6) months of age or older must be vaccinated against rabies. To vaccinate your dog or cat against rabies, speak to your local licensed veterinarian.
For more information on licensing in Lake Forest Park, see the Pet Licensing Page.