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Vaccinating Immunocompromised Dogs: Special Protocols During Chronic Illness or Immunosuppression

A guide to vaccinating immunocompromised dogs — when to delay, continue, or change the approach (titer test), the risk of core vaccines (DHPP, rabies) in dogs after chemotherapy, on high-dose prednisone, or with autoimmune disease. The approach per WSAVA 2024 Special Situations, case-by-case evaluation with a veterinarian, and when an antibody titer makes more sense than an automatic booster.

19 May 2026 11 min read