Wow - time for a new vet. That kind of bullying for their own profit is unconscionable
. I know you are in Canada, but here in the U.S. both the AAHA and the AVMA have issued vaccine protocols in stark contrast to this:
http://www.healthypet.com/library_view.aspx?ID=196&sid=1No vaccine should be administered more frequently than every 3 years and even this is now understood to be unnecessary, and in some cases, harmful depending on breed.
The Rabies Challenge Study is working on proving what was already proven by the French Study for Europe - that the Rabies vaccine lasts at least 7 years and usually for life of the animal. This isn't a protection issue for the animal, but merely a bureaucratic requirement not supported by the science.
Dr. Schultz, who performs the vaccine safety studies for most vaccine manufacturers argues that puppy vaccines of core vaccines only are important, and like us, no longer needed afterwards except what is required by law (rabies).
It is ridiculous to require a bunch of vaccines to do a surgery - this is complete conflict with current science. Vaccines tie up the immune system for at least 2-3 weeks - this is why they say to not take your pup out...the system is busy responding to the vaccine and not able to be responsive to something else if necessary. It is the equivalent to having a suppressed immune system during this time - this is NOT the time to be putting your pet under anesthesia and through a major surgery. Ridiculous!
I know so many people in Ontario with great holistic vets like Dr. Eddie Beltran - I know it is a big provence but I hope you can find a good one near you - this vet sounds ready to be put to pasture and must be from the 1940s.