What Texas Law Says About Pet Rabies Shots – 101.9 The Bull
Being a pet owner in Texas comes with a lot of responsibility. You must ensure your pet is cared for, and that includes a safe place to live, proper food and water, shelter, and medical care.
Unless you are a registered breeder, there’s no reason not to have your pet spayed or neutered. This is another step in being a responsible pet owner.
Scrolling through social media the other day, I fell into a rabbit hole on pet care, and one comment caught my attention.
Now, this isn't meant to start a debate, but I just found that interesting. Then I started wondering, don’t you have to vaccinate your pets? Is it legally required?
The answer is yes. Texas law requires pet owners to vaccinate their dogs and cats for rabies. According to the Texas Health and Safety Code 826.021,