Understanding Vaccine Antibody Titers: A Path to Informed Vaccination Decisions
Dee-O-Gee Franklin - THE DOG BLOGPublished On: 06-22-2025, 12:00 AM
Understanding Vaccine Antibody Titers:
A Path to Informed Vaccination Decisions
Pet vaccine antibody titer testing can help determine your pet’s immune status and guide personalized vaccination decisions. Dr. Laurie Larson from UW-Madison Immunology Lab explains how titers empower pet owners and veterinarians to protect pets without the risks of over-vaccination.
When it comes to protecting our pets against infectious viral diseases, understanding their immune status is crucial. This is where pet vaccine antibody titers come into play. UW-Madison vet school professor Dr. Laurie Larson, an expert in antibody titer testing, sheds light on this vital tool, which helps pet owners and veterinarians make informed decisions about vaccinations. Thankfully, the conversation about pet vaccinations has evolved, especially regarding how frequently our pets truly need them. In this interview, Dr. Larson provides an in-depth look at how titers can guide more personalized and scientifically sound vaccination decisions, protecting our pets without the risk of over-vaccinating.
Author: Dr. Karen Becker, DVM, CVH, CVA, CCRT
About The Author
Veterinarian Dr. Karen Shaw Becker believes biologically appropriate food and an animal’s immediate environment are essential in determining health, vitality, and lifespan. She has spent her career as a wildlife and exotic animal veterinarian and small animal clinician, empowering animal guardians to make intentional lifestyle decisions to enhance the well-being of their animals.