Nuisance bats are a common problem for residential and commercial properties. They are tiny, which allows them to enter our premises through the narrowest of openings. For properties that house pets, especially commercial veterinarian clinics and daycares, bats can pose a real threat since they are known carriers of a deadly virus called Rabies. There is no cure for Rabies once a dog or cat has been infected, which is why pet vaccinations are so vital.

Not only do pet vaccines protect our beloved animals from deadly viruses, they also help to control the spread. Each state has their own regulations for pet vaccinations, but they all require them in some form or another. Continue reading to learn Indiana’s rules and regulations for pet vaccination, and who to call for professional bat control service you can trust.

Indiana Statute for Pet Vaccination

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The Indiana Administrative Code statute states that all dogs, cats, and ferrets must be vaccinated at 3 months of age, and then revaccinated annually. Pet vaccinations must be administered by a licensed and accredited veterinarian. There are no state exemptions for either of these rules.

Surrounding State Vaccination Ordinances

In Illinois, dogs must be given their vaccinations at 4 months, followed by a booster vaccine 12 months later. All pet re-vaccinations must be in compliance with the USDA licenses of the vaccinations used. A pet can be exempt from vaccinations if a licensed veterinarian determines in writing that a Rabies inoculation could compromise the pet’s health.

Illinois Statutes Chapter 510/8 8 – Illinois Administrative Code §30.90

In Michigan, the same rules apply for pet vaccinations as they do in Indiana. The only differences are that dogs must be vaccinated at 4 months old, and ferrets at 12 weeks old.

Mich. Compiled Laws §287.266 and §287.892

In Kentucky, the same vaccination rules are also the same as Indiana, but with a few exceptions. Dogs, cats, and ferrets must be vaccinated at 4 months old and again 1 year later, and then re-vaccinated according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Kentucky Statutes Title XXI §258.015 and Kentucky Administrative Regulations 902 KAR 2:070

Indianapolis Bat Removal and Control

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