Yes, Susana, vaccines based on life style is the best approach. Rabies is a different matter as that is the law due to human risks. The other aspect of my question was about routine physical examinations, preventive care lab testing to detect early disease states, when more readily treatable, etc. If we can detect and treat dental disease, before there is significant mouth pain, cavities, etc, then that is best. Same with early detectable kidney disease, diabetes, weight monitoring, etc. A preventive approach vs an reactive approach is best. Thanks for replying to my question.

But Tim (and please don't take this wrong...Not yelling at you..)then if they are so worried about human contact with rabies, should humans have to get the shots? Look at me...I spent much more time outdoors (as a child) then my pets did and as a result, I was the one who had the run in with the rabid raccoon, not the animals who were hardly, if ever out. Looking at it realistically, I was more at risk for meeting up with a rabid animal then they were, and I did! YET, the animals were required to have the shot and not me. Again, I don't condone forcing people to have a rabies shot, but a realistic look needs to be taken as well.