Pet owners are advised to check their pets' rabies vaccination records following a recent vaccine recall. The Allegheny County Health Department reported that a rabies vaccine manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health was recalled due to concerns that some vials from a specific shipment may have contained sterile water instead of the actual vaccine. According to the company, only one lot of the vaccine is affected, and it represents about 2.5% of doses sold in the United States in 2025.
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Veterinarians and clinics that received the compromised vaccine have been directly informed and are responsible for contacting pet owners who administered the recalled lot. The health department advises that pet owners should review vaccination records for any pets vaccinated after September 29, 2025, to determine if the recalled vaccine was used. If so, re-vaccination is necessary to ensure continued protection against rabies and compliance with local health regulations.