So sorry to hear about Pearl. Remember when we were kids and our dogs got one set of shots as a puppy and they did not die from these diseases that are only seen in puppies?
Any hoo appropo of nothing but I have dogs [ a few

] and I will only give the 3 year rabies vaccination. If it is legal in your state you ask your vet for that. If they hem haw around show them the state code. Info on PA {
http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/00...chapCtoc.html] It is the same exact shot as the one year but $10-$20 more and its a 3 year

Vets like to bully patients as vaccinations are their bread and butter.
Old dogs Chihuahuas[ over 10] at my house that do not go any where NEVER get shots. {arrest me]They make them ill. Most of my dogs live to be 14-16yrs.
Always keep benedryl children's liquid on hand to give orally.
Tractor Supply sells a fabulous grain free dog food, " 4 Health" cheap. My show dogs eat it. They also eat Purina Dog chow.