Actually, there are two different vaccines for rabies... the one year that your cats have recieved, and a different 3 year vaccine that was also mentioned. (yes, they are two entirely different vaccines) However, the legal requirement for how often your cat needs a vaccine varies by state. (for example, RI requires it every 2 years, which makes no sense at all, because cats that got the 1 year will be over due and cats that get the 3 year will not need it yet)

You are right though, that most vaccines and such last longer than the year or so vets suggest. Then again, most people aren't going to do titer tests... pretty much it is at your own discretion how often, or if you want your cats to be vaccinated at all. I had a kitty that lived to be 17... once she hit about 13 our vet suggested not giving her any annual vaccines, because at her age they would probably do more harm than good.

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