Loki is going for his shots next Friday - I am anxious

Next Friday it is Loki's turn for shots, he is a 15 month old Bengal, ouch!!! He will be vaccinated for rabbies and I think they call it a 4 in one which includes distemper, etc. Anyway since I was not his mom when he got his last set I would like to know what I can expect once I get him home. What are some possible NORMAL reactions and what for what bad signs should I look for. Since he is an indoor only cat with no contact to other animals I am not planning of giving him the Feline Leukemia one.

Your input is greatly appreciated since I am a little, ok I lied, very anxious.


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Assuming Loki is a healthy cat and the Vet properly doses and injects the vaccines you should notice little or no change in his temperament or health. If the rabies shot is given in the muscle rather than subcutaneous he may favor that rear leg for a day or so. Other than that he should be fine.

Pete

I agree...they usually do just fine with those 2 vaccines. If he were to have a reaction..trust me you will know. Sometimes they sleep, I think it's more from the trauma of the whole ordeal. I have had techs who do it in the scruff and they have gotten a small cyst that went away. Out of all 11 cats, I havnt had one not come home and act as if nothing had happened.

Thanks for the input - I was a little concerned because I have heard that Bengals are supposed to be a bit more sensitive. I feel better now. My baby boy is a very active 15 month old - who drinks, eats, poops, pees and playes like a madman. I think you are right however about the trauma of a vet visit, no matter what the reason - lots of TLC right after will take care of the.

My cats associate sight, sound and smell to determine their behavior afterwards or even before. If every time they are placed in a carrier they get shots or baths you may end up with a fight on your hands when you pull out the carrier. My suggestion is take them for rides on a regular basis and give them a treat afterwards. I think you will find them to be a lot more receptive to travelling if they don't know what to expect!

Pete

Good IDEA !!! This is my current strategy. I had to buy a new carrier since the one I bought nitially was way too big - he just kept sliding back and forth in it. Well I bought it about a month agao and left it open on the floor in my bed room. During the past few weeks when we play, etc I lift him in it , no struggly so far and once ot twice he even made himself comfortable in it on his won accord. He also sent marked it by rubbing his face on every corner. Hopefully next Friday we'll just do out play thing with one exception!! It's off to the Vet. Oh, yes I will be wearing a long sleave sweat shirt during this, just in case. Wish me luck and if you have alternate suggestions I could use them in case he DOES NOT COOPERATE. Thanks and I will herafter try your suggestion and go on mini rides with him.

Glad you found something in my post you could use. I doubt you will have much trouble in the future if you continue the short drives and rewards.

Pete

Most of my cats are used to the car. I only have a few who did not get used to it very early and do not like it at all. I even have one that gets car sick, so I bring extra towels and a plastic bag.
I have one cat who absolutly HATES the thought of a carrier. So I have to tilt the carrier so the door is facing up and drop(lower) him in hind legs first. I havn't had a scratch yet doing him like that. I am sure your baby is going to do just fine. If they are in the car enough, they are less likley to mind the ride.

One of my male Wegies is like that, too. After about 15 minutes of riding he gets sick but if we stop after driving for 10 to 15 minutes, say to get gas, and then resume driving he doesn't get sick. Too weird!

Pete