FVRCP Booster vaccine for an IBD indoor cat?

I have a question about the vaccine titer.

My cat, Tabby is an indoor cat, does she still need to take a FVRCP Booster vaccine? 

She is 10 years old, and she has IBD. She had a hard time last year, very fortunately, she is doing really well this year. She hasn’t taken any medications since last March. 

I took her to the vet last June, and did a blood test, also tested the vaccine titer. 

The vaccine titer results back and Tabby does not have sufficient levels of antibodies in her system for protection against the viruses we tested for.  So she needs to receive an FVRCP Booster vaccine. 

We had to move to a new place this summer, and it was stressful for her, so I couldn’t take her to the vet sooner. Now that she gets used to our new place, and I was wondering an FVRCP Booster vaccine is really necessary for an indoor cat. 

I would really appreciate if you could answer this question. 
Thank you so much.

Regulations on vaccination of cats varies depending on where you live and it might be difficult for people in other areas to advise.  It will also depend on whether you have anything like pet insurance covering your cat as this can also have clauses in which require specific vaccinations.

I have had different answers from different vets over the years where there hasn't been any outher reason to maintain the vaccinations, one concern being that some diseases can be carried in to the home eg on shoes or with other animals (invited or otherwise).  Have you spoken to any of the vets in your new area to see what they think, esp given your cat's medical history?

In my opinion if your cat was fully vaccinated as a kitten and then now and then as an adult, the immune response is well established, and at low risk with being indoors only anyway.

FVRCP is feline viral rhinotracheitis (which is the common herpesvirus upper respiratory infection) calicivirus (the second most common URI) and panleukopenia (cat parvo)

I see very low risk, like almost none, and don't see any reason to vaccinate. 

Too much over vaccinating gone on for so long, I was thrilled when the regulations finally agreed to change the once a year protocol to every 3 years. Hoping someday they go all the way and admit what really isn't needed.

MServant said:

 
Regulations on vaccination of cats varies depending on where you live and it might be difficult for people in other areas to advise.  It will also depend on whether you have anything like pet insurance covering your cat as this can also have clauses in which require specific vaccinations.

I have had different answers from different vets over the years where there hasn't been any outher reason to maintain the vaccinations, one concern being that some diseases can be carried in to the home eg on shoes or with other animals (invited or otherwise).  Have you spoken to any of the vets in your new area to see what they think, esp given your cat's medical history?

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Hi MServant,
Thank you! We moved to the same city, so we still can go to the same vet. Oh good point, I didn’t think about the pet insurance require specific vaccinations! I think we have the petplan, I’ll check it! I really don’t want to take her to the vet if it’s not necessary. She always vomits after we go there… :’(

catwoman707 said:

 
In my opinion if your cat was fully vaccinated as a kitten and then now and then as an adult, the immune response is well established, and at low risk with being indoors only anyway.

FVRCP is feline viral rhinotracheitis (which is the common herpesvirus upper respiratory infection) calicivirus (the second most common URI) and panleukopenia (cat parvo)

I see very low risk, like almost none, and don't see any reason to vaccinate. 

Too much over vaccinating gone on for so long, I was thrilled when the regulations finally agreed to change the once a year protocol to every 3 years. Hoping someday they go all the way and admit what really isn't needed.

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Hi catwoman707,
Thank you so much!! Very helpful!! I wish my vet think as you do! 
My two cats were fully vaccinated as kittens and up until they were 9 years old. I'm afraid of side effects, too. 

@MommyTabby, if you have PetPlan insurance, if you get a letter from your vet advising that vaccination is contraindicated for your cat due to other health problems you might get them to continue cover without them.  They might also wave their clause on regular vet check ups.   That's what they did for one of my previous cats as she had a really severe vet phobia and any trips would trigger severe episodes of acute cystitis on top of her chronic bladder inflammation.  

MServant said:

 
@MommyTabby, if you have PetPlan insurance, if you get a letter from your vet advising that vaccination is contraindicated for your cat due to other health problems you might get them to continue cover without them.  They might also wave their clause on regular vet check ups.   That's what they did for one of my previous cats as she had a really severe vet phobia and any trips would trigger severe episodes of acute cystitis on top of her chronic bladder inflammation.  

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Hi MServant, That’s really great to know!! I’ll ask the vet about it. Thank you so much!