I don't vaccinate my children so am wondering if I should vaccinate my cats?They were vaccinated before I got them.Are there any risks to having them done or not having them done?
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Vaccinations for older cats
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I guess a lot of that depends on if they are outdoor or indoor cats.........
and if they are indoor is there a chance that they will get out.......????
and thats just rabies.....
as for the distemper shot...that protects them against dangerous respritory infections
If you plan on getting anymore cats....or the cats you have are outdoor, or could get outside...I recomend the vaccinations.....
and if they are indoor is there a chance that they will get out.......????
and thats just rabies.....
as for the distemper shot...that protects them against dangerous respritory infections
If you plan on getting anymore cats....or the cats you have are outdoor, or could get outside...I recomend the vaccinations.....
Also...just thought of this.....some vets including emergency vets will not see an animal if you have no proof of vaccinations.....no matter how much you persist that they are indoor cats......
So if you are planning to get them annual check-ups...or with oldercats 6mo checks...this is another reason to get the vacs....
So if you are planning to get them annual check-ups...or with oldercats 6mo checks...this is another reason to get the vacs....
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How old are you talking???
Last year I had this talk with my vet about my then 16 yr old .. she got her final shots that day ... If she sees 19 then I will give her rabies but nothing else
Last year I had this talk with my vet about my then 16 yr old .. she got her final shots that day ... If she sees 19 then I will give her rabies but nothing else
We keep our cats up to date on vaccinations although they are basically indoor cats, i.e. only allowed out with supervision with harness and leash.
We humans can pet another cat at a pet store or on the street and bring disease and bacteria in to our kitties so we feel it is important to protect Bijou and Mika. As an example, my daughter and I were in a pet store Sunday and the very affectionate in-store cat had a runny nose. As soon as we got in the car we both washed our hands with an antibacterial wipe and washed our hands at home before touching our cats.
My dear old mom used to say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
We humans can pet another cat at a pet store or on the street and bring disease and bacteria in to our kitties so we feel it is important to protect Bijou and Mika. As an example, my daughter and I were in a pet store Sunday and the very affectionate in-store cat had a runny nose. As soon as we got in the car we both washed our hands with an antibacterial wipe and washed our hands at home before touching our cats.
My dear old mom used to say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Very good point.....Originally Posted by Yosemite
We keep our cats up to date on vaccinations although they are basically indoor cats, i.e. only allowed out with supervision with harness and leash.
We humans can pet another cat at a pet store or on the street and bring disease and bacteria in to our kitties so we feel it is important to protect Bijou and Mika. As an example, my daughter and I were in a pet store Sunday and the very affectionate in-store cat had a runny nose. As soon as we got in the car we both washed our hands with an antibacterial wipe and washed our hands at home before touching our cats.
My dear old mom used to say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
