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what would happen if someone adopted a kitty not knowing if or what shots it has recieved and had them vaccinated. Would double vaccination hurt the kitty? I was just wondering,like if someone took in a stray and had no idea if the owner already gave it its shots, just a question
 

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Originally Posted by chichismom

what would happen if someone adopted a kitty not knowing if or what shots it has recieved and had them vaccinated. Would double vaccination hurt the kitty? I was just wondering,like if someone took in a stray and had no idea if the owner already gave it its shots, just a question
actually, i've done this twice. Cable was only 8 weeks or so old when she was found, so i was pretty sure she hadn't had any shots or anything. but Java was about 3 1/2 months old, according to the vet. so i decided to have her get whatever was normal for that age, since i didn't want her to be bringing anything into the house for Pixel & Cable to catch. i hope that helps!
 

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It is not a problem to vaccinate a cat that you have taken in, as long as the cat is not in the habit of up and leaving again. Basically if it is done once, or maybe even twice it will be fine, but if you have a cat that is constantly getting himself lost and picked up by new people, rescue groups, humane society's, and even some shelters that would re-vaccinate him/her not know the cats history.
 

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Some vets also offer a titer test, if you're concerned, that checks the antibody levels so you have a better idea of whether the kitty has been vaccinated.
 
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Thanks everyone!!!!!!
 
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