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I am beginning to wonder if I should change from annual vaccines to every 3 years.
My "indoor only" kitties, Dexter & Sadie, who are 5 years old, will be due for their annual vaccines at the end of October. I searched this forum & found a link to this site http://cats.about.com/gi/dynamic/off...uidelines.html
Even though my kitties live inside, I fear that they could become exposed viruses that could make them ill when they visit their vet for their checkups or treatment.
I live in an apartment complex where people have dogs that are walked through common halls after being outside. I have neighbors who have cats that might not be inoculated at all & could possibly be carriers. I have been told that viruses can be carried into a home on the feet, clothes or hands of humans. I have also been told that some viruses that make cats ill, are carried in the air.
The current recommendation for vaccines for healthy "indoor" adult cats is every three years. My concern is that an indoor cat can become exposed to viruses at their vets office or by their human carrying virus into the home from the outside. Is there really such a thing as an indoor only barrier to viruses?
My kitties current schedule is: FVRCP-Pneumonitis Booster annually.
After a discussion with my vet...it was decided not to give the Rabies vaccine to them.
They became very ill from it when they were young.
It is not required in my state for cats & if they were boarded it would be at their vets.
Any feed back about this will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Lei
My "indoor only" kitties, Dexter & Sadie, who are 5 years old, will be due for their annual vaccines at the end of October. I searched this forum & found a link to this site http://cats.about.com/gi/dynamic/off...uidelines.html
Even though my kitties live inside, I fear that they could become exposed viruses that could make them ill when they visit their vet for their checkups or treatment.
I live in an apartment complex where people have dogs that are walked through common halls after being outside. I have neighbors who have cats that might not be inoculated at all & could possibly be carriers. I have been told that viruses can be carried into a home on the feet, clothes or hands of humans. I have also been told that some viruses that make cats ill, are carried in the air.
The current recommendation for vaccines for healthy "indoor" adult cats is every three years. My concern is that an indoor cat can become exposed to viruses at their vets office or by their human carrying virus into the home from the outside. Is there really such a thing as an indoor only barrier to viruses?
My kitties current schedule is: FVRCP-Pneumonitis Booster annually.
After a discussion with my vet...it was decided not to give the Rabies vaccine to them.
They became very ill from it when they were young.
It is not required in my state for cats & if they were boarded it would be at their vets.
Any feed back about this will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Lei