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Possible vaccination reactions, and what to watch for:
Adverse Reactions to Vaccination by Holly Frisby, DVM, MS
If you know the danger signs, you'll know if your cat has a reaction and needs to return to the vet or go to an emergency clinic for treatment.
I'm not trying to scare anyone out of vaccinating their pets - vaccines can prevent terrible diseases, and reactions are rare. It's just important to be aware of potential dangers - for safety's sake, try to schedule your cat's vaccinations at a time when you can be home to observe your cat afterwards, to make sure everything is OK. This saved my own cat's life when he suffered an anaphylactic reaction to his vaccines a couple of years ago.
It's a good idea to talk to your vet about what vaccinations he or she recommends, and about the risks vs. benefits of those vaccinations - vaccine and vaccination schedule recommendations vary depending on your own cat's risk of exposure, and your vet can help you decided what's best for your cat.
Adverse Reactions to Vaccination by Holly Frisby, DVM, MS
If you know the danger signs, you'll know if your cat has a reaction and needs to return to the vet or go to an emergency clinic for treatment.
I'm not trying to scare anyone out of vaccinating their pets - vaccines can prevent terrible diseases, and reactions are rare. It's just important to be aware of potential dangers - for safety's sake, try to schedule your cat's vaccinations at a time when you can be home to observe your cat afterwards, to make sure everything is OK. This saved my own cat's life when he suffered an anaphylactic reaction to his vaccines a couple of years ago.
It's a good idea to talk to your vet about what vaccinations he or she recommends, and about the risks vs. benefits of those vaccinations - vaccine and vaccination schedule recommendations vary depending on your own cat's risk of exposure, and your vet can help you decided what's best for your cat.