What vaccination do you recommend for indoor cats?
H3 asked:
My mother and daughter cats are indoor cats with almost no contact with other cats or the outside world. The daughter is about six weeks old and I’m planning to get them both vaccinated next month, since mommy cat had no previous vaccinations from her former owner. What vaccinations do you recommend? I read about some vaccinations causing diseases in cats, and experts recommending to stick to the really vital vaccinations only such as panleukopenia. Thoughts? Thanks!
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My mother and daughter cats are indoor cats with almost no contact with other cats or the outside world. The daughter is about six weeks old and I’m planning to get them both vaccinated next month, since mommy cat had no previous vaccinations from her former owner. What vaccinations do you recommend? I read about some vaccinations causing diseases in cats, and experts recommending to stick to the really vital vaccinations only such as panleukopenia. Thoughts? Thanks!
January 31st, 2009 at 3:31 am
Rabies & Frcp
January 31st, 2009 at 3:53 pm
Listen to your vet. I didn’t think my indoor cats needed feline leukemia virus shots but got them anyway. We had a lapse in booster shots and didn’t get back there right away. Found out my cat was positive and has been sick. He’s on steroid medication now and we’re thankful for every day we have him. Rabies, FIV, FLV, we don’t do flea preventative since some get sick from it. Good luck.
February 2nd, 2009 at 8:10 am
I have two indoor cats as well and my Veterinarian said they need a Rabies vaccine every 3 years - it’s one especially for indoor cats. She also said they need the feline leukemia shots every two years.
Even though they are indoor cats, I get these shots in case my cats ever escape outside and get involved with other cats. There are times they have tried to get outside and I rather be safe than sorry.
Hope this is helpful.
Good luck,
Michelle