Shots for Cats?

Question

I have a cat who is just a little over a year old. She had all her shots when she was a kitten. How often do I need to give her all the regular stuff they need? Thanks so much in advance!!

Answer 1

You should take your cat to the vet every year for a regular exam and check-up. Cats generally should have a rabies shot, which could last for a year or 3 years, depending on the shot itself. There are also shots against feline diseases like FIP and feline leukemia. Your vet will be able to consult with you on what and how often your cat should receive, depending on whether it goes outside, has contact with other animals, etc.

Answer 2

Hello...
It is important to understand the shots for cats. I got the rabies, distemper/parvo?/lukemia shot for my cats. Parvo may only be a dog booster.

If a cat lives inside and will not go outside ... i'd tell the vet you do not want the rabies shot.

When the cat gets to be 8-10... I quit entirely giving shots. My two are 17 and 15. Indoor cats. Frontline for flea protection and that also can be stretched to couple of months if the cat goes out. If inside don't do it.

Ask the vet as some shots last longer than what the veterinarians can tell you. If people didn't go in once a year or so...they'd forget and the animal would be in danger. So that is why vacinations last longer usually. So if you extend a few months beyond the time due, as they are older it is not a problem.

As a new kitten, year old ... it is good to give them their shots. Give the vet a call and ask her what shots are due at this time. Ask if a technician can give the shots and usually it is cheaper than seeing a vet doc.

Hope the cat is not declawed. Check the computer on declawing if you are thinking of it.

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

I work for a veterinarian and have 6 cats myself. Kittens get 3 sets of shots 3 wks apart usually when beginning when they are about 8 wks old. On the last set of shots they get a rabies vaccine which can last for 1 or 3 years depending on the vaccine used and state laws(which vary) If your kitten is older than that and has never has shots...go ahead and call your vet to get started.

When cats turn 1 yr old they get a booster of the shots they had when they were kittens including a rabies vaccine. Adult cats where I work get a booster to help prevent feline upper respiratory infections(which are very common in cats). Although it is optional cats should also receive a vaccine for Feline Leukemia and FIV (Feline Aids). When getting a new kitten they should be tested for both of these deadly diseases. This test is completed by drawing 3 drops of blood from the cat or kitten.

Also indoor cats should also be vaccinated for all diseases as well. If the cat were to escape into the outdoors and be gone for hours or days they would have no protection against these very contagious diseases. Another reason indoor cats should be vaccinated for all diseases is because most cat lovers have the tendency of bringing a stray kitten or cat home which could easily give your unprotected cat a disease. Keep your cat vaccinated ONCE a year by a veterinarian and have any new cats added to your home tested for Feline Leukemia and FIV ASAP!! Flea protection(Frontline, NOT Walmart brand) is also needed for indoor cats because humans can bring fleas in the house on their shoes or pants legs!!

PS: I have seen cats have seizures and sometimes die from using off brand flea products!

Answer 4

I think phase 1 and 2 shots are in the first 6 months, but You may need to consult a vet on rabies shots. I think every 3 years

Answer 5

Rabies shot is every 3 years. Other shots are yearly. You need to take your cat to the vet for a check-up once a year.

Answer 6

If the cat goes outside at all, shots be be given every year fr -distemper & uri. Local humane society or Vet cann advise re: specifics. If completely indoor should really get annual shot but not necessarily, if cat goes to the vet for check ups , needs to get shot for sure as the vets office itself is a repository for germs bacteria and vireses

Answer 7

my cat gets a booster shot every year and rabies every 3 years. I don't remember what the annual shot it for. You may need to check out the rabies with your vet, too, because some rabies shots are only 1 year shots.

Answer 8

Go online and research the durration of immunity on cat vaccines. They are good for many, many years. This was found out by the University of North Carolina. Also there are a lot of problems cropping up in cats from vaccinations.
Start with the University of Illinois web links
www.cvm.uiuc.edu/petcolumns/showarticle_pf.cfm?id=287
www.cvm.uiuc.edu/ope/ivb/feline.htm

Answer 9

It's over 200 dollars for cat shots. Better keep it in the house for that amount of money.

Answer 10

There are alot of articles that if your cat is indoor that shot can be more harmful than helpful...so i have not got my cats shots anymore and they are fine.