If my cat is strictly indoors. Should I continue getting her rabies, distemper and leukemia shots each year?

Question

She's an older cat, so I'm worried the shots could be bad for her. She seems very healthy, and if she's indoors all the time and doesn't come into contact with other animals, I think she may do just fine without the shots. What do you think? It's more about not stressing her out with the vet than saving money.

Answer 1

Yes you should indeed! The shots are not bad for the cat at all. Also, she may get out at some point by mistake. It's better to be safe than sorry. Also, YOU can give her FL V and Distemper by handling other animals and not washing your hands before you handle her.

Answer 2

There is a new theory that animals do not need these shots every year, just as people don't need to get shots every year. It is being accepted by all 27 veterinary schools in North America. It states the immune system of dogs and cats mature fully at 6 months. If a modified live virus vaccine is given after 6 months of age it is good for the life of the pet. One problem here is that accepting this theory will be a ethical and economical challenge to vets. The loss of income from not giving these shots is not going to sit well with many vets. But the pet's well being should be the only factor considered.

If you type ' Dr. Jean Dodd's protocol for shots' into search it will pull up a lengthy explanation. And it will tell you exactly when they should get the shots.

Answer 3

Interesting question.
If you have ever read any of my cat posts, you know I believe all cats should be strictly indoors cats and that indoors cats are far less likely to come down with these & other diseases.

I would discuss this with your vet.

I can understand wanting to save money. However it only takes one small mistake where your cat gets out or your cat is somehow exposed to a disease carrier inside your house. I would err on the side of going ahead & getting the vacinations.

Answer 4

Yes, its very important to take your cat to the vet. They need annual check-ups just like people. The older the kitties get, the lower their immune system. So, definitely take your kitty to the vet to get the shots. Even tho the kitty is indoors, lots of diseases are air borne that she can contract from open windows, or you and your family and visitors to your home. A little stress to the vet is worth the health of your pet.

Answer 5

why do human beings write solutions even as they obviously understand no longer something about the challenge? besides, rabies would not produce a a range of of rigidity each and every twelve months; it is flu viruses in people. for cats and rabies, lengthy time period formula are getting used. and it is extra about the regulation than how lengthy the vaccination works. in case your cat is kept interior, under no circumstances is going outdoors, the prospect that it will likely be uncovered to rabies if pretty a lot 0. and the vaccination itself has been implicated in a unmarried type of malignant tumor on the injection web site. so a good argument ought to correctly be made against regularly happening photos. besides the undeniable fact that, in case you come and forth with the cat, or if it is going outdoors in any respect, it ought to correctly accept the three-twelve months formula. and obviously, no matter if that is needed on your city, then get the ordinary photos. (the tumors are very uncommon.)

Answer 6

If she is an indoor cat, which I have, you still may have mice, rats, squirrels, birds, even insects that get into your house and may bite her. I always get her her shots and I will unless the vet says it's bad for my cat. She may seem healthy now and probably is, but what if something happens? My cat is being treated for fleas, right now, because I brought them in on my clothes.

Answer 7

Yes you should at least take your cat to the vet once a year they can help you decide about the shots because it isn't always necessary to give them all these shots but definitely budget a vet visit every year.

Answer 8

I also have an indoor cat who hasn't had shots in years and is doing great but she doesn't come into contact with other cats.

Answer 9

I have strictly indoor cats. I don't vaccinate them, and they all have done fine (been doing this for 20 years)

Answer 10

i personally get my cats the first round of all shots because prior to you owning them you really dont know....and if they are strictly indoor cats i believe they should be fine, but definately spay and/or neuter for the benefits of them and you as well....