what shots do cats need?

Question

i just got a nine week old cat. what shots does it need and when . also when do i get it spade and declawed?

Answer 1

First the cat will need to be dewormed. All kittens are born with worms passed down by the mother during pregnancy. The cat will need Rabee, Distemper, and Feline Leukemia. Spaying can be done as early as six weeks but I recommend six months. As for declawing, don't do it. it is really traumatic for the cat. They have to break and cut off the end of their toes in order to declaw them. Sometimes the claws grow back incorrectly and you will hve to subject her to surgery all over again. Get her sarted on a scrratching post with some cat nip, and she will be just fine. Invest in a small squirt gun, just in case you find her clawing the furniture. This will be a good deterrant for her to learn that this behaivior is unexceptable. Good luck, and enjoy your new kitty.

Answer 2

Aww congrats on the new lil furrball! I have 4 myself, but they are no longer little :( The first set of shots you should get are usually the most important. There's a set of 6 ( that are combined into a few pokes) and they'll protect your kitten from common viruses. Around 13 weeks, your vet will want to administer the first part of the rabies shot. You kitten should be at LEAST 6 months of age before you nueter or spay. I personally feel that declawing shouldn't be done. First off, its not that hard to trim your cats claws, and its bonding time for you and him/her. Secondly, sharpening their claws is a natural instinct for cats, and a scratching post is a cheap buy. And most importantly, if your cat runs away gets loose or god forbid anything else, they will NOT be able to defend themselves. NOT BE ABLE TO. And thats going to bring the chance of death to your furry alot higher. My 4 cats all have their claws. I have a cat tree with a scratching post on it, and a small one thats just for scratching in another room, and they LOVE it. They also don't mind getting their nails trimmed, i can even do it while they are laying down, i dont even have to hold them anymore. Going back to the shots, let the vet tell you whats needed. However, personally, I find that after the kittens first year of life, I only keep the rabies shot updated. My cats are strictly indoor. STRICTLY.We scared them of doors by making pounding sounds, and etc so they run when ever a door opens. (very helpful hint there lol) Good luck with everything, and enjoy your new furry!!
OH! Find yourself a cheap vet too! LOL

Answer 3

Which vaccines your cat needs is partially dependent on his lifestyle. Cats should recieve a distemper combo vaccine as soon as you get them, with a booster three weeks later, which protects against distemper and various types of cat flu. (At that time, your vet will also probably de-worm your cat, and check for ear mites.) If your cat is strictly indoors, other vaccines aren't absolutely necessary, because it won't come into contact with any rabid animals or animals with leukemia...and both of those diseases are transmitted by direct, close contact. Your state may require a rabies vaccine, regardless of risk.

If your cat is outdoors, absolutely vaccinate for rabies and leukemia, ESPECIALLY if it's a boy cat--boy cats are more likely to fight with other cats, and it can catch tons of infections through bite wounds.

There are other vaccines, like FIV, which are optional. Do them if you can afford them and want them.

Always pay close attention to your cat after recieving a vaccine. It's normal for him to act lethargic or have some small pain in the area around the shot...but anything more serious (panting, etc.) could signify a reaction to the vaccine.

Cats get spayed at four to six months. Ask your vet when they'll do it, but many animal control facilities will offer discounted spay/neuter services. Check the phone book.

Also...don't get your cat declawed. Give it positive outlets for its natural desire to claw things...like a cat tree, or scratching posts. Declawing strips a cat of its only natural defense and hinders its climbing ability and balance. As others have mentioned, it doesn't just remove the claws, it takes the entire first joint from the front paws. If you're really concerned about your cat clawing things inappropriately, I recommend getting some SoftPaws, which are caps which fit over your cats claws, preventing scratching without cruel declawing. (http://www.softpaws.com)

Hope this helped.

Answer 4

Cats need a series of feline distemper and feline leukemia vaccines, plus a rabies shot at 16 weeks. Neutering and declawing can be done after 6 months.

Answer 5

It is according to the state regulations when they need rabies shots and it is according to if the cat is indoor only or goes outdoors. They can be spayed as young as 14 weeks, but it is better to wait until they get a little older due to the hazards of surgery at such a young age. And if you must declaw do it as young as your vet will do it. That way it is less painful to the kitten.

Answer 6

As few as possible, but htose that will protect it from those dangerous diseases it may really be exposed to. Kuttens need more vaccines than adults, since there are diseases that are very dangerous to kittens but not very dangerous to adults, and there are diseases like feline leukemia that are easily contracted by kittens but that adults tend to develop a natural immunity against.

Read here about cats and vaccinations:

http://www.vas-awareness.org

On the menu to the right of the page, check out "Our Handouts" to see the current vaccine recommendations and protocols developed with the assistance of vets associated with some top veterinary schools and feline health centers. Also check out the section "Cat Owners Need To Know..."

You should get a female spayed as soon as she's old enough to handle the surgery, and certainly well before her first heat. Your vet can advise you about when that is. Be aware that mammary cancer (called breast cancer in humans) is the leading cancer killer in female cats with developed mammaries. If you spay before puberty the mammaries never develop and the risk of mammary cancer is reduced to zero.

She should never be declawed. It's a major mutilation, not just the removal of the claws themselves. Read this:

http://maxshouse.com/facts_about_declawing.htm

Answer 7

My cats only get distemper and feline leukemia call a local vet for prices and times also ask time for spaying and declawing. Do call around because prices vary.

Answer 8

Feline leukemia, distemper, and rabies. Most vets don't declaw anymore, it's actually considered to be cruel, when my cats got fixed they had to be at least 6 months old.

Answer 9

Cats need feline lukiemia and aids vaccines as well as heartworm vaccine, You should have you cat spade when he/she is about 8 months old. De clawing your cat is just wrong in my opinion, They have the claws for a reason, buy him. her a scretch post, Becouse what if he/she got out side one day and you couldnt find it it would have no way of deffending its self, They need claws to catch mice in the winter time. I hope you enjoy your kitten it is yours....I am just voicing my opinion ;)

Answer 10

not declawed its like getting your fingers cut down to the last knuckle.he needs vaccinations for every disease possible