Is it ok when I take my kitten to get fix, can I get him fix and put a chip in him and get all his shots in one day or should I do them one at the time , I'm not getting him declawed cause I think that'a cruel, What do you think should I do that all at once or one at the time, I really care about my kitty and I want him to be happy and safe , I have all the money to do all that. Thanks .
2006-11-03 03:46:17 · 19 answers · asked by kitty 6 in Pets ➔ Cats
Or will it be hard for him for one day , I really care about him and I love him like my baby.
2006-11-03 03:48:14 · update #1
Oh if you want to know , his name is Little JJ.
2006-11-03 03:49:15 · update #2
I saved all my money to take great care for him and no matter how the cost is , he's my baby and he's worth every penny.
2006-11-03 04:12:03 · update #3
Go ahead and get it all done in one day, it'll be easier in the long run.
2006-11-03 03:49:29 · answer #1 · answered by dolly 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I hate to be the person telling scary stories about stuff that's happened to me, but....
We took a cat in once to get the whole kit and caboodle. The vet said that it would be fine to get everything done at once. All that money for shots, etc., and when we got the cat home, it went rigid and died. It's system had completely shut down because of shock. Too many things all at once. Some (or even most) cats might have been able to handle it, but he was apparently a bit fragile.
Personal experience, and nothing more, tells me you should split up the shots and spaying and stuff into two seperate trips.
Best of luck!
2006-11-03 12:31:02 · answer #2 · answered by Kareen L 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you say 'fix' I assume you mean neutered? If so then it will definately be easier allround if you do everything in the same day. It doesn't matter so much with the vaccinations, but the microchip needle is quite big for a small kitten, so it will be easier if the Vet can do it while he's under GA. It will also be less stressful for the kitten. Its definately worth doing though, as it then means you don't need a collar either. Good luck!
2006-11-03 11:56:30 · answer #3 · answered by pinkplatypus56 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Shorty dear - please do not get all his shots at one time. Do the neutering, then go back for the next kitten series shot and I think he is young enough not to need the rabies for a couple of more months.
Kittens can get really sick if their systems are overwhelmed with a lot of vaccines at one time. The neutering will involve some anesthesia which may take a while to work out of his system too.
(1) neutering
(2) kitten series shot
(3) a month later rabies if you feel that is necessary.
Do your homework and go to www.littlebigcat.com and read Dr. Jean Hovfe's article titled "Vaccinations". The articles are in alphabetical order so that one is at the end. There are also update articles in her newsletter archives. Then you will be a well-informed cat owner and can work with your vet to decide what vaccinations the kitten needs for his life-style.
2006-11-03 12:53:15 · answer #4 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can do all of the above in one visit..because the doctor will keep the kitty overnight once it's fixed anyway...so they do the surgery and follow up in the a.m. with the shots. I had both my babies done that way and when they came home i just spoiled the heck out of them with toys...not too much treats though because of the meds...but within a day they were back to normal...and goofing off as always!
2006-11-03 12:06:37 · answer #5 · answered by lisa a 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you do it all at once, they can get their shots and chip while they're under. Cuts down on the terror for the kitten and the injuries to the staff!
What may help things be a little less traumatic for both of you is if you get the kitten used to staying in the carrier and going places in it. I won't be able to get my kittens fixed for a few months, but I ask them, "Who wants to go in the adventure case?" I get a couple of them in the carrier and go hang out somewhere. Maybe the backyard while I hang out clothes, maybe a neighbors house, maybe the park.
When the kittens learn to associate the carrier with going someplace interesting where nothing particularly traumatic happens to them, it will be much easier for you and them to get them in a case when its time to take them to the vet.
2006-11-03 11:59:20 · answer #6 · answered by Beckee 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It'll be easier on both you & your kitty. One trip to the vet for you & him/her:) Secondly, since she'll be under anesthesia during her spay procedure, they can put the microchip right afterwards. They can also do it right before- also not a problem. She won't feel any more inconvenience. Good move on the not dewclawing---dewclawed cats almost always bite, and rarely get adopted if ever they get lost, left behind, etc. Cats get stressed when transported, so the fewer trips, the better.
2006-11-04 02:12:35 · answer #7 · answered by Calypso 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if he is 6 months or older, yes it is okay. The chip is a harmless painless proccedure. The shots will make him sore, but if he gets fixed, just make sure you get pain meds, and he will not feel much at all. Just make sure you will have a lot of time to give him attention, because he may not be able to make it to the litter box on time because of the pain meds, and he will need lots of love.
2006-11-03 12:57:06 · answer #8 · answered by Jenna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just ask your vet what all can be done in that time. They usually try not to do too much at once, as it could be stressfull on the kittens system. Your vet will tell you the proper times to do these things. Bless you for being a good pet owner!! :)
2006-11-03 12:21:15 · answer #9 · answered by Starscape 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Agreed- get it all done at once. It will be easier for you and the kitten both than repeated visits. Not to mention less expensive in the long run!
2006-11-03 11:54:18 · answer #10 · answered by Tigger 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As long as you wait till little J.J. is six months old, you'll be able to have everything done in one shot. Your vet will likely tell you, it's better to have it all done at once,as this way, he only has to undergo anaesthetic one time,as that is what is hard on our lovable little babies. He'll be fine,and thanks for caring about our furry little friends .More people like you are needed.
2006-11-03 11:59:46 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋