my cat is a indoors , do i need to get her shots?

Answer 1

Yes. It's the law to have her vaccinated against rabies, and cats can get distemper without interacting with other cats, and there's always the off-chance she could escape anyway, so it's always best to get her all necessary vaccines. They're not that expensive and they last for 3 years. Better to be safe than have her come down with something incurable.

Answer 2

Yes, I believe all indoor animals should get shots...It is recommended by the vets...
Aside from rabies, the other main vaccine that is given to cats is the distemper vaccine, which is usually combined with vaccines against the upper respiratory viruses. These vaccines have traditionally been given every year, although recent studies have demonstrated that the immunity to distemper and the respiratory viruses is fairly long lived. It is now being recommended that cats who have been properly immunized as kittens be vaccinated against distemper and the upper respiratory viruses every three years. While there have been reports of cats developing tumors at vaccination sites (the rabies and leukemia vaccines are more likely to do this than the distemper and respiratory virus vaccines), the incidence is very low. Allergic reactions to vaccines are also possible, however, this too is an infrequent occurrence. Overall, the distemper/respiratory virus vaccine is very safe and effective, and I recommend it every three years. I do recommend an annual check-up, regardless of whether vaccinations are needed or not.

Answer 3

Yes. Even if your cat is an indoor cat, its still able to catch diseases. Also, I'm pretty sure cats have to have shots by law, and it just makes your life easier if you have to go on an extended trip and you have to board your cat. Most boarding places want proof that your cat has had all the appropriate shots, so that they and other cats are not at risk.

Answer 4

Rabies yes. The others are not necessary if the cat is completely indoors. My vet reccomends not getting them because of injection site cancer in cats. I had a cat die from this.

Answer 5

Yes. My neighbor had a wild cat rip through her screen door to get inside and attack her indoor cat. One of my own indoor cats got out somehow for a few hours, and we had to put her to sleep later when she began suffering from a disease she received from an outdoor cat. ALWAYS PLAY IT SAFE.

Answer 6

Yes, I would still get the cat it's shots. It is always good to do this because your cat may get outside, and many illnesses can be brought in off of your own shoes! So your cat is always at risk.

Answer 7

My sisters cat got cancer and they think it may have been caused by a vaccination. I am not sure which vaccine it was but her current vet told her that if the cat was kept totally inside it did not need certain ones. It would probably be best to call a vet and ask.

Answer 8

you will not have to get all of the shots. if your cat is strictly indoors, and never goes outside for instance, then the feline panleukopenia shot is pretty useless, unless of course it is exposed to other cats that go in and out, then you will. but the other vaccines you will have to get. :)

Answer 9

My vet adviced shots for rabies and distemper for my cats who stay indoors except for brief walks outside wearing halter and leash.

Answer 10

Yes especially if you have other animals or are in contact at any time with other animals. Talk to your vet when you go. You may not need all the shots but some are highley reccomended.