2006-12-30 04:58:24 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
1st is Rabies. Problem to you and your cat.
2nd is upper respiratory infections, infections that give them "colds" can become very serious they are highly contagious and can block them up with mucous (close there airways eyes etc) when a cat is so congested they will not be able to smell when a cat cant smell they wont eat.
3rd they can get a disease that affects the brain, shuts it down causes neurological prblems
4th they can get what is called Feline Aids, its really called Feline immundeficieny Virus (FIV) which is like aids and shuts down the immune system making them open to all viruses and infections.
Also most of these vaccines are passed either through air borune particles, bites or contamminated water and or saliva.
If you are planning on keeping your cat out doors for the safety of you and all the other cats I would stongly reccomened vaccinating. At most hospitals they are now getting vaccines so they only need to be done every 3 years rather then 1 year. If you are planning on keeping your cat indoors I would still keep them at least vaccinated against Rabies. if for any reason your cat bites someone and its reported and they dont have their rabies vaccines, it will be on you. And they will contact you and you will be respoible and need to do what is necessary. Also if they dont have their rabies vaccines they will either be quarentined or worse put to sleep.
2006-12-30 05:10:18 · answer #1 · answered by roxygrrl1983 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the cat is always indoors, no problem; but how can you be sure that the cat will stay in? If an unvaccinated indoor cat does get out, you've got major problems because the cat is has not picked up any immunity from other cats, and is very susceptible. This is real bad if it's a female in heat attracting street toms as most male cats are neutered to keep them from straying, spraying, and fighting over territory. An neutered indoor male following natures call will be fighting street cats, and if declawed may not even make it home do die from disease
Most vets will not operate on animals that do not have any vaccinations, and you a breaking the law by not keeping them current without proof of rabies inoculation. I choose out of the feline aids shots, but at the time I felt the shot had too many side effects including death of the animal. The rabies, feline pnuemonitis, and distemper shots are the minimum.
2006-12-30 05:37:59 · answer #2 · answered by lyyman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello, I have had cat's my whole life, I have never had any problems with not vaccinating my pets. If you go to a vet they encourage vaccinating your pets, "just in case" they get out. But they also tell you not to declaw your cats "just in case they get out" I say if you are worried about it and do not want to pay the hefty prices of the vaccines then do them at home, there are places online you can get everything you need I believe except for the rabies, personally, my cat's are declawed, and unvaccinated, they are 12 years old and just fine. Ohh one more thing, if you want to get your cat fixed, there is a place you can get a discounted price, Called -- Friends of Animals, call the 1-800 directory to get the number. You will have to pay over the phone but it is about 1/2 the price. Good luck!!
2006-12-30 05:10:22 · answer #3 · answered by sweetsandy81671 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not much of anything if they are not exposed to outside cats. If you were to bring a stray into your home you must have it tested for cat diseases like FIV and feline leukemia.
The intital series of kitten vaccines is mandatory for your cat's health. Other than that they is no need for an indoor cat to have regular vaccinations. You should go to www.littlebigcat.com and read Dr. Jean Hovfe's article titled "Vaccinations". Many vets are coming to the conclusion that cats don't need annual shots if they are not at risk from exposure to outdoor cats. Holistic and homeopathic veterinarians believe that repeated vaccination may actually cause health problems if given all the time.
Certainly discuss the issues with your veterinarian. He/she should consider the cat's risk of exposure and the need for any vaccination.
We only vaccinate children once (or in a short series) for many of the childhood diseases such as measles. And children are constantly exposed to infection from outside sources. There has been no legitimate research to show that cats need to be vaccinated repeatedly for their diseases.
2006-12-30 05:36:28 · answer #4 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The big factor here is whether or not the cat is a stray or not. Many illnesses are passed down from the parents. I had three cats dies from Feline leukemia. Also feline aids can be passed down. They have vaccines for these (I think) and there are tests your vet can give them to determine if the cat has the illness.
Hope this helps.
P
2006-12-30 05:09:37 · answer #5 · answered by phoenix 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most common is parvo but distemper can also effect a domestic cat that hasn't had it's shots.
2006-12-30 05:07:30 · answer #6 · answered by Jack 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard they can't catch much if you keep your toilet lids down and don't feed them raw meat.
2006-12-30 05:09:08 · answer #7 · answered by Sri 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2006-12-30 05:00:47 · answer #8 · answered by mommyinneedofhelp 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋