2007-01-10 16:56:27 · 7 answers · asked by vijay r 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
With vaccines purchased over the Internet, you can't be certain how they've been manufactured or where exactly they've come from. In addition, veterinarians are better able to ensure the proper handling and administering of vaccines. That said, it's best to leave the vaccinations to your veterinarian.
2007-01-10 17:13:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would not advise you to get vaccines over the Internet because of improper handling which is the commonest problem here. Vaccines transported not in their proper temperature (as it needs to be in refrigeration temperature but not frozen) will deteriorate and it will be useless since it will loss antigenicity. There is no problem of overdosage here because cat vaccines come as single doses (1 cc vials together with its diluent). During administration (injection) you have to be sure you disinfect the injection site first to avoid introducing bacteria to the body. Also you must be sure of the injection site. If you know all these, then you can do it. If you make a mistake, you might create a more serious problem. If in doubt, why not bring it to the vet. Vaccinations are very cheap in the US (If you are from the US).
2007-01-11 02:18:16 · answer #2 · answered by Rebecca N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
vaccinations come in certain doses and as long as they remain cold during shipping then they are fine. They are sold online and in feed stores because it's perfectly safe to give them to your animals yourself. Just make sure you know how to properly inject the kitty, and make sure you give the vaccinations on the appropriate timeline. No worries, lots of people do it themselves!
2007-01-11 03:12:21 · answer #3 · answered by oh_shotdown 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know anything about this, but my instinct would tell me that this is not a great idea unless you;
1: Knew what you were doing regarding dosage and frequency of that dosage. and...
2: you could honestly trust the supplier that the drug is what is advertised.
personally i wouldn't do it.
2007-01-11 01:06:02 · answer #4 · answered by darklydrawl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you may give the wrong medication and or wrong amount. That could kill it. GO TO A VET!!! That it why they are there.
2007-01-11 01:04:51 · answer #5 · answered by nmd_elkie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would not say there is anything wrong with it, but I would not recommend it. That is what they have vets for.
2007-01-11 01:07:15 · answer #6 · answered by SuzyBelle04 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no if you do your research properly, doses etc... and if you are confident enough to do it, but always check the expiry date
2007-01-11 01:31:22 · answer #7 · answered by Calais 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋