My indoor cat has only gotten his rabies 2 times He's 7yrs old is this fine??

Question

Is the rabies vax necessary for indoor cats?? Other than that he's perfectly healthy. He's been to the vets 4 times in his life...once when i first got him at 12 weeks for an exam(got Rabies) The second time when he hit maturity and got neutered. I took him to a rabies clinic when he was approx 3yr old. The other 2 times going to the vets was for Crystals in his bladder and needed them removed.

But i was just wondering how necessary it is for them to get the Rabies Vax if he's an indoor cat and has never once tried excaping.

as for the Hi PH in his body he's been on a UTI cat food since his problem and hasn't had the crystals since. The last time he actually saw a vet was when he was 4ys old...so approx 3 years ago...they couldn't do his Rabies cause of the infection he had...can he would of gotten it then. But since he's been fine.

He doesn't wear a collar cause he will take it off. So theres no point in getting a rabies tag.. Also cats do not get the Parvo Virus Only Dogs do. He got his distemper when we had another cat. and there's no sence in paying for unessary tests like the FIV(the feline aids) he's neutered and never got in contact with another unaltered male that was infected. We've only had 1 other cat and it was a female. He and she didn't get along and she was just a kitten so i found her a new home. which wasnt hard cause she was a calico and very pretty.

Answer 1

Rabies vaccination is usually required, but not necessarily needed. It's good to have though, because on the off chance that your cat gets outside, it's nice to know they have that protection.

The shot is generally a 3 yr vaccination, so your cat only really needed it twice in his life, so far.

Answer 2

Rabies vaccinations come in 1, 3, and 5 year strains. Generally what vets like to do is give kittens a 1 year vaccination. Then once they have had that first vaccination, they can come back the next year and get the 3 or 5 year vaccination.

If your cat is an indoor cat I wouldn't worry about it, just call your last vet to see how many years the vaccination is good for. If it has expired, take kitty back to get updated.

However, you should be aware that most cities, towns,and counties require that your cat's rabies vaccination be up to date and they have a tag on at all times that verifies it.

Answer 3

Rabies, though is unlikely to strike indoor cats, is a vaccination required by law. Despite not being common, infected bats and other wild animals may get into homes and attack the cat. According to the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, rabies among wild animals is on the rise, particularly in the northeast. Since this deadly disease can be transmitted to people, it's wise to adhere to the law.

For me, it's better to be safe than sorry.

Depending on the type of rabies vaccination given, it can be good for one year or good for three years. The rabies certificate will tell you how long it is good for.

Answer 4

In many states, there is a law requiring you to have your cat vaccinated against rabies. The first shot lasts only one year; the second shot lasts 1 to 3 years, depending on what formula your vet uses. In any case, your cat's rabies protection has run out. Despite your precautions, your cat COULD get outside, and it is not unheard of for wild animals (especially bats, a notorious carrier of rabies) to get INSIDE.
If you are not taking your cat to the veterinarian regularly, there are other shots he has been missing that are important to his health. Take him to the vet now.
http://www.delmars.com/kitcats/rabiefaq.htm

Answer 5

If your cat doesn't go outside, as far as I and health are concerned, there are no reasons for rabies shots. Cats (and dogs) are very much over vaccinated to the point where the vaccinations can do more harm then good. My cats do go outside and have been vaccinated for rabies only 1x as kittens

Answer 6

You should booster your cat's rabies and feline leukemia vaccines every year only if they go outside. Your local municipalities require valid rabies vaccines for all pets, but if you're not concerned about them enforcing it with you (they probably won't) then your cat is well protected for his risk level. Over-vaccinating has been linked to autoimmune and kidney disorders, so if your pet is not at risk for the disease, there is no need to vaccinate for it (medically speaking).

I would encourage you to continue getting his combination vaccine (upper respiratory, chlamidia, and parvo virus) because those infections are prevalent everywhere, on your shoes, in your carpet, and in the air.

P.S. - the 3 year feline rabies vaccines, and killed feline leukemia vaccines are incriminated in vaccine induced sarcoma (cancers). Request the recombinant 1 year vaccine if you get him vaccinated, both for the feline leukemia and the rabies.

Answer 7

if he stays in side 24/7 he will be OK and as for crystals you know thats a Hi PH in his body and is caused by the ash in the can food or dry go with wiskers it's ash is 4.5 and lower this will be a problem when he gets older in age so reduce the ash now.now the vax is to stop the pet from getting the virus I don't know if fly or masqito's carry it look at aids in cats and dogs no one knows how they get it my cats not gay or shooting up but she died from it so ask your self this is it air born and no one will say do to a pannic or is it worth the 20,00 not to worry if he stays in or not plus it helps them biuld up there system.

Answer 8

If he never goes outside, he's fine. But you want them to be vaccinated just in case they ever get out or something else gets in. Most vets will not see an animal unless they are current on their shots.

Answer 9

An escape takes half a second, are you willing to take that chance? Ask your vet, not us. People with indoor cats seem to think that they don't carry stuff on them that can affect their pets.

Answer 10

Its wise to get him vaccinated anyway because you have to count that those infected creepy crawlies WILL get access to your indoors.