I bought a little kitten from this woman who claimed that the kitten was complete on vaccinations and was neutered. When I went to pick him up, she said she couldn't find records of his shots and that she would call me when she found it. She hasn't called yet, and is not answering her cell phone. I even asked her to give me the number to the vet she took him to so I can get the records myself.
I can see that the kitten is neutered, however, I am bringing him to get checked out at the local vet, and I don't have records of his shots. Will the vet vaccinate him again? Is that safe for the kitten.
He is the runt of the litter and is very tiny for his age, 14 weeks
(looks like 4-5 weeks)
I wish the woman would have some compassion for the kitten and be honest and get back to me. I would never give him back to her, not after the irresponsible way she is behaving.
2007-07-22 11:11:23 · 9 answers · asked by Purrr 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
The kitten will be an indoor cat. The woman claimed that she had him neutered and vaccinated at 8 weeks age.
I don't want to believe her, but he is neutered and could have been vaccinated, but I can't be sure now.
2007-07-22 11:23:31 · update #1
You can have your vet do a "titer" check...it will show whether your kitten has been vaccinated (and if it needs further vaccination)
If you want to avoid overvaccinating (which can cause serious issues), yearly titer checks will show whether the cat is still able to resist disease.
The AVMA is no longer "mandating" yearly vaccinations, and is endorsing a 3-year schedule, and suggests working out a schedule with your veterinarian that is personalized to your pet, it's lifestyle, and your location.
2007-07-22 11:50:55 · answer #1 · answered by Leigh 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Theoretically, yes. But when animals are brought to a shelter or rescue society they are always given a set of vaccinations, and when people pick up strays they are vaccinated routinely, so there isn't much, if any, bad effect from duplicating vaccinations.
At the vet hospital where I work, we don't neuter or spay young animals till they have finished their complete "core" series of vaccinations (except Rabies, if they are having the surgery before they are 16 weeks old, which is usually the earliest a Rabies vaccination can be given) so if your kitty has been neutered, chances are he has gotten his vaccination series.
Just to be on the safe side, call your vet and get his opinion.
2007-07-22 11:32:59 · answer #2 · answered by Kayty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell your vet that, and I'm sure they will know what to do. My guess is they will wait 3-4 weeks from when that lady had him (which is the last possible time he could have been vaccinated without you knowing) and give him one. And they may boost it again in 3-4 weeks. Do you know where the woman would have taken the kitten? You could call the vet direct and theyd have the records there
2007-07-22 11:16:40 · answer #3 · answered by Its a secret! 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the kitten hasn't had a vaccine since he was 8 weeks of age, your kitten should be ok to get his second set of shots (feline distemper). It won't really matter whether or not the other vet has done it at this point. I would still have your kitten dewormed and tested for FEL/FIV.
2007-07-22 12:27:24 · answer #4 · answered by Aubrey's mommy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it has been a least 3 weeks between getting him and taking him to the vet, it should be okay to vaccinate.
Kitten get around 3-4 sets of booster vaccines between the ages of 8-16 weeks, so it may be right on schedule for his next set of boosters.
2007-07-22 11:16:24 · answer #5 · answered by redd_rvt 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Honestly, I think that there should be some tests the vet can run on the kitten to see if his shots are up to date. Don't quote me on that, but there's gotta be some way to tell.
My advice would be to call a vet - any vet - and explain the situation. They will give you the best advice for the health of your cat.
2007-07-22 11:40:36 · answer #6 · answered by YSIC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
are you sure he is neutered? it could be a female or he could be too young for his testicles to protrude.
I would get him to your vet asap. she is lying to you - she could have told you the name of the vet if she had really had him there.
his eyes aren't blue are they? if so he isn't 6 weeks old yet.
most vets will not do pediatric neuterings for JQP & then not on an animal that is that small
2007-07-22 11:20:27 · answer #7 · answered by sadiejane 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it only would need a 12 week old shot before getting neutered that is if a indoor cat outdoor cats would come in contact with ffar more things so it manly depends on how u plan to raise it
2007-07-22 11:19:39 · answer #8 · answered by Elaine F 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Vaccinations can be dangerous on their own and I would not get shots if she said she got them.Can you ask her which vet the cat was nuetered and vaccinated at? (you can call to verify)
2007-07-22 11:16:18 · answer #9 · answered by Ken 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋