All of my cats are completely indoor, and around 3-4 years old. None have had shots since the first year we got them.
2007-08-20 14:58:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
my cats are strictly indoors too, but they still get their vaccinations. i do a feline distemper and a 3 yr rabies every 3 yrs
2007-08-20 15:01:53 · answer #1 · answered by bassetfreak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They all need their regular shots!! You need to update them all, as well as give your kitten the full set of shots. You should probably not get a kitten until your other cats are current on theirs. It isn't safe to bring a kitten around them. I realize they are indoor cats, and are probably safe, but this is the smart thing to do for an animal lover.
2007-08-20 15:07:50 · answer #2 · answered by monkeylady5656 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is best to give all of your cats shots to keep them up to date and healthy, then when you recieve a new kitten it is good to go back and give her the same shots as you did to the other cats.
Since they are indoors, it might not feel necessary. But to keep your animals healthy and clean of disease, I suggest thinking about taking them to the vet at least once for a shot.
2007-08-20 15:05:11 · answer #3 · answered by Starlight 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cats are indoor cats to, but get their shots on time. If your not doing it because you can't afford it, don't get another kitten. If money is not the problem, get the three you have up to date before bringing another into the household.
2007-08-20 17:21:40 · answer #4 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All cats should have up to date shots. In my city you can't get a licence for your cat unless they have had their shots. My two get the booster shots every year. Some of the shots don't have to be done every year but your vet will know whether they need to be done or not.
2007-08-20 15:15:10 · answer #5 · answered by London Catlover 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you weren't getting a new kitten, then no, cats kept strictly indoors do not need yearly boosters other than rabies. BUT, since you are getting a new kitten, it could be carrying one of the upper respiratory viruses and could pass them on to your other cats if they have low immunity. Other than doing titer tests (which are expensive) on your cats to test their immunity, it would be a good idea to booster them a couple of weeks before bringing the new kitten home or exposing them to the new kitten. Make sure the kitten is FELV/FIV tested before exposing him to your cats.
Of course, always get their yearly check ups and rabies booster, which is required by law! :)
2007-08-20 15:47:23 · answer #6 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all cats need to have their vaccinations updated yearly. An exam will be given and this could find any potential problems that your cats may have. So YES,take ALL your cats to the vet and vaccinated
2007-08-20 15:41:58 · answer #7 · answered by leftygirl_75 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they all need shots
2007-08-20 17:21:01 · answer #8 · answered by Tonya R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋