do cats have to get shots what will happen if they dont???

Question

i have two 7 month old cats they havent had shots is that ok?? and is there anybody that had a cat never got shots and how many shot and when do cats get them? tell me the hole routine



thanks so much!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

They might get a disease if they get outside. The vet will tell you all the shots they need. I've always adopted cats so the already had them, but i think most cats get them when they are kittens.

Answer 2

Kittens need shots for the same reason human children do--so they won't get nasty diseases. You won't want to take your kittens outside until they have had the all-important final round of shots.

The vet will administer the shots in several round over a month or two. The shots will strengthen their immune systems and help keep them happy and healthy for their whole life.

Finally, congratulations on your kittens! They make life fun. (Except when they climb your leg.)

Answer 3

Being a responsible pet owner means that you take CARE of your pet -- shots and all. There are a lot of PREVENTABLE diseases out there and if your cats get one, it will cost a whole lot more than the shots.

In some areas, it is LAW that your cat get rabies vaccine.

You need to consult a vet, he will tell you what is needed. Please do this soon -- and have your cats FIXED too.

Answer 4

Please educate yourself before allowing ppl to scare you into getting unnecessary vaccines. My completely non-vax cat is the healthiest of my three cats.

Feel free to join my Yahoo! group:
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/petfoodandvaccinations/


Vaccine info:

Many, many articles for you to read here -
http://www.truthaboutvaccines.org/index.html

Many articles here -
http://www.zbirdbrain.com/Vaccinate.htm

Feline Distemper Vaccine Implicated in Development of Chronic Renal Failure -
http://www.littlebigcat.com/index.php?action=nlarchive&show=volume1no8

Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) in cats - Veterinary advice from John Burns BVMS MRCVS.....lists the DISTEMPER VACCINE as a possible cause and DRY FOOD as an aggravating factor -
http://www.holisticpethealth.co.uk/Cats/chronic_renal_failure.htm

Veterinary Vaccince Injury Act info - Commentary by Dennis W. Macy, DVM, MS - President-Elect and Diplomate ACVIM - Oncology -
http://www.geocities.com/~kremersark/macy.html

VAS Awareness: Educating Cat Owners About Vaccine Related Cancers -
http://www.vas-awareness.org/

Vaccine-Associated Feline Sarcoma Task Force -
http://www.avma.org/vafstf/



Here are some books you may be interested in reading:

SHOCK TO THE SYSTEM - THE FACTS ABOUT ANIMAL VACCINATION, PET FOOD AND HOW TO KEEP YOUR PETS HEALTHY
- Catherine O'Driscoll
ISBN: 1929242298

What Vets Don't Tell You About Vaccines - Catherine O'Driscoll
ISBN 0-9523048-3-X

Answer 5

They could get sick, sometimes seriously, especially if they slip outside once and come into contact with another cat. Some shots may be required by law. Better safe then sorry and have your cat end up sick.

Answer 6

I suggest vaccinations whether or not they will be strictly indoors. At seven months, your kittens are old enough for the majority of popular vaccinations including distemper, rabies, etc. If you ever plan on having other cats, you best get them their vaccinations. I also suggest deworming as well just in case.

Also, it is best to get them screened for FeLV and FIV since both can be dangerous and are highly transmittable. Again, should you ever get another cat, knowing this can prevent the spreading of the diseases from one cat to another.

Answer 7

yes sweetie. you really need to get them shots and get them fixed too if you do not want litters or even if they are male the world doesn't want.need more homeless kitties. If you do not get the pave and distemper shots and the basic immunities your cats may die early. it is a gamble. If you can't afford them you may wish to consider someone who can. I know this is not what you want to read but it would be the most loving thing to do. otherwise maybe your parents or older aunt/ uncle/ sibs???? may help you. good luck to you hon.

Answer 8

NO - it's VERY BAD that they have not had shots. They should have completed a series of baby shots by now. If you don't get them their shots, they may get sick and die.

It's not MY JOB to "tell you the whole routine"... it's YOUR JOB to call a local vet and ASK THE staff at the vet's office, and schedule your kitten for it's first shots BEFORE it gets sick.