Is a rabbie shot all I need for my cat?

Answer 1

have you asked your vet???

Answer 2

Rabies shots are not dangerous, what's dangerous is you or your cat contracting the disease...read up on it.

Rabies is typically the only vaccine required for pets by law.

FVRCP (AKA Feline Distemper vaccine) is also recommended, as kittens they get a series of them (typically 1 every 3- 4 weeks for 3 or 4 times) then it is given annually

There are also vaccines for Feline Aids and Feline Leukemia, some Vet don't seem to think they are as effective as the others and don't recommend them unless your cat goes outside.

There have been studies that vaccines last a lot longer than 1 year, but the vaccine manufactures still recommend they be given annually (with the exception of Rabies vaccines, after the 2nd annual vaccine, some Vet's will then only give it every 3 yrs) There have also been studies that vaccines can cause cancer or tumors at the injection site when given over long periods of time. Either way, the pro's heavily out weigh the con's.

Answer 3

Rabbie isn't the name for it, it's RABIES shot.

State law requires cats to be vaccinated against rabies, but it's up to the vet to decide if the cat is too young or too sick to have one this year. You get a tag when the shot is given, as proof yours has been vaccinated against rabies. They have one year shots and 3 year shots--your vet would give the one appropriate for your area.

Your cat needs to be vaccinated against feline distemper, which is a rhino virus -- usually given as a three-in-one shot to cover several things. This protects the cat against the most common cat diseases in your area. Don't refuse this one (unless you have an FIV positive cat, the shot won't help because an FIV cat doesn't have a working immune system to make use of the vaccine).

Answer 4

There is indeed a cancer called VAS (Vaccine Associated Sarcoma) and it is the reason for vets to inject the rabies vaccine in the rear leg. (Since the cancer will grow at the injection site)

The VAS is most often lethal, but if the leg can be amputated sometimes the cats survives. Which is THE reason it is given in the leg, versus the scruff.

Rabies vaccine is frequently a legal requirement. BUT, check what the requirements are before vaccinating routinely for rabies every year.

FVRCP used to be a yearly vaccine. (For no good reason. No scientific study ever supported that decision-it just sorta happened...)

Now the official recommendation is to do it every 3 to 5 years. Again, research this before allowing unnecessary vaccinations. Vaccines are serious things and should not be used in excess.

Answer 5

You really need a rabies vaccine, it's by law if not for any other reason. Moreover, it would be a good idea to at least vaccinate for distemper as well(get the distemper combo vaccine), this protects against feline viral rhinotracheitis virus, calicivirus, and panleukopenia virus. Now, if your cat is an outdoor cat at all or may come into contact with other cats through screened porches, you may want to consider leukemia, giardia and FIP vaccinations as well. With all vaccines there are risks of side effects that your companion may develop, but carefully weigh the benefits and risks of vaccination and whether or not he/she is outdoors/indoors may help you decide with the other three vaccines available that are usually not considered part of the core. I would definitely take your pet in for an office visit to discuss these options with your veterinary staff.

Answer 6

In most states rabies shots are required by law. The shots that your cat needs will not cause cancer, also, generally a feline distemper is also required, and also there are vaccines avaiable that help protect againt a feline form of HIV. It's best however to talk to your vet.

Answer 7

It is best to take your cat to your vet or call and ask these questions. I know they will want to do blood work to check for diseases and to give what shots are needed. There are also a couple of other things you need to be aware of as in getting its teeth cleaned and having it fixed. We all love our pets and want to make sure they are as healthy as they can be so they are around for a long time. Good luck.

Answer 8

If your cat is indoor only, a rabies shot is not necessary. But if you let your cat out on a regular basis, it would be a good idea.

Answer 9

Rabies shot is the most needed right now. Also rabies shot does not cause cancer. There is also a feline distemper shot, but however, its best to talk to your vet about shots.

Answer 10

I would never give a cat a rabies shot, dangerous. Other shots for more likely diseases are more important, but only give the kitten shots. Don't give new ones every year or it will cause cancer.

Answer 11

Yes (if they give them to cats), but also get them spade and nudered. But I thought that cats could give us rabbies.