Even if our cat never goes out, he is not immune to serious illnesses. Dr Pierre Fabing explains to us why vaccination remains crucial for all felines.
Vaccinating cats is an important step in ensuring their healtheven for those who spend their lives indoors. Which vaccines are essential and how to administer them?
Which vaccines are essential?
Even Indoor Cats Can Get Diseases such as typhus or coryza. Indeed, these viruses can be introduced into the home via our clothes or shoes.
- Le typhus : causes rapid weakening, even hemorrhagic diarrhea, often fatal;
- Coryza : causes severe respiratory symptoms, particularly in kittens or older cats.
In addition to these vaccines, if your cat goes outside, it is recommended to have two other vaccines:
- Feline leukosis : transmissible by biting or during mating. There is no treatment for this disease and it is fatal for your cat.
- The rage : it is no longer present in France, but the vaccine is often compulsory to travel abroad with your cat.
Stick to the schedule for good immunity
In general, the first vaccination, also called primary vaccination, for kittens begins at the age of eight to ten weeksfollowed by a second injection three to four weeks later. Annual boosters or every three years are necessary to maintain good protection.
He is crucial to respect the vaccination schedule recommended by the veterinarian. Reminders are essential, if they are missed, you will then have to start the protocol from the beginning.
Advice from the vet, Dr Pierre Fabing
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