Yearly Cat Booster Jabs - do you?

pault123

I've had my cats yearly booster jab for feline leukemia etc for last 3 years, this year due to being away i've missed the reminder and its now a month overdue.

I've heard a lot of people state after 2 years there is no need to bother.

Do you?

ClareEmily

Didn't mean to thank you by the way

But yes yes yes, I know of 2 cats who died from feline leukemia, very upsetting.

Always make sure my cat is up to date with her injections, also probably a requirement if you want to board them.

mirrorimage0

yes yes and yes

mymatebob

I missed them once but got it done as soon as I could. I doubt any cattery would take them if they are not up to date with the inoculations. The one I use certainly wouldn't

Paparika

pault123 wrote: »

I've had my cats yearly booster jab for feline leukemia etc for last 3 years, this year due to being away i've missed the reminder and its now a month overdue.

I've heard a lot of people state after 2 years there is no need to bother.

Do you?

Not got a cat myself but if i did, and decided not to bother and my cat died then i would be devastated.

mymatebob

Paparika wrote: »

Not got a cat myself but if i did, and decided not to bother and my cat died then i would be devastated.

The jags don't make them immortal!


(Sorry - I'll get me coat)

pault123

Thanks for replies so far, i've heard the jabs can actually pose risk to the cats and overvacinating can actually have a negative effect?

hence i thought i'd double check before i get them done!

simontheiceman

Lets look at the evidence....
Feline Leukaemia - no real need to bother after about 4yrs of age - I stop giving to patients after this time but dont offer any option before then.
Calicivirus - VERY NASTY and there is an even nastier strain out there at the moment - can be fatal - why would you NOT vaccinate (only if you are dumb).
Feline Rhinotracheitis - basis of Cat flu - quite severe if caught and tends to go in cycles - particularly debilitating in the older cat - put your pet through that - why?
Chlamydia - prevents that really sodding horrible conjunctivitis that cats get - make sure your vet uses the vaccine that includes this - I do
So all in all - keep them vaccinated or be a moron (your choice).

ailuro2

I read somewhere that they can have boosters up to 13 months from last jab - phone your vet and ask what the story is.

badmumof1

my 21 year old only had the first lot of jabs so i guess in simontheicemans eyes im a moron

claireyfairy_2

I'm afraid I'm a moron too. Never had jabs, never had any problems, but I can see the argument for getting it done. I know my cats have being stuffed in a box and going to the vet's so that is part of the equation for me too. I guess it makes a difference to their chances of catching things if you live in a highly cat populated area?