Yearly Cat Booster Jabs - do you?

pault123

Got the cats booked in now for their boosters. A month late but as simon pointed out up to 3 months? overdue is ok?

After reading all the posts I think boosters are definetely a good option! :beer:

squidge60

Notsosharp wrote: »

Yes you are getting up my nose Harry, its an especially judgemental thing to say.

I don't think its fair that we should be denied the chance to give pets loving, secure homes just because we don't have as much money as some. Would you say we should also not have children because we cannot afford them? Lots of money does not always equal lots of love.

Just because people have a lot of money it does not mean they will be responsible pet owners, look at Paris Hilton. And I was watching X-factor on Saturday and Cheryl whatsherface just let her dog pee in the hotel and didn't even react leaving other people to clean up.

I am responsible, they are neutered and they are insured, it just so happens that I can't afford the jags right now. Even if I had the money I am not sure I would do it.

yay well said what is it with people on this site sometimes :rolleyes:

pault123

Checked with the vet my 3 year old cats have just had the flu/enteritis jab

£18 each.

is that sufficient?

BizzyBek

I'm a semi moron

I don't vaccinate my cats over the age 7/8 and I won't go into the long argument for this suffice to say after listening to a lot of debates, seminars etc that was the conclusion I drew in line with a number of animal welfare charity vets.

However, my cats aren't insured as all my cats are foster cats who I have taken on due to being ill or injured in the first place so insurance companies get very picky about ym motley crew and I put money aside into a seperate account each month as my own insurance policy.

Secondly, my cats don't go into catteries as they are cared for at home.

Phoebs

harryharp wrote: »

Sounds good.

Frankly, I feel those people who have managed to get their cats to a ripe old age without vaccinating them, have been very lucky. tbh (and I know I'm going to get up some people's noses by saying this), I feel that vaccination is part of responsible pet ownership. If you can't afford to look after your pet properly, despite of any easy payment schemes or help from outside agencies, then you should really not be keeping a pet at all. It is not fair to the animal.

Harry, I think you'll only be getting up the noses of those who are guilty of not giving their animals the full care they ought to.

I agree with you, it is irresponsible not to vaccinate, especially if your reasoning is cost. If you can'f afford to look after the animal properly, you shouldn't really have it should you - no matter how much love you can offer.. think animal welfare not cute kitty to cuddle

and nososharp (or whatever your name is - I've already forgotten whilst typing this).... too right, if you can't afford to look after a child, you certainly shouldn't be having one - not you personally, any person. OK we have the NHS to cover vaccinations of children, but is it fair to feed an inadequately nutritious diet to children because you can't afford the fresh healthy food all because you were desperate to have a child... ridiculous.

bottom line in my opinion - and isn't this kinda the ethos of this whole site - if you can't afford it, don't have/do/buy it, that goes for pets, kids, holidays, material things etc etc

lowis

but is it fair to feed an inadequately nutritious diet to children because you can't afford the fresh healthy food all because you were desperate to have a child

most nutritious foods are actually cheaper than the prepackaged rubbish sold in the supermarkets. fresh fruit, veg, fish and meat on my local market is actually mostly cheaper than my local sainsburys. if some parents knew how to cook properly/weren't lazy, they could feed a family much more efficiently and more healthily than they could purchasing pre-packaged, nutrient-poor, factory foods.

Phoebs

lowis wrote: »

most nutritious foods are actually cheaper than the prepackaged rubbish sold in the supermarkets. fresh fruit, veg, fish and meat on my local market is actually mostly cheaper than my local sainsburys. if some parents knew how to cook properly/weren't lazy, they could feed a family much more efficiently and more healthily than they could purchasing pre-packaged, nutrient-poor, factory foods.

I'm totally with you lowis, but unfortunately, I think we'd find that statistically, those parents you refer to are more likely to be those with fewer pennies and think convenience is cheaper... I know I personally can't afford to live off convenience/prepackaged food

MrsE_2

I get mine vax-ed every year.

I don't have pet insurance (keep meaning to look into it), but if he needs to see the vet he does.

I feed him good food too, Royal Canin Feline.

I think if you take on an animal, you should make sure you can meet the financial obligations.
I think OAPS should get reduced vet rates though.

harryharp

MrsE wrote: »

I think OAPS should get reduced vet rates though.

Yes, I think you're right. Only problem is though- who would finance this? It's not fair to expect vets to reduce OAP's bills out of charity- but I suppose if they're not well off they should get help towards the bills from the PDSA. Only thing is they are a charity and they rely on people's goodwill (not taxpayers!)- the money has to come from somewhere.

Darleene

MrsE wrote: »

I think OAPS should get reduced vet rates though.

Nonsense! They should have their life companions removed from their care if they are no longer able to pay. Eh, Harry?