Cat Boosters?

Frank99
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Been around 10 years since my last pet cat and it seems like things have changed, the rescue centre we went to told us cats have to have a annual boosters injection in order to stay healthy! I mentioned my last cat never had any but only lived for 22 years which i thought was good but the recue centre operative claims it would live much longer with boosters as they guard against cancer and disease!
I feel like i have woken up after being in a coma for 40 years or is this booster essential for modern pets!
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  • Mnoee
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  • Frank99
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    Mnoee said:
    Thanks for the link!
    Enjoy everyday like it's your last!
  • Savvy_Sue
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    Google indicates that a 22 year old cat is the exception rather than the rule, so well done there, but don't expect your next owner to do as well, vaccinated or not.
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  • sheramber
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    Never heard of a vaccination that protects against cancer.
  • Mnoee
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    sheramber said:
    Never heard of a vaccination that protects against cancer.
    Feline leukemia is a virus that causes cancer. So the vaccine for it helps to prevent cancer. https://www.pdsa.org.uk/pet-help-and-advice/pet-health-hub/conditions/feline-leukaemia-virus-felv


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    sheramber said:
    Never heard of a vaccination that protects against cancer.
    I was surprised, so went and googled: on thinking about it I realised we are starting to use them in humans too: HPV vaccine to guard against cervical cancer. 

    I am more than surprised at the claim by the rescue
    Frank99 said:
    I mentioned my last cat never had any but only lived for 22 years which i thought was good but the recue centre operative claims it would live much longer with boosters as they guard against cancer and disease!
    Maybe the rescue believes in cat reincarnation, and doesn't 'start the clock' from actual birth, but from presumed re-birth?  :smile:

    I do remember a non-cat-loving friend who thought they would do a very nice thing for their cat-loving beloved, and get a kitten. Non-cat-lover had assumed cats had the lifespan of hamsters and the like (ie quite short), and were shocked to discover how long they might have to put up with this addition to the household. Caveat emptor ... 
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  • Brambling
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    I've always had my cats vaccinated in the last 30+ years so it's not that new a thing! I lost two young cats with FeLV in 1990  before there was a vaccination and two others belonging to neighbours were also PTS with it at the same time - not pleasant it can be very infectious and the four cats spent a lot of time together. The vaccine was first available in the early 90s. 

    If you plan to have a indoor cat no need for it.  
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    edited 28 December 2021 at 1:28PM
    Brambling said:
    I've always had my cats vaccinated in the last 30+ years so it's not that new a thing! I lost two young cats with FeLV in 1990  before there was a vaccination and two others belonging to neighbours were also PTS with it at the same time - not pleasant it can be very infectious and the four cats spent a lot of time together. The vaccine was first available in the early 90s. 

    If you plan to have a indoor cat no need for it.  

    We have a young indoor cat, and our vet recommends that we give her yearly boosters.  Reason being that we have friends with outdoor cats, and they could carry the infection on their hands/clothes.
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    Even with an indoor cat, there is a small chance they might escape outside. Also catteries often say vaccinations are required if you use them. That's why we have our indoor cats vaccinated 🙂 it's a one off payment with our vets which covers yearly boosters.
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    Savvy_Sue said:
    sheramber said:
    Never heard of a vaccination that protects against cancer.
    I was surprised, so went and googled: on thinking about it I realised we are starting to use them in humans too: HPV vaccine to guard against cervical cancer. 

    ... 
    I can't find any reference to that for UK cats. I did find one for America.
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