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I would like everyone's opinion about this. I was reading an 'ask the vet' column in the newspaper and he said that health risks of vaccinations have been a focus of concern for many years. In order to reduce the risks of chronic health problems that have been linked to adverse reactions to repeated vaccinations he recommends for cats at 12 weeks of older the FCV, FPV, and FVR. Rabies at 16 weeks if required by law using the canary pox vectored 1-year vaccine. I'm assuming that these are the only vaccines a cat needs for its entire life. My cats are due for their shots and I was hoping to get your opinions before I take them to the vet. My inclination is to have them vaccinated. Thanks for your input.
Renee

There is still a lot of reseach going into pet vaccinations. They say if you do vaccinate you should get the shot in the cat's tail or hind leg.
The rabies vaccine I get every three yrs for my cats. That is what the state requires. For my inside cats I got their kittens shots and they haven't had any more. The outside cats get shots every three yrs. This is what my vet recommended so that is what I am doing for now.
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Jaime owned by
Mya the dog
and the cats:Crash, Moxie, Gabby and sometimes Tucker

Many vets recommend getting the cat rabies only - no other shots if they are going to be an inside cat - and at that every three years. However, if you ever plan on boarding your cat or if your cat might ever have to stay overnight at the vets' then you should also get the series for upper respiratory viruses - lots of letters and I can never remember them.

Talk with your vet about what s/he thinks about each vaccine. Your vet knows the incidence of disease in your area and can help you assess whether or not the cat needs the shots.
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Smile, it will make them wonder what you are up to!

Thank you so much for your input. My cats are strictly indoor cats. Your opinions are just what I had been thinking all along.
Renee

There is a risk for vaccinations BUT as Madame Alto says IF you ever board your cats they WILL need to be vaccinated but again you CAN cross that bridge when you come to it. IF your cat would EVER bite, then you probably should get it Vaccinated for rabies every 3 years.

The BEST place to find out about vaccinations for Cats AND dogs is http://critteradvocacy.org If you have a question and do not find an answer you can write the Vet and he WILL write you back!
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Heidi & Kidties
CORKIE -Dearest MOST COURAGEOUS, Litta Tabby girl
Kotten - Sweet Grumbling talker of a Siamese girl
Benji - Grey/brown GOBLIN in a dear Spotted Tabby kitty boy suit
Missy - God's and catprayers group Miracle kitty girl
and our BELOVED ANGELS, so DESPERATELY MISSED
Schatzi - WONDERFUL BEST of the BEST Kitty & People loving Tuxedo Standard Poodle boy & God's MOST LOVING ANGEL
SynMin Minnie kitty girl -- A Heart of Gold and God's Most PURRFECT Angel
Joined by Amigo loving(and loved by us) Tom-cat! who ALMOST was mine!

Thanks for your advice and the website for critter advocacy. I really appreciate it.
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Renée
owned by Abycats: BunnyNala, Mina, and Gizzy