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On Feb 9, 2:13*pm, "Storrmmee" wrote:
the research on the sarcoma was interesting, it seems according to this researcher, it has a very large genitic component, and some of his research was plotting where cats had it, in the twenty years of her practice here in the midwest she has seen only two cases, but when you look at the map it seems that in colorado there is a serious cluster of it, Lee"Sharon" wrote in message The genetic factor would be interesting to learn more about, as the two cats of DD's who both died from it were brothers. It's a heartbreaking thing to lose your cat because of your good intentions. Sherry |
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"Bastette" wrote in message ... Christina Websell wrote: I cannot see any reason where a cat that never goes out would need any. We don't need rabies shots here and Boyfie has his jabs for whatever is a dangerous disease for a UK cat as he is allowed out. If your cat is entirely inside forever I cannot see why they would need any vaccinations at all, unless a bad cat disease comes in via your air-conditioning! Same reason an indoor-only cat should be microchipped, I guess. Even if you never intend for a cat to get out, things happen. It's true that there's a far greater chance of an escaped indoor cat to get lost than to catch rabies, so the microchip is more important. But if you want to be really sure, I suppose vaccinations are a good idea. Of course, I say this even though I haven't gotten Roxy vaccinated for years. She's a special case, though, because of her herpes. I don't want to stress her immune system any more than absolutely necessary. On the other hand, I'm late getting Licky's vaccinations. Rabies is pretty rare where I live, but not impossible. There are also other diseases that *are* common. *If* your indoor cat ever gets out, it will be retrieved (hopefully) quite quickly. What are the chances of it contracting any kind of disease during that short time? If I were in Jill's position with Persia I would not have her vaccinated against rabies, myself, but that is something she has to decide for herself. What are the chances of Persia putting herself in a position to get rabies is what I would ask myself if she were mine, and if the answer was pretty well nil, I wouldn't get her jabbed. YVMV. Tweed |
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"Christina Websell" wrote in message
... "Bastette" wrote in message ... Christina Websell wrote: I cannot see any reason where a cat that never goes out would need any. We don't need rabies shots here and Boyfie has his jabs for whatever is a dangerous disease for a UK cat as he is allowed out. If your cat is entirely inside forever I cannot see why they would need any vaccinations at all, unless a bad cat disease comes in via your air-conditioning! Same reason an indoor-only cat should be microchipped, I guess. Even if you never intend for a cat to get out, things happen. It's true that there's a far greater chance of an escaped indoor cat to get lost than to catch rabies, so the microchip is more important. But if you want to be really sure, I suppose vaccinations are a good idea. Of course, I say this even though I haven't gotten Roxy vaccinated for years. She's a special case, though, because of her herpes. I don't want to stress her immune system any more than absolutely necessary. On the other hand, I'm late getting Licky's vaccinations. Rabies is pretty rare where I live, but not impossible. There are also other diseases that *are* common. *If* your indoor cat ever gets out, it will be retrieved (hopefully) quite quickly. What are the chances of it contracting any kind of disease during that short time? If I were in Jill's position with Persia I would not have her vaccinated against rabies, myself, but that is something she has to decide for herself. What are the chances of Persia putting herself in a position to get rabies is what I would ask myself if she were mine, and if the answer was pretty well nil, I wouldn't get her jabbed. YVMV. Tweed This discussion has helped me make up my mind. Pickles is terrified to be put in a carrier, and I haven't gotten her shots for a couple of years. I made contact with a vet who makes house calls, but apparently they are only occasionally done and you don't get much notice, not to mention the fact that they charge $85 on top of the cost of the shots. Waffles just had his shots, but I don't think either of them will get any more. Joy |
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"J J Levin" wrote in message ... Where we live (New Jersey) rabies is annual. Distemper is every 3 years. Our two cats are both indoor and have never been outdoors, yet the vet recommended rabies and distemper shots. I trust the vet because he could have also sold me flea and tick monthly protection and he told us that in our area, for indoor cats to have fleas or ticks is very rare. They did not have any in Florida (their original home) and they have a virtual zero chance of getting any in NJ. I feel that the rabies shots are worthwhile, although our cats are always indoors. So do several friends with cats. But why? How could your cat get rabies if they never go out? Vets earn loads from promoting vaccinations that cost them next to nothing to buy and have a huge mark-up for them. By all means get your cats vaccinated for anything they might actually be at risk for, but I really cannot see any necessity for a totally indoor cat to have any. What disease can they possibly catch? Tweed |
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"jmcquown" wrote in message ... "Matthew" wrote in message ng.com... "jmcquown" wrote in message ... It's time for me to take Persia for her annual checkup. I just know the vet will want to give her booster shots. That's all well and good, but is it really necessary? She's an indoor cat. (She doesn't even really care to sit in the Kitty Walk enclosure on the patio much anymore.) How on earth would she get rabies? (I do think there's a law in SC that a rabies certificate must be filed with some government agency.) How do you folks feel about annual vaccinations? Are they necessary? I'd welcome a civilized discussion. Obviously there will be differing opinions but there aren't any right or wrong answers. Jill I thought the rabies was every 3 years I think the regulations vary by state. But I don't see a reason to vaccinate Persia against rabies (or anything else) when she never comes into contact with other animals. Why are vets so eager to give indoor-only cats booster shots every every time they have a check up? This is what I'm questioning. Short answer - because it makes them richer. |
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On Thu, 9 Feb 2012 00:33:40 -0000, "Christina Websell"
wrote: I cannot see any reason where a cat that never goes out would need any. We don't need rabies shots here and Boyfie has his jabs for whatever is a dangerous disease for a UK cat as he is allowed out. If your cat is entirely inside forever I cannot see why they would need any vaccinations at all, unless a bad cat disease comes in via your air-conditioning! My cats don't go out (except Dot occasionally on a walking jacket), but I get them vaccinated because I go out. What I don't want to happen is for me to go out, get bitten by a rabid bat, then come home and bite one of the cats and transmit it to them. Of course, I don't *want* to bite the cats, but I won't be able to help it you know, because the rabies would have affected my brain. |
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On Thu, 9 Feb 2012 18:11:24 -0800, "Joy" wrote:
This discussion has helped me make up my mind. Pickles is terrified to be put in a carrier, and I haven't gotten her shots for a couple of years. I made contact with a vet who makes house calls, but apparently they are only occasionally done and you don't get much notice, not to mention the fact that they charge $85 on top of the cost of the shots. Waffles just had his shots, but I don't think either of them will get any more. Is she terrified to go get her haircut too? I hope not - it makes her look so cute. |
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"Takayuki" wrote in message ... On Thu, 9 Feb 2012 00:33:40 -0000, "Christina Websell" wrote: I cannot see any reason where a cat that never goes out would need any. We don't need rabies shots here and Boyfie has his jabs for whatever is a dangerous disease for a UK cat as he is allowed out. If your cat is entirely inside forever I cannot see why they would need any vaccinations at all, unless a bad cat disease comes in via your air-conditioning! My cats don't go out (except Dot occasionally on a walking jacket), but I get them vaccinated because I go out. What I don't want to happen is for me to go out, get bitten by a rabid bat, then come home and bite one of the cats and transmit it to them. Of course, I don't *want* to bite the cats, but I won't be able to help it you know, because the rabies would have affected my brain.00 LOL! You can be such a bad boy sometimes ;-) |
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"Takayuki" wrote in message
... On Thu, 9 Feb 2012 18:11:24 -0800, "Joy" wrote: This discussion has helped me make up my mind. Pickles is terrified to be put in a carrier, and I haven't gotten her shots for a couple of years. I made contact with a vet who makes house calls, but apparently they are only occasionally done and you don't get much notice, not to mention the fact that they charge $85 on top of the cost of the shots. Waffles just had his shots, but I don't think either of them will get any more. Is she terrified to go get her haircut too? I hope not - it makes her look so cute. It's only being in a carrier that terrifies her. Apparently she's claustrophobic. Once I finally figured that out, I found a mobile groomer to come cut her hair. That was quite a few months ago, and it looks as though she'll be needing another cut in a couple of months. I think it makes her look cute too, and her hair when it isn't cut isn't very cute. However, I wouldn't do it just for looks. When she gets enough mats on her stomach, I figure it's time. She's got a couple now. Joy |
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i am not sure who this research vet is but i bet there is probably something
at the cornelle site, if i remember i will ask my vet next time i am in there, Lee "Sherry" wrote in message ... On Feb 9, 2:13 pm, "Storrmmee" wrote: the research on the sarcoma was interesting, it seems according to this researcher, it has a very large genitic component, and some of his research was plotting where cats had it, in the twenty years of her practice here in the midwest she has seen only two cases, but when you look at the map it seems that in colorado there is a serious cluster of it, Lee"Sharon" wrote in message The genetic factor would be interesting to learn more about, as the two cats of DD's who both died from it were brothers. It's a heartbreaking thing to lose your cat because of your good intentions. Sherry |
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