A cat is a full member of the family and should be treated accordingly. It is not enough to feed and clean the tray after the animal in time. In order for the pet to be healthy, preventive measures are necessary. To prevent infectious diseases, cats are vaccinated. Many animal owners often wonder whether to make their cat vaccinated if the animal is domestic and does not come into contact with the outside world. It may seem that completely the domestic animal has nowhere to get infected, which means that vaccination is not needed. In fact, the question of whether vaccines are needed for domestic cats should not emerge at all. Infection you can bring even on the sole of shoes and no one will guarantee that your home Murka will not catch the virus.
Schedule of vaccinations for cats
There are certain rules for vaccination:
- The first vaccinations are done at the age of about 18 weeks, followed by a revaccination. Then the cat is vaccinated every year, without revaccination;
- kittens, whose mother was vaccinated, are given immunizations from 12 weeks;
- at the age of 4-7 months from vaccinations it is better to refuse;
- it is impossible to inoculate pregnant cats;
- After vaccination, be sure to observe the pet, contact the veterinarian if necessary.
Vaccination for cats against rabies
Rabies is called an acute infectious disease caused by a virus. The disease affects the nervous system. Owners of domestic cats are wary of the vaccine against this disease. Not so long ago, cats were offered to make phenol-vaccine, which caused allergies and could really damage health. Modern vaccination for cats from rabies is harmless and not dangerous for the life of the animal. Vaccinations are done from three months of age. Before vaccination, the veterinarian must examine the cat. A shot of a pregnant cat is done only in case of acute necessity.
Comprehensive inoculation for cats
Today for cats, veterinary clinics offer several complex vaccinations. Here are the main vaccines that you will be offered:
- Nobivac Triket. The vaccine protects the cat from viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus infection and panleukopenia. The vaccine is offered to be done at the age of 12 weeks, with a booster. The vaccine is repeated yearly.
- Leucoriphene. It is designed to protect against a whole spectrum of viral diseases. The analogue of this preparation is Quadratic. It is possible to do an injection already from 7 weeks.
- Felovax-4. Provides protection from rhinotracheitis, chlamydia, and calicivirus. Repeat vaccination every year.
- Multifel-4. The vaccine helps fight against all viral diseases. Can be used for an animal from the age of 8 weeks.
Inoculation of a cat from toxoplasmosis
Every cat owner must know about this disease. The disease is quite common. A cat can be infected in two ways:
- through food (dirty food, mice or rats);
- through the mud (the cat picks up the cysts from the dirt that you brought home on the shoes).
Many cat owners hope that the vaccine will save their animal from the disease. In fact, there is no such vaccine. You can only take security measures. Exclude raw meat and fish from the cat's diet, constantly monitor the cleanliness of the toilet, do not allow to hunt for rodents.
What vaccinations are needed for your cat, it's up to you. But it's perfectly natural to vaccinate cats, how to vaccinate an infant. Proper care and caring for the animal will save you from many dangers. Even before the appearance of a kitten in the house, find a good clinic with a reputation. Ask what vaccinations the veterinarian advises to do and why. Care of a pet is no less painful than caring for a child.