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Why do indoor cats need rabies shots and other vaccinations for contagious diseases?

PoC avatarPosted on June 23, 2022 by Michael BroadJune 24, 2022

Clearly, a decreased contact with other cats is a powerful way of reducing the exposure of a cat to pathogens. And if a cat is kept indoors full-time under careful caregiving and they are the only cat in that home … continue reading…

Posted in vaccinations | Tagged calicivirus, contagious diseases, feline herpes virus, feline rabies, infectious diseases, rabies
Combination core vaccine for cats

What is the feline distemper vaccine called?

PoC avatarPosted on May 3, 2021 by Michael BroadMay 3, 2021

As I understand it, the feline distemper vaccine is normally part of a combination vaccine which is commonly given and which is called FVRCP. It is a core vaccine. Various pharmaceutical companies produce this vaccine. The photograph shows one. It … continue reading…

Posted in vaccinations | Tagged animal health, cat drugs, cat health care, cat vaccinations, cat welfare, cat welfare protection, veterinarians | Leave a reply
Core vaccinations at animal shelters

What vaccinations does my cat need in the UK?

PoC avatarPosted on December 31, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 31, 2020

Here’s the information in plain language from an excellent source but note that I am not a veterinarian. To the average cat owner trying to figure out what vaccinations against disease that their cat needs, or should have, it’s a … continue reading…

Posted in vaccinations | Tagged cat vaccination recommendations, cat vaccinations
Core vaccinations at animal shelters

Can cats be vaccinated for toxoplasmosis?

PoC avatarPosted on December 17, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 17, 2020

No, at the moment, cats cannot be vaccinated for toxoplasmosis. There is a fairly recent study published online on the Science Direct website which provides some insights into the possibilities of a vaccination against this widespread disease. It is entitled, … continue reading…

Posted in vaccinations | Tagged cat vaccinations, Toxoplasma gondii, toxoplasmosis, toxoplasmosis gondii | Leave a reply
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Percentage of adverse reactions to vaccines in cats

PoC avatarPosted on July 29, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 29, 2020

The percentage of suspected adverse reactions to vaccines in cats was assessed in the largest British published survey as referred to by Dr Bruce Fogel in his book Complete Cat Care. Mild reactions such as a low fever for a … continue reading…

Posted in vaccinations | Tagged cat vaccinations, cat welfare, dangers to cats, USA veterinarians | Leave a reply

Can cat vaccinations cause diarrhoea?

Yes, cat vaccinations can cause diarrhoea. Sometimes cats have an allergic reaction to a vaccine. These are called type I hypersensitivity responses or anaphylaxis. It is a well documented adverse response associated with vaccine administration in companion animals.

Nasty reaction to cat vaccine

Nasty reaction to cat vaccine

The hypersensitivity reaction usually occurs within minutes and shows in symptoms of diarrhoea, vomiting, upper respiratory issues such as sneezing and coughing. Other symptoms include anaphylactic shock, issues with the cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal tract, respiratory system and skin. There may be cardiovascular collapse. It appears that in very rare cases the reaction may prove fatal.

The treatments include the administration of anti-inflammatory agents such as antihistamines, corticosteroids or epinephrine. Cats suffering from an allergic reaction need to be monitored for at least 48 hours because a relapse might occur.

Source: Brooks R. Adverse reactions to canine and feline vaccines. Australian Veterinary Journal, 68:342-344 (1991) as referred to in Linda P Case’s The Cat.

Note: I am not a vet. I have a studied biology and am a careful researcher.

Some more on cat vaccinations

Indoor cat

Why do indoor cats need rabies shots and other vaccinations for contagious diseases?

Clearly, a decreased contact with other cats is a powerful way of reducing the exposure of a cat to pathogens ...
Read More
Combination core vaccine for cats

What is the feline distemper vaccine called?

As I understand it, the feline distemper vaccine is normally part of a combination vaccine which is commonly given and ...
Read More
Core vaccinations at animal shelters

What vaccinations does my cat need in the UK?

Here's the information in plain language from an excellent source but note that I am not a veterinarian. To the ...
Read More
Core vaccinations at animal shelters

Can cats be vaccinated for toxoplasmosis?

No, at the moment, cats cannot be vaccinated for toxoplasmosis. There is a fairly recent study published online on the ...
Read More
Cat vaccinations

Percentage of adverse reactions to vaccines in cats

The percentage of suspected adverse reactions to vaccines in cats was assessed in the largest British published survey as referred ...
Read More
July 3, 2020 by Michael Broad Posted in vaccinations Tagged cat vaccinations, vaccines Reply
Distracting a domestic cat during vaccination jab with a very tasty paste from a tube.

Is this the best way ever for a vet to give a cat a jab?

PoC avatarPosted on December 1, 2019 by Michael BroadDecember 1, 2019

Is this the best way ever for a vet to give a cat a shot 🐱 ? The distraction of the nice tasting treat is a good idea. What is that stuff in a tube, by the way? Anything to … continue reading…

Posted in vaccinations | Tagged cat vaccinations, female veterinarians, good veterinarians | Leave a reply

Are cat vaccinations really necessary?

PoC avatarPosted on November 13, 2019 by Michael BroadNovember 13, 2019

The word necessary means ‘essential’. So are cat vaccinations really essential? You cannot say that cat vaccinations are essential. This is because they are not without risk but if you asked 100 cat owners if they believed that vaccinations are … continue reading…

Posted in vaccinations | Tagged cat hazards, cat vaccinations, good veterinarians, veterinarians | Leave a reply
Cat vaccination

Anti-vaccination pet owners are putting their pets at risk. Discuss.

PoC avatarPosted on September 5, 2019 by Michael BroadSeptember 5, 2019

In the UK, veterinarians believe that millions of dogs, cats and rabbits are being put at risk to potentially fatal diseases because their guardians/caretakers are increasingly reluctant to have them vaccinated. The People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) suggested that … continue reading…

Posted in vaccinations | Tagged cat ownership, cat welfare, veterinarian | Leave a reply
Cat vaccinations

Ninety-eight percent of veterinarians challenged by owners about vaccinations

PoC avatarPosted on June 25, 2019 by Michael BroadJune 25, 2019

In the UK cat owners are going off the idea of vaccinating their cat. Is the same trend occurring in the US? The Internet has had an effect on the opinion of cat owners about vaccinations. Back in the old … continue reading…

Posted in vaccinations | Tagged cat vaccinations, veterinarians | Leave a reply
Core vaccinations at animal shelters

Refusing to vaccinate your pet because it might cause autism?!

PoC avatarPosted on April 4, 2019 by Michael BroadApril 4, 2019

There is a slightly bizarre, almost April Fool story on the Mirror.co.uk website only it is not April 1st.. The headline is, “Anti-vaxxers are refusing to vaccinate pets over fears they will become autistic” It is clearly a hyped up … continue reading…

Posted in vaccinations | Tagged autism, cat vaccinations | Leave a reply
Ghana community cats

Is the domestic cat vaccination rate in Africa only 4%?

PoC avatarPosted on March 5, 2019 by Michael BroadJune 17, 2019

There’s an intriguing article on an African website (Ghana News Agency.org) which discusses an attempt, in a large region of Ghana called Brong-Ahafo, to increase the number of domestic cat vaccinations. The project has failed. The target was 10% of … continue reading…

Posted in vaccinations | Tagged africa, cat vaccinations | Leave a reply
Cat injection

Cat health tip: does your vet use a non-adjuvanted rabies vaccine?

PoC avatarPosted on February 22, 2019 by Michael BroadFebruary 22, 2019

The rabies vaccine is obligatory in most US states as I understand it and this vaccine can be bracketed into two types, namely a non-adjuvanted vaccine and a vaccine which contains an adjuvant. The difference can be quite important to … continue reading…

Posted in vaccinations | Tagged cat vaccinations, USA veterinarians, vaccines | Leave a reply
Cat vaccinations

How do cat vaccinations work?

PoC avatarPosted on October 17, 2018 by Michael BroadOctober 17, 2018

In a sentence, cat vaccinations stimulate the making of antibodies specific to a certain germ and these antibodies are part of the immune system which destroys the germ. Some terms used I think we need to look at some the … continue reading…

Posted in vaccinations | Tagged cat health issues, cat vaccinations | Leave a reply
Vaccines and pancreatitis - are they connected?

Feline vaccine overdose and pancreatitis

PoC avatarPosted on August 4, 2017 by Michael BroadAugust 4, 2017

Is there a connection between feline vaccine overdose and pancreatitis? I’m told by veterinary experts that more than 90% of all pancreatitis cases in the cat have no identifiable cause. In other words, veterinarians do not know what causes feline … continue reading…

Posted in vaccinations | Tagged cat health problems, cat vaccinations, feline pancreatitis | 3 Replies

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