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If it were me, I might weigh up the trauma of the vet visit with the benefit of what he'll get there. My cats were never vaccinated between their kitten shots and the ages of 12 and 14, when we needed to kennel them whilst we holidayed. They were vaxxed on two consequtive years but haven't been done for 2, as they haven't needed to go to kennels. I do think we over-vaccinate................but we're in a time of change. The vet profession will agree on a new regime over the next few years. ........that was all me whittering on but basically saying 'does he need to go in the dreaded box?' |
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Well, for one, he's an outside cat. For another, his recent behaviour toward other cats is making us think the kittens will help him tremendously once he gets past the likely initial stage of wanting to eat them in violent ways. I agree 100% that we overvaccinate animals. You've got me there. But I'm having trouble determining if it would be responsible to get two kittens (who will be as vaccinated as they can be according to age, so it depends a little on how old they are) when the original cat hasn't been updated according to current veterinary philosophy. Know what I mean? Personally I suspect it's a ridiculous worry, but I'm not well-read enough (and not adept enough at navigating what's true versus what's moneymaking bollocks - that came out monkeymanking at first   ) to determine if that's just my view on the matter or also likely to be practically accurate.Does that make sense? On yet another hand, I think the kittens will help him realise we're not evil. We plan to get two sociable ones, and seeing them be unafraid and not get hurt (not to mention getting in the dreaded box and coming back in one piece ) may help him realise that we're ok. In fact, given how intelligent he's proven himself to be, I daresay I'm 99% certain that he will learn from them to some extent (thereby making it more sensible to get the kittens, give him a while, and then see about getting him a checkup and booster shots). But as it's not just about Ninja's safety but also about the kittens', I'm loathe to make that decision when I don't feel I know enough to determine if it's got a sound basis.He has been vaccinated (by the rescue). |
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