Booster Jabs

Donna · 09-11-2005, 07:15 PM

Hello,

As I am a fairly new cat owner (1 yr now) just wanted to know what everyone thought of the booster jabs. Are they essential? Are they just a way of vets making loads of money?

My sister has a cat that she never sees as she chucks it out all the time (poor thing) and has never taken her to the vets so has never had any jabs.

I feel I should take them to the vets to get the jabs but just wanted some more opinions as my sister says I am just throwing money away.

Advice please!!

Mags · 09-11-2005, 07:40 PM

Donna this subject was debated last month, you can catch up with it here....

http://www.catpages.co.uk/talkcats/s...t=booster+jabs

......while other members may come along with more to add..

Moli · 09-11-2005, 07:40 PM

I have 4 cats and all of mine get their boosters each year....As we live in the country there are a lot of cats around, and I am happier knowing my 4 are protected....

Mags · 09-11-2005, 07:42 PM

My cat has her booster every year too....

EmmaG · 09-11-2005, 07:46 PM

I have both my cats vaccinated every year, against cat flu (although Bronwyn is a carrier) and also feline leukemia, I consider this to be part of owning the cats. I have heard that some people who do not let their cats outside only have the vaccines once.

samwise · 09-11-2005, 08:23 PM

I keep my 2 up to date, but stretch it for a month or so each time! They have the triple vaccine.

Fran · 09-11-2005, 08:52 PM

Mine are only vaccinated for the first few years of life as I have taken onboard the controvesy surrounding over vaccination.....Lucky is 18 and Jemima who went missing last year was 17 so I think it has worked for my lot so far

Donna · 09-11-2005, 10:04 PM

So confused!!! Now i dont know what to do even more!

Fran · 09-11-2005, 10:09 PM

It is a very controversial subject Donna..I think you have to go with your gut instinct. Perhaps do some reading up on the pros and cons of repeat vaccination and see how you feel

Donna · 09-11-2005, 10:16 PM

Thanks Fran,

I want to be the best owner I can be - I love them so much! But so many different points of view.

I will think about this for a bit before I make a decision. Dont want them to get ill or worse. But dont want them to get ill by having vaccinations they do not need! Life is just so complicated!!

Welcome to our Cat Forums!
				Welcome to our CatForums! You are seeing this message because you are viewing our cat forums as a guest. You can continue to browse our many cat related areas as a guest but you are more than welcome to register and join our friendly community of Cat Lovers! ... And for free! Doing so will also remove this message and some of the ads, such as the one on the left. Please click here to register.