catsmeow

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Posted: Oct. 14 2003,7:25 pm |
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| Quote (Big Wake Jake @ Oct. 12 2003,8:34 pm) | Little Mary, Maybe you being a cat owner can answer this:
I just got a post card from my Cats vet.
They say he needs shots for; Distemper Rabies Feline Leukemia And FIP.
He's had  all these shots about 6 years ago. Do cats need them again?
Thanks, Ross |
Ross,
So that you know I'm not ignoring you, I'm trying to get the correct answer for you. I've got a call into one of my best friends that is a vet. She'll get back to me within the next few days and I'll have a definate answer for you.
However, my thoughts are that yes, you do need to get them periodically. I know you do for the rabies and Feline Leukemia, but I'm not sure for the Distemper and FIP. Well, actually, I'm not sure if you would need to get them for an indoor cat, but for a cat that goes outside, even if the cat stays in your yard, you should get them periodically.
Cats can carry some pretty scarry diseases. They pick them up from other cats through fights and love making But they also pick them up from killing things like birds, rats, mice, and any other little gifts that they bring home for you out of love.
It's better to be proactive than to be retroactive when it comes to any type of healthcare, for humans and animals. And in my opinon, there is nothing worse than spending hundreds of dollars on an animal and they ultimatly have to put them to sleep because you were not proactive. It's a sad time when that happens.
I'll keep you posted and let you know what I find out. Meowwwww
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