Is it normal for my kitten to not eating after vaccination?
Recent vaccination. If so, the reason your cat won’t eat may be an adverse reaction to the shots. Although vaccines have been lifesavers for millions of animals, they do cause side effects in some. Loss of appetite is among the more common of these side effects, which are usually temporary and mild.
How often should I give my kitten a distemper shot?
In general, vaccinations are recommended for young kittens at 8–9 weeks of age, with a second vaccine given 3–4 weeks later. A third vaccine is often given between 14–16 weeks of age. A booster vaccination is then given 6 – 12 months later, with further booster shots every 1 – 3 years depending on the cats’ needs.
How old do cats have to be to get distemper?
Feline Distemper, or Feline Panleukopenia, is a highly contagious disease caused by the Feline Panleukopenia virus, with a high mortality rate for unvaccinated cats, especially kittens aged between 2 and 5 months.
How old do kittens have to be to get their shots?
Kittens should be vaccinated starting at 6-weeks-old with the shots ending at around 19-weeks-old with boosters afterwards to keep their immunization strong. See the Kitten Vaccine Schedule for more.
When to worry about your kitten’s leukemia vaccine?
Hi, Any time an otherwise healthy cat or kitten suddenly exhibits shallow breaths and rapid breathing is a time to be concerned. It is possible that your tabby had a reaction to the Leukemia vaccine. Your best bet is to call your vet and discuss the matter with him/her. You do not want to take chances here.
In general, vaccinations are recommended for young kittens at 8–9 weeks of age, with a second vaccine given 3–4 weeks later. A third vaccine is often given between 14–16 weeks of age. A booster vaccination is then given 6 – 12 months later, with further booster shots every 1 – 3 years depending on the cats’ needs.
Can a cat get sick from a distemper shot?
The inoculation is easy to access and is one of the standard shots cats and kittens should receive. It works by introducing the inactive distemper virus to the cat so he can build immunity against it. A cat can’t get sick with distemper from the vaccine when inoculated with the correct doses. The shot is given in a cat’s muscle or vein.
Feline Distemper, or Feline Panleukopenia, is a highly contagious disease caused by the Feline Panleukopenia virus, with a high mortality rate for unvaccinated cats, especially kittens aged between 2 and 5 months.
Is there any way to prevent cat distemper?
Cat distemper is similar to Parvovirus in dogs. Vaccination is the only way to prevent the disease. In fact, due to the number of cats vaccinated with the distemper vaccine, few pet owners ever experience this disease.
Can Cats lose appetite after vaccinations?
You may notice your cat has a temporary loss of appetite or is less lively a day or two after a vaccination, but this should resolve within 24-48 hours. Very few cats may be allergic to one or more components of the vaccine and have more serious side effects such as difficulty in breathing, vomiting or diarrhea.
