When can a cat get vaccinated?

Cats are usually recommended to get vaccinated starting from two months of age. The initial immunization requires three doses of vaccines to prevent infectious diseases and one dose of rabies vaccine. After that, cats need to get a booster dose of infectious disease vaccine and a rabies vaccine every year. When a cat is born, it receives maternal antibodies through the placenta and colostrum, which provide immunological protection. As time goes by, these maternal antibodies will disappear, and it is necessary to vaccinate the cat to help it resist viruses.

Cat owners can take their cats to the veterinary hospital for vaccination when the cat is over two months old. The initial immunization requires three doses of infectious disease vaccines and one dose of rabies vaccine. The interval between each dose is 21-28 days. After the cat is three months old, it needs to get a rabies vaccine. At this time, it is recommended that owners bring their cats to the veterinary hospital for antibody testing two weeks after the third dose of infectious disease vaccine. If the antibody test is not qualified, the cat will need to get an additional dose of infectious disease vaccine.

The precondition for taking a cat to get vaccinated is that the cat must be in perfect health, without symptoms such as colds and runny nose. It is worth noting that if a cat has just been adopted, it is necessary to feed and observe it at home for a week. If the cat is in good health after a week, it can be taken to the veterinary hospital for vaccination. If a cat has not been vaccinated or has not completed the vaccination process, it is not advisable to take it outside to contact unfamiliar animals or bath it, nor is it advisable to change its living environment and food, to avoid the cat's discomfort.

In addition, it is not recommended to vaccinate a cat too early. If the cat has not completely weaned, maternal antibodies may interfere with the immune effect, so it is better to wait until the cat is two months old before taking it for vaccination. If the cat shows symptoms of sneezing, coughing, etc., it is necessary to postpone the vaccination time to avoid the cat's susceptibility to other diseases due to decreased resistance. After vaccination, it is best to observe the cat in the hospital for about half an hour. If there are no symptoms of tearfulness, facial swelling, etc., allergic reactions, the cat can be taken home.