Do kittens need to get shots?

Kittens need to get shots, but vaccination should not be done too early or too late. When a kitten's mother's antibodies disappear, its resistance is very weak, making it prone to various diseases. Ideally, vaccination should be administered when the kitten is 2-4 months old and weighs more than three pounds. If a kitten has a good health condition and has not been vaccinated, it should be vaccinated promptly. For the rabies vaccine, it should be administered when the kitten is more than three months old.

What vaccines do cats need?

Cats need the feline triennial vaccine, which mainly prevents rhinotracheitis, feline leukopenia, and calicivirus. The first immunization requires three doses of the feline triennial vaccine plus one dose of rabies vaccine, and the rabies vaccine can be given only when the cat is three months old. After that, only one dose of the feline triennial vaccine and rabies vaccine is needed each year. Before getting the vaccine, the cat should be kept at home for a week to ensure that it is in good health and avoid bathing.

** Benefits of vaccinating cats **

Vaccinating cats can prevent them from contracting feline distemper, feline infectious bronchitis, and feline calicivirus, providing protection for their health. Administering the rabies vaccine can prevent cats from contracting rabies, ensuring the health of both the cat and its owner. Vaccination involves injecting a weakened virus into the body to stimulate the production of antibodies, thereby preventing infection.

What to watch out for after a cat gets vaccinated

After a cat gets vaccinated, it should not go outside, take a bath, or interact with other dogs or cats for seven days. When a cat undergoes its first immunization, it needs to receive three doses of infectious disease vaccines and one dose of rabies vaccine. Subsequently, an additional dose of infectious disease vaccine and rabies vaccine is administered each year. It is advisable to keep some probiotics at home for young cats, as they are prone to diarrhea and can benefit from proper gut conditioning.