When to vaccinate a newly born kitten

Vaccination refers to injection. A kitten who has just been born should be vaccinated at two months old. Kittens usually cannot be vaccinated too early because their bodies have not fully developed. Vaccinating too early may affect their normal development and even cause severe side effects after vaccination. It is recommended that owners take their kittens to regular pet hospitals for vaccination and not to small clinics.

1. Why should a kitten be vaccinated at two months old?

Newly born kittens cannot be vaccinated immediately because their immune systems are weak and they cannot accept the antibodies in the vaccine. If vaccinated too early, it may affect the development of their bones and other organs. Vaccination usually occurs at two months, when the kitten's immune system continues to improve and can effectively absorb the vaccine.

1. Benefits of vaccinating a newly born kitten

After vaccination, antibodies will be produced in the body, helping to enhance physical strength and immunity, prevent diseases, and reduce the chance of illness. This is beneficial to the cat's health.

1. Reactions after vaccinating a newly born kitten

After vaccination, injection sites may show symptoms such as redness, swelling, and pain, which are adverse reactions to the vaccine. Some kittens may be allergic to the ingredients of the vaccine, causing adverse reactions such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and red skin. Antihistamine drugs can be taken under a doctor's guidance to improve the situation and alleviate adverse reactions after vaccination.

1. Care after vaccinating a newly born kitten

Newly born kittens should not take a bath immediately after vaccination, as this can easily lead to the injection site coming into contact with water, causing local skin inflammation, affecting the absorption of the vaccine, and reducing the chance of preventing diseases. At the same time, it is necessary to keep the body warm to avoid catching a cold due to exposure to cold air.