Why do cats need to get shots?

Giving cats shots can enhance their resistance to diseases. Vaccinating cats can prevent them from contracting diseases such as feline distemper, feline infectious bronchitis, and feline calicivirus, providing health protection for cats. Administering rabies vaccines can prevent cats from contracting rabies, ensuring the health of both cats and their owners.

Which shots do cats need?

Cats need to be vaccinated promptly after two months, usually receiving four shots. Three of these are vaccines to prevent infectious diseases, and one is a rabies vaccine. Cats cannot bathe or go outside during the vaccination period. It is best to keep them in a cage and allow them to outdoor activities only after all vaccines have been administered to avoid sickness. Consult a veterinarian for more details.

How to give cats shots

Cats receive shots through various methods such as subcutaneous injection, intramuscular injection, and intravenous injection. The most common method is subcutaneous injection, usually given in the cat's neck and back area because the skin is loose and more convenient for the veterinarian to operate. There are also special injection methods, such as intradermal injection, joint injection, and acupoint injection.

Points to note when giving cats shots

Before administering a vaccine, ensure that the cat is in good health. If there are abnormalities such as diarrhea and vomiting, the cat must recover before vaccination. Cats should receive their first shot around two months old, followed by a shot every three weeks until a total of four shots have been given. After the cat receives the vaccine, they should not bathe for a week.