Most cats are kept at home, not even letting go for walks. However, this does not mean that the animal is not threatened by infectious diseases.
The fact is that everyone who has entered your apartment can get an infection on clothes, shoes. There are many animals on the street, including stray cats and dogs. Of course, among them there are many carriers of various diseases.
Vaccination of kittens will not become a guarantee of absolute safety, but it will significantly increase immunity. In this case, even a sick animal will tolerate an attack of a dangerous virus much more easily.
What vaccinations do kittens have? Among the main ones are vaccinations against:
- rabies;
- rhinotracheitis;
- panleukopenia;
- calcivirosis.
You can refuse the first vaccination if you do not plan to let the animal out onto the street (or move to a private house). However, unfortunately, no one is safe from accidents. Your pet, for example, can run away and "chat" with an already infected animal. In the absence of vaccinations, the consequences of such a meeting are predictable - your favorite can cause infection to everyone who lives in the apartment. Vaccination of kittens against rabies will insure against such troubles.
A specific
vaccination schedule has been developed for all animals
. Vaccination of kittens is no exception. What is this circuit like? When do
kittens need
vaccinations?On average, the baby should be vaccinated in 3 months. (12 weeks). However, the timing may vary depending on the type of vaccine.
The most commonly chosen drug is "Nobivak Triquet." It is administered for the first time in 12 weeks, the second - in three weeks. The combined vaccine allows you to develop active immunity against rhinotracheitis, panleukopenia, calicivirus infection. Revaccination is already carried out with another drug - "Nobivak Rabies" (listed diseases plus rabies).
If circumstances require earlier protection, the first vaccination can be carried out at 8 weeks, the second - at a 12-week period. However, against rabies, kittens are vaccinated with only 3 months. (revaccination is not required).
It should be noted that immunity against the infections listed above is developed 10-12 days after re-injection (revaccination).
In the future, the animal is vaccinated annually (once). It is advisable to choose a multivalent vaccine of the type Tricat + Rabies ("Nobivac").
The vaccines also have good reviews: Leukurifelin (divalent), Felovax-4 (tetravalent), Multifel-4, and Vitafelvak.
There are also vaccinations that protect the cat from lichen and dermatoses (Microderm (from six weeks) and Polivak TM (from 10 weeks)). Revaccination - after two weeks.
In order to vaccinate kittens without complications, the animal is first given anthelmintic (10 days) and eliminated from fleas, ticks, lice-eaters and other parasites (if any). In addition, it is extremely important:
- comply with the timing of vaccinations;
- use unexpired and quality vaccines stored in the refrigerator;
- do not vaccinate animals of patients (or recently ill) who underwent surgery, pregnant, after childbirth, before mating.
On the first day, the vaccinated animal may become lethargic. However, if the ailment lasts longer, be sure to show the kitten to the veterinarian.