Vaccination is a natural preventative procedure. We vaccinate our children from birth (from rubella and hepatitis, from whooping cough and polio). Why do many people prefer to ignore this procedure in relation to pets - in fact, the same family members? Experts say that it should not be about whether to vaccinate or not. The question has the right to stand only like this: "When to
vaccinate a kitten or puppy?" And no other way! This article will focus exclusively on cats.
Unlike our children, kittens should be vaccinated only when they grow up a bit and begin to switch from breastfeeding to normal food. If we make our first vaccine for our babies during the first day, then for animals - only after a minimum of eight weeks. There is no clear framework here, and on the question of when to do the first vaccination for a kitten, revaccination and subsequent vaccination, it is better to consult a specialist.
Before injection, deworming is necessary. The procedure takes at least ten days. They make a note in the veterinary certificate about the conduct. You need to get it regardless of whether you have a thoroughbred animal or not. The document can be freely purchased and filled in the title pages yourself. In the future, the veterinarian will make notes on the procedures, putting his signatures and stamps under the records.
Mother cat health affects how many kittens are vaccinated. If she is vaccinated, then her children can be given more time in order to get stronger, and give the first injection only 12 weeks after birth. If not, then the procedure is required much earlier, namely at 8 weeks.
When to vaccinate a kitten is not recommended? During a change of teeth and ongoing diseases. At this time, the body is vulnerable, and the likelihood that the animal will not cope with the vaccine is very high. It is not recommended to give injections after surgery for three weeks, as well as operations after vaccination. At least two weeks should pass if the pet has been treated with antibiotics.
There are several more cases when vaccinating a kitten is not recommended. These include contact with sick or doubtful animals, as well as periods after stressful situations or in front of them (moving, exhibitions, traveling).
By and large, the time of vaccination is not limited by a clear framework, especially if you do not take your pet out of the region. The recommended period is one year. That is, once a year, your animal should be vaccinated against rabies and a complex drug from panleukopenia, calcivirosis, rhinotracheitis. It's minimum! It is advisable to carry out the procedure in specialized clinics after examining a doctor.
How and when to vaccinate a kitten, of course, is up to you, but remember that, in addition to the banal procedure protecting the life of the pet itself, your health is not compromised. Although in fairness it’s worth saying that no vaccine can be a 100% guarantee. The immunity of each animal is individual, the reaction may be different. But despite all of the above, vaccination should not be neglected.