Core Vaccinations For Your Cat
"Core" vaccines are those vaccinations that every cat needs to be given to protect it from common, infectious feline diseases.
"Core" vaccines are those vaccinations that every cat needs to be given to protect it from common, infectious feline diseases.
Nursing kittens obtain their initial immunity from their mother. The knowledgeable cat breeder calculates the optimal time to vaccinate each breeding queen so that she has a strong immunity to give to her babies.
If a breeder experiences a reoccurring problem in the cattery with young kittens breaking with upper respiratory infections between 6 and 10 weeks of age, this vaccination protocol may help.
Adverse reactions to vaccines have been recognized for years. Compared to the danger of not vaccinating, the risks associated with vaccinations are slight. However, if a cat has an allergic reaction to a vaccine there are precautions you should take when re-vaccinating.