Booster reminder...please

[orangemm]

Everyone please make sure your babies are up to date on their shots and boosters. The reason I am reminding you is that a guy who works with Jeff called him the other night and said that he and his son had been bitten by a rabid cat. They have to undergo a series of shots (of course) which is particularly traumatic for his 7 year old son.

What we didn't know was how it happened. Somehow the cat managed to enter his home and went after the son, then the father. Nick, (the father) had to resort to beating and kicking the animal to get it to let go. They finally got it outside, but not before the cat went after their two cats, and all ended fighting.

Yesterday Nick came home and the Health Dept. was waiting for him; their pets have to be euthanized because they are 6 months behind on their booster shots.

It's awful enough to have to deal with a vicious attack of this sort, but it's beyond sad to know that their innocent animals have to be put to sleep.

I know I am as guilty for putting things off as anyone else, but never again! When we went to the vet back last winter, I debated not getting their shots because they are indoor cats. The vet reminded me that I would be in a world of trouble if one of my boys nipped or bit someone. That was enough to convince me. Even though they are indoor pets, they will go and on time!

[moosmom]

I'm guilty too. Because none of my cats go outside, I've been lax in vaccinating them from rabies. I'm going to start updating them. Thanks for the update. I'm so sorry about your cats. It's not right. They could've easily isolated them to watch for signs of rabies rather than kill them.

A very hard lesson learned.

[aTailOf2Kitties]

That is insane. They usually quarantine animals for 10 days here if rabies is suspected, there was no reason to euthenize someone's pets just because they were bitten.

Attacking cat is still at large?

[Freedom]

That is just so sad all around. For a person to go through, for a young person to go through, for the family to be losing their pets. Every step of the way,

Are the cats gone now? If not, I wonder if they can do a titer test to determine if their vaccines are still present in the system. And then the quarantine.

[Laura's Babies]

My cat buddy Mike got bitten by his own cat who was behind on his shots just a day befor he was going in for their (late) annuals.. The vet saw the bite and had to report it. Poor Klinger had to go to the pound for 10 days because Dad was late with his shots!

[Taz_Zoee]

Even though my cat(s) are indoor they stay up-to-date on their shots. Always. That is horrible about your friends cats. I am so sorry all this happened to them.

[orangemm]

No, the attack cat has been caught and euthanized.

I don't know why they didn't quarantine the cats, I'll have to ask when Nick and Jeff work together again..............

[columbine]

Keeping your cat's shots up to date is also a great opportunity for a wellness check - ears, teeth, weight, eyes, skin, can all hold clues to easy changes (e.g. a new feeding schedule, a vitamin) that can save you a fortune in vet bills later on. Also, bringing a cat in when they're feeling fine makes the vet less scary, and getting the cat into the carrier a lot easier!

Love, Columbine

[catmandu]

A timely reminder, Thank You for that!
Our Vets coming Monday, so it will be the usuual Chinese Fire Drill in rounding everyone up and getting them into carriers!!!
But its all in a cood cause.
My Senior Kittyzens will be going in for a Seniors Evaluation, and Princess, Michael and JJJ3 can share a smmall room, so they wont be lonely!!!
The Kitten Trio will have the place all to themselves!!!