Vaccination for cats

[In_love_with_cats]

All my cats had their vaccination when they were kittens but none of them have been update on their shots for a couple of years now. I was told before that every cats should have their Rabies shot even if they are inside cats. I do volunteer in the shelter couple of times a week. My Joey has caught URI a few times and he isn't a strong to begin with. What do you guys think? Do you guys recommend getting vaccination every year? They are being expose to germs every time I come home from the shelter. Please reply. Thanks!!

[slick]

Hi there. I'm from Vancouver, BC. :)

Personally, if I had inside/outside cats, I would vaccinate them every other year, including rabies.

Right now I only have one kitty, Max. I also had one other kitty, Speckles, who was sent to the RB last December.

When I first adopted them, I took them every year for about 3 years. The last time they were vaccinated, Speckles was really sick for about 4 days and Max was very lethargic for about a week. I said never again and that was about 6 years ago. Now, I will only take Max to the vet if he is sick.

Others may have a different opinion, but I think yearly vaccinations are not necessary for indoor only kitties and they are not exposed to any other kitties.

I used to volunteer at my local Humane Society's cat shelter and as soon as I got home, I would isolate myself and take off all my clothes and put them directly in the washing machine before touching either one of my kitties....and of course wash my hands thoroughly.