Do your cats act out of sorts after vaccines??

[caseysmom]

I took Potter in for his rabies, feline leukemia, and one other, I have to look up what the other was. Anyway he is very lethargic and cries when I pick him up, he got the shots two days ago, tonight he is better thankfully. I don't remember my rb gigi getting this out of sorts????

[jazzcat]

Yes. My vet said that the vaccinations are stronger than they used to be. In fact she told me new studies show that the FVCRP or whatever it's called is strong enough to last up to three years but that yearly vaccinations are still recommended.

The rabies shot is the one that really wipes my guys out and makes them very sore at the site of the shot. Scout will limp for several days afterwards.

Hope Potter feels better soon but if he is still acting this way tomorrow you should probably call your vet and let them know. My vet always says to let them know if they are still feeling bad after 48 hours.

[Sevaede]

Nope. None of my furbabes (cat or otherwise) have ever been affected by them.

I had one orangie, once, who had what my mom calls "tomcat skin". It was so difficult to give him the vacc because it wouldn't puncture his skin!

[Freedom]

Each cat reacts differently. Chestnut is bopping around, his old self, a few hours later, demanding food. Vita takes a few days to recover and doesn't want to be bothered during that time. She has always been very sensitive to vet visits.

I would agree with the earlier post; over 48 hours, phone the vet to touch base.

[Heather78418]

My oreo gets that way too. She cries when I pick her up, doesn't want to do much,etc... My vet always calls the next day or two days later to check on both kitties. 48 hours is all its supposed to last......

[Kirsten]

Lily always doesn't seem to do well the day after her vaccination. She's tired and sort of lethargic, and sleeps all day.

Luna doesn't show any reactions.

Kirsten