Well, from what I've heard, there is a small risk of developing a fibrosarcoma from a FeLV-shot. According to my vet it's also a fact that a cat that's kept strictly indoors has only little chances to be exposed to the virus (it's another thing with panleukopenia or URI, you can carry these viruses with you on your clothes and shoes).

I also think that I can stop having Luna and Lily vaccinated against FeLV in the future because they are indoor cats. But since both their mommies have been outdoor cats I think there was a risk. When Luna was younger, she was playing with another kitten that lived in my mother's house, so I thought it's better to be on the safer side. For the same reason I continued with the shots because I knew I would get a second cat sooner or later (which happened last year when I got Lily).

However, I find it odd that my friend's vet now says that even outdoor cats don't need to be va ccinated!

Kirsten