Excellent question and excellent reply! This is a very important issue for cat owners! I lost my 6 year old cat to this type of tumor.

Your vet should know about the alternative injection sites and timing for various shots. If not, perhaps you have the wrong vet.

One additional caution: If you take your cat to a low-cost shot clinic, they might be rushed and not as cautious about where they inject the vaccine. Be sure to ask before the shots are administered! Low-cost does not mean less quality...but you need to do all you can to help!

Best wishes for a healthy kitty!