Originally posted by KIM0024
YES. THE VET DID TELL ME WHEN I TOOK HIM IN FOR THIS TAIL PROCEDURE THAT HE COULD TELL HE HAD BEEN NEUTERED. YES. HE IS DEFINATELY OUR CAT....HE SLEEPS AT THE FOOT OF OUR BED EVERY NIGHT NOW (SNUGGLED UP WITH OUR 90 LB LAB). I GUESS HE GOT LUCKY WHEN HE CAME TO OUR DOORSTEP BECAUSE I HAVE TOO MUCH HEART FOR ANIMALS. (I COULD DO WITHOUT THE HAIR ON EVERY ITEM OF FURNITURE I OWN BUT I GUESS THAT IS ALL PART OF IT).

I AM GOING TO WAIT A FEW WEEKS UNTIL HE IS FEELING BETTER AND TAKE HIM IN FOR VACCINATIONS. ANY IDEA WHAT SHOTS ARE JUST NECESSITY AND WHICH ARE NOT?? I FEEL THAT SOMETIMES THE VETS PUSH THINGS THAT ARE NOT NECESSARY JUST TO MAKE MONEY OFF YOU.
He should always get a rabies shot, and FVRCP (this is to prevent colds, and distemper). Never allow a vet to give your cat the FIV shot, as it causes the animal to test positive. FeLV is optional. Glad you had the guy taken care of, and nice of the vet to take 50% off!