Getting 2nd kitty - what shots to get?

[PayItForward]

Originally posted by smokey the elder
FIV and FLV are NOT transferrable to humans!! The disease humans can get from litter is called toxoplasmosis, and while pregnant women are at some risk, using good hygiene while cleaning the litter box will prevent one from getting it, pregnant or not.

And a pregnant women is more likely to get toxoplasmosis by handling raw meat, than litter trays.

Also cat poo needs 24 hours to 2 days to develop the toxoplasmosis germ, so if the lady scooped regularly and wore gloves, there should be no risk.

[lizzielou742]

I go to a feline specialist here in town and they spay females at 5 months. I just got her home tonight, about 2 hours ago, so look for pics in Cat General tomorrow!!

[leslie flenner]

All an indoor cat needs is distemper and rabies. Period. Don't worry about those other vaccines! Good for you getting her spayed right away!!!! BTW, i didn't know there was an fiv vaccine? If there was, then it would have been altered to suit hiv... right? Anyone? and luekemia vaccine? I think they are quite expensive and if i remember correctly, one of mine got it and was deathly ill from it for a good 24 hours...

[leslie flenner]

i know there is a nasal spray vaccine for fip but i don't know how effective it has proven to be. QSAL used to use it but not anymore so she'd be the one to ask. But you really ought not be concerned about fip vaccines!

[Craftlady]

Originally posted by leslie flenner
All an indoor cat needs is distemper and rabies. Period. Don't worry about those other vaccines! Good for you getting her spayed right away!!!! BTW, i didn't know there was an fiv vaccine? If there was, then it would have been altered to suit hiv... right? Anyone? and luekemia vaccine? I think they are quite expensive and if i remember correctly, one of mine got it and was deathly ill from it for a good 24 hours...

You have to worry about the other vaccines when the animal has been a stray and is going to be in a multi cat family. Unfortunately there are always risks to animals having reactions to vaccines. I've had animals have mild reaction to a rabie shot.

[leslie flenner]

I didn't know the cat was going into a multi-cat family! So the cats at home are untested? and so, yes. that would be cause to vaccinate a newbie against luekemia. I wonder if shes planning on having her other cats tested?

[Craftlady]

Originally posted by lizzielou742
What do I need to make sure both of my cats have to keep them healthy and safe?

What is the difference between FIP and Feline Leukemia? Do cats in multi-cat households need to be vaccinated for this?

Thanks!

[QUOTE]Originally posted by leslie flenner

I didn't know the cat was going into a multi-cat family! So the cats at home are untested? and so, yes. that would be cause to vaccinate a newbie against luekemia. I wonder if shes planning on having her other cats tested?

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This is her second kitty. I would assume the first kitty has been tested and properly vaccinated, she (Lissielou742)seems to be a very responsible pet owner.

[QueenScoopalot]

http://www.geocities.com/~kremersark/newhope.html

[sasvermont]

I would stock up on the liquor for when the kitten destroys all of your china etc.

Ask you Vet...at least that is what I would do, rely on the Vet.

[Cataholic]

Originally posted by ScoobyDoo-Doo
Cats need shots once a year for chlamydia and rabies. Usually given at the same time. The feline Luekemia shots are also I believe yearly or every 2 years. Not sure. However, if your cats are NOT exposed to other cats then skipping the luekemia shots are okay. They are quite expensive. I think they were about $35 per shot.
The FIV shots and such may be important if you are planning or are pregnant. Pregnant women should NOT clean out litter boxes. Some diseases are transmittable to humans. Getting these shots are important.
I don't think your vet was a crackpot. Some shots are not given until kittens are atleast 6 weeks to 6 months old. It really depends. They may have already been given the shots at the shelter and he already knew that.
Ps. If your going to get your cat fixed I would wait until after it's first heat. You can do it earlier but my cat had problems and I wish I had waited. Her "boobs" are low and it makes her look fat. Cats who get fixed after their first heat also are maturer. Good luck!

Scooby,
Please don't take offense at this, but, your post contains several 'theories' that don't seem supported by the mainstream vet care here in the USA. The toxo/litter box is one issue I can live with...though, PIF clarified the issue, but, the spaying after a first heat is not generally accepted vet practice.

[QueenScoopalot]

One other thing I'd like to add is though there are now shots to protect for FIV, they will cause a cat to test positive for the virus! therefore if your cat escapes, and has the luck of being rescued, it will test positive for this virus, and most likely euthanised as this is the way our world is. *sigh*

[Cataholic]

Originally posted by QueenScoopalot
One other thing I'd like to add is though there are now shots to protect for FIV, they will cause a cat to test positive for the virus! therefore if your cat escapes, and has the luck of being rescued, it will test positive for this virus, and most likely euthanised as this is the way our world is. *sigh*

I didn't know this. Is there some link/support you can provide me on this?

[QueenScoopalot]

Originally posted by Cataholic
I didn't know this. Is there some link/support you can provide me on this?

I don't have any links now, but I can post on a vet run board I subscribe to, and I'll probably be able to get ahold of some links there.

[Cataholic]

Thank you, QS. I would appreciate reading more about that topic.

[NoahsMommy]

Vaccine Schedule for Kittens:

8 weeks: FVRCP (Feline combo)

12 weeks: FVRCP

16 weeks: FVRCP & Rabies

Spay/Neuter: 4 to 6 months

*This is what we all go by at work...some people don't vaccinate their indoor cats and some vets are OK with that if they don't have any other pets.