She was so compliant about taking the cats in for their yearly check ups and shots; however, most of them seemed to get sick and die at such a young age.
We had a discussion about their yearly immunization shots, etc, then I started researching them. The research lead me to believe that the yearly immunization shots were not so healthy.
Now a days, especially with holistic vets, they give a blood test to determine how much immunization is still left in their little system. Most research seems to indicate 1 a year is WAY too much for such a small animal....ESPECIALLY if they are strictly indoor cats.
The last time I was at the vet, she said she would take Kitty overnight, but would not again unless she had a rabbi shot. I advised the vet Kitty has NEVER been outside nor has ever tried to get outside.
She said, well, just in case. I know my cats. They have no desire to get outside, probably because they know they rule the roost here and why ruin a good thing, lol.
Perhaps it's just that vet office I have a problem with. The last time I took kitty in for her hip dysplsia and “old cat back” was a traumatic experience, for both Kitty and I.
Thanks for the explanation. I guess what I'm confused about is although I'm sure after reading your thoughts about the shot, you'd never continue them, it sounds like there is some reason the vet wants her in the office overnight, and if that's the case, then just having the shot one time doesn't sound as if it would be that bad---especially considering your baby is in a very precarious state anyway. You'll do what's best though, I'm sure.
I’m with you. Every cat I’ve had that wasn’t vaccinated has lived well into his/her late teens. Not so the ones I had vaccinated. I even lost a cat to feline leukemia AFTER he was vaccinated. My older cat, Alice, lived in the same house never had the vaccine and lived to be 17.
Cindie