It’s amazing how very little most people know about cats. Since I started working with rescue groups, have learned so much, and thanks to your videos am learning even more. 😻
In the late 80s we adopted a female Siamese mix kitten. Since we were on a budget we took her to vaccine clinics for her boosters. Unfortunately she developed a sarcoma between her shoulder blades and had an open wound that attracted flies. One day I recalled her looking at me as if to say “What are you going to about it ?” So with great sadness I decided to ease her distress and have her put down despite her only being 11 years old.
Thank you so much for these topics. Need to watch again. Will keep my kitty's very double sheltered and highly protected. Never lost my cats. Always a blessing. Take care of them everyday.
I am very cautious about vaccines because I had a cat with vaccine associated sarcoma. Fortunately she lived another 8 years after surgery. The cancer was in her neck area. People and pets can be over vaccinated. I am not opposed just not excessive.
I had a cat almost die from the rabies vaccination after she had already had a couple of rabies shots. Thankfully my vet saved her and said he would pretreat her before giving her the shot again. He said it was rare to happen. I also had a cat going through chemo. Vet told me the rabies vaccine would kill him. He knew the cat would only live another two years at most. Sadly, the law does not work with this so I had to report him as dead to the city (you are supposed to license your cats) so that they didn't force me to kill him by vaccination.
Glad to hear your baby pulled through! In the instance that you are unable to vaccinate your animal due to health conditions or severe reactions, routine bloodwork is done (specifically a rabies titer) to show the state and other clinics/boarding that the pet does not have an infectious disease. Your vet is supposed to document that your pet is not well enough to recieve vaccinations and report to the state.
June 2022 we amputated Checkx (indoor dsh 5 yrs.) right leg & shoulder blade due to injection site fibrosarcoma caused by her feline vaccines... she is a scared tripod now... sigh.... good video.... I feel I tried to do all vaccinations and caused her cancer and smputation.... I had no idea
Thank you Dr.Sarah Wooten ur not just all the animals hero ur my hero too I am so greatful of ur videos helping me understand about everything I need to know as a first time cat dad I love my cat so much ❤
I'm glad you mentioned titer testing and injection site sarcoma. I think it's cool to note that (at least in the US) there is a 3 year rabies vaccine and an intranasal calicivirus vaccine which can be more effective for upper respiratory protection (though it does not cover panleukopenia and not sure about herpes).
How do you d worm the cats? I’m getting a kitten tomorrow and I scared of worms in the boo boo as I’ve been told that it may happen? Is that normal @jeaninebunt9739
@@jacquelinerandolph2524Yes... Deworming ur cats is important... U can deworm them once a month it keeps their gut healthier and helps to get rid of worms... But it is best to know more about deworming before doing it... 😊😊😊
Thank you for another awesome and informative video! Ive had lots of vaccinated and unvaccinated cats my whole life. Never experienced a serious issue with either. The worst issue we had with a vaccinated cat was some lymph node swelling, but it cleared up in a few weeks. I personally feel you should do what you think is best for your animal but keep in mind rabies is 100% deadly if they are not vaccinated for it. Probably one of the most important vaccines you should get your cat!!
Why is it so expensive and cumbersome to do titer tests? The UK now has a new protocol wherein after the first set of vaccines, titer tests are done each year thereafter and boosters are given ONLY if the titer tests shows they need it . Wish more vets would err on the side of caution and prevention of potential side effects here in the US. The FeLV vaccine is now usually given in the tail because of the injection site sarcoma. Also request PureVax vaccines as they have fewer adjuvants, which can be the cause of the cancer. I give my cats one FVRCP and one PureVax rabies for LIFE, when they are old enough. All doing great. We need more access to reasonably priced titer tests instead of just jabbing them blindly. What are the percentages of effectiveness for each vaccine? If it's only 30%, for example, may not be worth the risk. I do know panleukopenia can be brought into a home from the outside so that is one I get ONE of--don't even think of getting another one, a booster, until at least four weeks later, per the guidelines. Some vets have told me that the shots only last two weeks and to come in then and I nearly lost a healthy cat because of that advice. Go holistic and build up the immune system with lines of products by holistic vets, like Vitality Science and Azmira for longterm more reliable health. -A longtime cat rescuer
I'm just curious how you feel about V's for humans? I was pro vax until I saw what can happen to cats. Now I avoid all V's out of principle-- for myself & my babies.
@@MK-ih6wp It depends. I haven’t had any since I was a kid in the ‘60s and don’t plan on getting any unless my own research shows I should get some if traveling abroad. I will never get an mRNA shot fir myself or pets (they are working on a rabies mRNA jab for dogs). I will only give one FVRCP and one PureVax rabies shots to my cats, for life, if they are over six months and in great health. Panleukopenia can be brought into the house on your shoes or clothing and I have a friend who lost a cat and nearly lost another recently when somehow panleukopenia got into her home as she has not vaccinated any of her cats (the FVRCP shot).
Hopefully your cat is not around other cats, so he or she doesn’t have a chance of contracting. But I understand, it is rough on their systems. But I’m sure if the cat lives alone he or she will be okay😊
My nearly 20 year old cat was just vaccinated against my wishes and she is now not the same. Her behvaviour has changed. She is hiding out sleeping. Sleeping is not so unusual. Hiding out is. There are other things over grooming itchy skin with dermatisis and or scale which has led to her vomiting up fur balls if you can call it that. The last one was a solid log. I've washed her 3 times now. I've never had to wash any of my cats. I washed her once in colloidal oatmeal, once with coconut oil and the last time with a cat shampoo called Aloveen recommended by the vet nurse. It has oatmeal and aloe vera. It left a strong smell on my hands so I think it might have something else in it. I fear perhaps a pesticide perhaps. Her itching seems better but not completely cleared. So I suspect that she has had a bad reaction to the vaccination. She also has a pre-existing heart condition - arrhythmia and a neuro issue with slight head tremors. She had seizures years and years ago.That was one of the reasons I took her on the first visit. I'm really devastated.And there's nothing else I can do. I'm very sad that it seems to have hastened her demise. I hope and pray that she bounces back but if she doesn't I'll have to bite the bullet when it is obvious that I must. But I'm not happy about the vaccination. And I do not think it was 3 years since her last vaccination when she was last boarded. I certainly don't want a showdown over it with the vet at such a crucial time. But it was out of order to go ahead and vaccinate her surreptitiously without my knowledge that it was being done. I specifically said on the phone before I went that I didn't want her vaccinated. I'm heartbroken. She is such an intelligent loving cat.
Wishing I saw this video yesterday. My cat got vaccinated , the rabies vaccine. We came back with a very sick cat, couldn't walk, she was very agitated, just rolled n growled in anger, i feel she was in pain. Today she was admitted. Her leg was stiff couldn't move normally. Sad sight.
I’m getting two kittens in September and this was very helpful! The cost breakdown and timeline helped the most. I would love to see a cost estimate for getting a kitten (both medical and general expenses) per month + to get started!! Love your channel
Dont get them vaxxed right away. Get them tested for diseases and avoid vax at all cost. Vaccine can kill your cat and feline distemper can cause kidney disease
My kittens just had their first round of vaccines yesterday. Hours lately my little boy was breathing very rapidly it freaked me out. The vet it says it’s most likely an allergic reaction. I’m nervous to get him the next round :(
Mine did the same. Was lethargic for several days, didn’t want to eat, swollen eyes & diarrhea. My vet seemed hesitant to say it was a vaccine reaction but it clearly was. The kitten was fine before & then completely changed after. We had to take her in for IV fluids, anti-nausea, antibiotics, stool sample. She is doing great now. I only got her the leukemia and FVRCP but now I’m scared to get her the boosters. She still needs rabies in a few weeks & im worried she’ll get sick again. Maybe don’t vaccinate anymore or just do one at a time
Always always always discuss this thoroughly with your vet. They will know how to handle this situation for future vaccines, and they need to be informed if your cat has allergic reactions to vaccines.
I'm very glad to hear they've improved the Leukemia vaccine. We chose not to give our indoor kitties this 16 years ago because they were indoor only. We weren't comfortable with the cancer risk on it, but if it has improved, I'm sure I would choose to get it now.
@@nonyabizz3533 the vaccine years ago was implicated in cancerous tumors at or near the injection site in cats. So yes, they wouldn't get leukemia, but they could get a cancerous tumor in the head/neck area that was very aggressive.
My kitten was exposed to a lot of stuff as a kitten and the vet said they took care of all the issues before I adopted him...but I'm waiting for the right age to have him tested for leukemia. He had mites, upper respiratory, over load of fleas, I can't remember everything but it made me kinda flip out internally. I don't know if upper respiratory can be chronic but every time he sneezes I wonder.
I was wondering about getting a second opinion on the FeLV vaccine because my cat’s vet said it’s not necessary if he’s not going outside. I was a bit skeptical but I appreciate the information from you Dr. Wooten! Thank you for the video!
I don’t know really. My oldest cat has just died three weeks ago due to leukemia complications. If a vaccine like that can prevent your cat from suffering what my Sasha did during her last three years of life, I would not hesitate to vaccinate them. Unfortunately, my sweet baby was almost 15 years old and the Leukemia vaccine was never offered to us when she was a kitten or a young cat.
@@TheCatWitch63 Chance of a cat getting leukemia is extremely rare since its below 1% bcus of kittens/cats getting vaccinated since the 90s... atleast in europe... and not only that they have to meet other cats to get it or by an even lower chance lick the same thing an infected cat licked on too. My vet didnt feel the need to get her vaccinated with it the 2nd time (booster) since shes 95% time an indoor cat but she will get it when she turns 1 year. Might be dif in the US where there isnt such a high security in food and vacinations.
Non-adjuvated vaccines have lower risk (Purevax, Felocell, Feligen CRP) but I understand & respecf your choice. Vaccines should be totally safe for cats & shouldn't have such dangerous side-effects like cancer
Could you please share a link to the new protocol for leukemia vaccination so I can share the information with my vet. My Monte got a leukemia vaccination in his shoulder today and unfortunately there was no mention the injection site sarcoma risk. I came home and just happened to see this video, completely by coincidence.
Question. One of my cats (I have 4 indoor, never outside) had it’s rabies vaccine as a kitten and ended up in the ER needing two blood transfusions. Her next R Vax is due soon and I’m extremely paranoid about allowing another one. She is the only one that has ever had a reaction, but it was a very costly reaction. Have you ever seen a younger cat that has gotten it, had a severe reaction and then was able to get another without issue? It was the first our vet had ever seen so it’s very worrisome.
We never ever miss our cats' vaccines, they have the positive impact of the vet giving your cat a check up at the same time. We have a great vet who we were seeing every couple of weeks when we were losing our 22 year old. It’s now a social event going there. I’m not sure we have rabies injections as rabies is practically unknown here in the U.K. They do have to have injections if going to the continent though. I think it’s about £50 here for all the vaccines we have, but that includes the check up and the vet fitting a good quality flea collar (we're both disabled and it’s difficult for us to do.)
I just brought my 6 year old cat to a vet on Sept. 11 and gave my cat 2 vaccines ( Biofel PCH and Biocan R) and he told ne to come back a week after for last vaccines for Anti-Fungal. Then when I came back he said again to come back after 10 days for another vaccines. I don’t understand why he said before it was the last vaccines then again told me to come back..😢
Hi, how often would you recommend giving adult cats the FVRCP vaccine? My cats received their full doses as kittens and have been getting it once a year since (they're now 6 years old). They really hate going to the vet and seem dramatized by it, so I'm thinking of taking them every 2 years instead, but not sure if that's advisable.
There is always the chance of escape, or for example rabid rodents or or her small animals entering the building. It is unlikely sure but it can happen, and rabies is something to never mess around with since it’s a massive human safety liability.
Why would you move to such a place? If you can get away with not declaring your cat that’s the thing to do. And use the Purevax vaccine which is safer.
They are obviously trying to dissuade pet owners from moving in. If you must do this, try to find a vet that will administer the Purevax-brand vaccine (which is the safest) in the tail.
One of my feline is dying due to injection vaccines.. He has fibrosarcoma….. Rabies and the leukemia are the worse.. Feel so sorry for him and that it is my fault he is dying.. injection in felines can die from injection vaccine…. be darn if you do and be darn if you don’t…
Pine litter for kittens? Or start with a more mainstream litter and try to switch later? Edit: Pine litter like 'Yesterday's News' or equine bedding pellets. I just rescued a pair of 1 week old kittens and I'm learning all I can from channels like yours. Thanks for being awesome :)
I guess you could say I inherited a lot of rescue cats after my mom Passed from covid19 after she went into hospital i noticed they are call sneezing and coughing most are fixed and have rabies shots but not much else. I know tractor supply has vaccines and was thinking of that but worried they are all sick. So i am planning to take the sickest one in to a low cost clinic to get tested like tomorrow and see what they say she has... The night before my moms funeral i went there to start staying at her place to help my dad out and found one of the cats had passed. We spent like 80bucks for cremation... Anyway would it be safe to assume that sonce they all have same or similar symptoms that getting one cst tested will tell me and help me figure out whata wrong with thr whole lot?
They put the vaccines for rabies and leukemia shot (or should) on the back leg flank so that if they get cancer from the shot, they can amputate the leg. If you get the rabies shot, ask for the Purevax brand which is not supposed to cause cancer. I don't know what company makes a pure leukema shot, do you? I think vets tend to over vaccinate cats. If they test negative for leukemia and they are strictly indoor you don't need the shot.
My cat got vaccinated Feline Panleukopenia and it was prescribed for another dose after one year. We forgot to vaccinate him. It has been 6 months since the second dose was recommended. Now my 3 cats died of this disease and one is infected. Can my cat still be safe from this virus?
I used to live in a city that required annual shots for cat license/pet registration. They didn't care if your cats were indoor only. I complied with the requirement for 1 year, and then we fled to the next town over. I will never vaccinate them ever again. Not safe.
I have a kitten that someone dropped off friendly kitten. Maybe 10 weeks old now 3-4 months Where do I begin? HELP Snurt is male bark tabby who lives inside and outside..Help..someone
I just lost one of my 10 month old boys to FeLV. He died of lymphoma. I rescued my boys at about 6 weeks. They and their Mama were strays. I didn't find out they had FeLV until one of the adoptee's contacted me that they had to put their kitten down at 8 months old. Please spay and neuter. If your cat goes out get them vaccinated for FeLV and rabies.
Wir haben Hauskatzen in der 3. Generation eine große katzenfamilie mit 7 Katzen alle niemals geimpft worden und allen geht es prächtig und bei uns selbst auf dem Bauernhof sind alle Katzen ungeimpft … haben auch schon geimpfte Katzen gesehen die trotzdem Tollwut hatten… meiner Meinung bringt das impfen so viel wie bei covid es kann schützen tut es aber nicht unbedingt 😷
Unfortunately the trust i have with companies saying its for our good or for the good of our pets as been totally knocked ( i have no trust) humans and pets are treated like lab rats
my area very few vaccinate their cats at all. I got looks like I lost my mind by other cat owners when my 100% full indoor kitten who refuses to even step on the ground has all his main vaccines including rabies. I am not risking my fur babies health.
We have recently lost our cat to feline leukemia and therefore learnt the hard way this could have been avoided. It happened so fast, to such a young and energetic cat! We wish we had been more careful about this. Needless to say our new kitten is FULLY vaccinated, and we are much better cat owners now. Awareness is key!
I have to disagree. All of our cats that got vaccinated have died early deaths. Our 2 cats that aren’t vaccinated lived to 10 and the other one is still alive being 13 years old…
Thank you for all that info. Now I learned about the vaccination injection sites and will ask my vet where he plans to do them on their bodies. I recently took in a 4-5 week old runt from a feral colony that I have been taking care of for the last 4 years. He looks sickly. I'm positive if I did not intervene that he would not make it living outside. His fur did not grow in fully like his siblings and his skin has ripples/wrinkles in it. I am hoping that its simply from dehydration and malnutrition. This is the first generation of kittens from this colony that has grown familiar with me enough that the mama lets me pick up and handle her kittens without any reaction. I have him isolated in a bedroom alone so that my other 2 cats wont pick on him and also because I do not know what diseases if any that he might have yet. My vet gave me a lime dip to use on him but I have not used it yet and am simply waiting to see if proper diet and hydration will change things.
I live in a tier 2 city in "INDIA" unfortunately....there are no good vet's near me and they are not as paranoid as you when the operate on pets cause they treat them pretty roughly....i wanted to own cats since i was a 12 yr old kid, now im 17 and my parents have finally given a yes....but because of the lack of experiencened vets i have to think my decisions through....india is a lost cause i hate living here
I'm from the same country too, have 5 years experience with cats and more than 10 with dogs, please reach out if you have any apprehensions or doubts regarding treatment, food, caregiving, medication etc. And yes I know exactly how rash the vets are, they are psychopaths to the extreme, also I hate this land too.
Same here man. But i've got an orphaned single kitten in my hand rn. I've decided to be very careful, vaccination only with non-adjuvated vaccines. I only visit vets who are gentle with cat. And i cross-question. But really i wanna move to tier 1 city
Are the indoor or outdoor? Did you get them fixed? My cat is indoor but I do want him leash trained. I want to get him neutered when he’s ready. I’m nervous when it comes to his vaccines. I’m solely getting him vaccinated in case he gets something when he gets neutered. He’s getting a rabies shot because my bf is scared but I personally don’t see the point for a mostly indoor cat that will only be outside on a leash.
@@rukittenmerightnowlol I'd like to see this "science" you speak of. Just as with humans, the "science" on vaccines for animals is driven by the industry, not by the scientific method. Corporate money making trumps health every time.
@@rukittenmerightnow look up FISS in cats. Why not develop vaccines with alternative routes, other than injection? Why is science not being used to better the outcomes for feline vaccinations?
It’s amazing how very little most people know about cats. Since I started working with rescue groups, have learned so much, and thanks to your videos am learning even more. 😻
In the late 80s we adopted a female Siamese mix kitten. Since we were on a budget we took her to vaccine clinics for her boosters. Unfortunately she developed a sarcoma between her shoulder blades and had an open wound that attracted flies. One day I recalled her looking at me as if to say “What are you going to about it ?” So with great sadness I decided to ease her distress and have her put down despite her only being 11 years old.
Thank you for sharing this story, Elizabeth. I'm sorry for your loss.
the info is important..... Checkx leg amputation might save her.... these Injection site fibrosarcoma decisions are heartbreaking.
So did she die of disease cause of lack of vaccines for a while or she got sarcoma cause of the vaccines? Sorry for your loss
Thank you so much for these topics. Need to watch again. Will keep my kitty's very double sheltered and highly protected. Never lost my cats. Always a blessing. Take care of them everyday.
I've been vaccinating my 4 year old Freya since she was a kitten. She never got any sickness whatsoever, praise God
I am very cautious about vaccines because I had a cat with vaccine associated sarcoma. Fortunately she lived another 8 years after surgery. The cancer was in her neck area. People and pets can be over vaccinated. I am not opposed just not excessive.
Dealing with this now. Vaccine induced sarcoma. Sickening.
How can you know if a disease is caused by the vaccine?
Thank you so much!
Outstanding explanation with great detail given in easy to follow conversation. So appreciative.
Very helpful information! I’m a new kitten owner & trying my best to be informed in her care.
Ever wondered why wild animals are perfectly healthy without any v*****? 🤔😉
@@hamar4422exactly
I had a cat almost die from the rabies vaccination after she had already had a couple of rabies shots. Thankfully my vet saved her and said he would pretreat her before giving her the shot again. He said it was rare to happen.
I also had a cat going through chemo. Vet told me the rabies vaccine would kill him. He knew the cat would only live another two years at most. Sadly, the law does not work with this so I had to report him as dead to the city (you are supposed to license your cats) so that they didn't force me to kill him by vaccination.
Glad to hear your baby pulled through!
In the instance that you are unable to vaccinate your animal due to health conditions or severe reactions, routine bloodwork is done (specifically a rabies titer) to show the state and other clinics/boarding that the pet does not have an infectious disease. Your vet is supposed to document that your pet is not well enough to recieve vaccinations and report to the state.
@@tofucube2174 depends on where you live. My city excepts no excuses.
We seriously have to ask how a dead vaccine could kill anything. 🤨
What “city” requires you or your pets to be vaccinated??!! That is a city I would avoid like the plague!!
@@lindamarie1696 everywhere in the USA. Most people don't realize that they are legally required to license and vaccinate all of their pets.
June 2022 we amputated Checkx (indoor dsh 5 yrs.) right leg & shoulder blade due to injection site fibrosarcoma caused by her feline vaccines... she is a scared tripod now... sigh.... good video.... I feel I tried to do all vaccinations and caused her cancer and smputation.... I had no idea
Thank you very much! I have found your discussion of cat vaccines detailed, straightforward and very informative!
Thank you Dr.Sarah Wooten ur not just all the animals hero ur my hero too I am so greatful of ur videos helping me understand about everything I need to know as a first time cat dad I love my cat so much ❤
I'm glad you mentioned titer testing and injection site sarcoma. I think it's cool to note that (at least in the US) there is a 3 year rabies vaccine and an intranasal calicivirus vaccine which can be more effective for upper respiratory protection (though it does not cover panleukopenia and not sure about herpes).
I have 5 cats between the ages of 2 and 7 years who have never seen a vet before.
you have the healthiest cats ever!
How do you d worm the cats? I’m getting a kitten tomorrow and I scared of worms in the boo boo as I’ve been told that it may happen? Is that normal @jeaninebunt9739
@@jacquelinerandolph2524Yes... Deworming ur cats is important... U can deworm them once a month it keeps their gut healthier and helps to get rid of worms... But it is best to know more about deworming before doing it... 😊😊😊
I’m confused…. Are you proud of that?
None are spayed or neutered? Sad 😞
It’s amazing how many vaccines a cat needs to stay healthy nowadays. 🤔🤔🤔
Vaccines are death.
Thank you for another awesome and informative video! Ive had lots of vaccinated and unvaccinated cats my whole life. Never experienced a serious issue with either. The worst issue we had with a vaccinated cat was some lymph node swelling, but it cleared up in a few weeks. I personally feel you should do what you think is best for your animal but keep in mind rabies is 100% deadly if they are not vaccinated for it. Probably one of the most important vaccines you should get your cat!!
Good evening, Dr. Wooten.
We sure appreciate your time here, thank you.
As do our Tabby brothers!
Why is it so expensive and cumbersome to do titer tests? The UK now has a new protocol wherein after the first set of vaccines, titer tests are done each year thereafter and boosters are given ONLY if the titer tests shows they need it . Wish more vets would err on the side of caution and prevention of potential side effects here in the US. The FeLV vaccine is now usually given in the tail because of the injection site sarcoma. Also request PureVax vaccines as they have fewer adjuvants, which can be the cause of the cancer. I give my cats one FVRCP and one PureVax rabies for LIFE, when they are old enough. All doing great. We need more access to reasonably priced titer tests instead of just jabbing them blindly. What are the percentages of effectiveness for each vaccine? If it's only 30%, for example, may not be worth the risk. I do know panleukopenia can be brought into a home from the outside so that is one I get ONE of--don't even think of getting another one, a booster, until at least four weeks later, per the guidelines. Some vets have told me that the shots only last two weeks and to come in then and I nearly lost a healthy cat because of that advice. Go holistic and build up the immune system with lines of products by holistic vets, like Vitality Science and Azmira for longterm more reliable health. -A longtime cat rescuer
I'm just curious how you feel about V's for humans? I was pro vax until I saw what can happen to cats.
Now I avoid all V's out of principle-- for myself & my babies.
@@MK-ih6wp It depends. I haven’t had any since I was a kid in the ‘60s and don’t plan on getting any unless my own research shows I should get some if traveling abroad. I will never get an mRNA shot fir myself or pets (they are working on a rabies mRNA jab for dogs). I will only give one FVRCP and one PureVax rabies shots to my cats, for life, if they are over six months and in great health. Panleukopenia can be brought into the house on your shoes or clothing and I have a friend who lost a cat and nearly lost another recently when somehow panleukopenia got into her home as she has not vaccinated any of her cats (the FVRCP shot).
I vaccinated my sweet kitty. Never again. He was miserable for 2 days afterward. It terrified me. Thankfully he recovered.
Hopefully your cat is not around other cats, so he or she doesn’t have a chance of contracting. But I understand, it is rough on their systems. But I’m sure if the cat lives alone he or she will be okay😊
@@laurenn7774 my cat is literally dying from vaccine. This crap is poison. And feline distemper cause kidney disease.
Did the kitty develop kidney disease?
My nearly 20 year old cat was just vaccinated against my wishes and she is now not the same. Her behvaviour has changed. She is hiding out sleeping. Sleeping is not so unusual. Hiding out is. There are other things over grooming itchy skin with dermatisis and or scale which has led to her vomiting up fur balls if you can call it that. The last one was a solid log. I've washed her 3 times now. I've never had to wash any of my cats. I washed her once in colloidal oatmeal, once with coconut oil and the last time with a cat shampoo called Aloveen recommended by the vet nurse. It has oatmeal and aloe vera. It left a strong smell on my hands so I think it might have something else in it. I fear perhaps a pesticide perhaps. Her itching seems better but not completely cleared. So I suspect that she has had a bad reaction to the vaccination. She also has a pre-existing heart condition - arrhythmia and a neuro issue with slight head tremors. She had seizures years and years ago.That was one of the reasons I took her on the first visit. I'm really devastated.And there's nothing else I can do. I'm very sad that it seems to have hastened her demise. I hope and pray that she bounces back but if she doesn't I'll have to bite the bullet when it is obvious that I must. But I'm not happy about the vaccination. And I do not think it was 3 years since her last vaccination when she was last boarded. I certainly don't want a showdown over it with the vet at such a crucial time. But it was out of order to go ahead and vaccinate her surreptitiously without my knowledge that it was being done. I specifically said on the phone before I went that I didn't want her vaccinated. I'm heartbroken. She is such an intelligent loving cat.
Wishing I saw this video yesterday. My cat got vaccinated , the rabies vaccine. We came back with a very sick cat, couldn't walk, she was very agitated, just rolled n growled in anger, i feel she was in pain. Today she was admitted. Her leg was stiff couldn't move normally. Sad sight.
I am just seeing this message now. I do hope things turned out well for your cat ❤
Thank you for the clear information!
I’m getting two kittens in September and this was very helpful! The cost breakdown and timeline helped the most. I would love to see a cost estimate for getting a kitten (both medical and general expenses) per month + to get started!! Love your channel
Depends… I would say, monthly you’re looking at $100. Plus annual vet visits, up to $300.
So, total…. Annually around like $1500-1600
Dont get them vaxxed right away. Get them tested for diseases and avoid vax at all cost. Vaccine can kill your cat and feline distemper can cause kidney disease
Such an important subject! Thank you so much!!
My kittens just had their first round of vaccines yesterday. Hours lately my little boy was breathing very rapidly it freaked me out. The vet it says it’s most likely an allergic reaction. I’m nervous to get him the next round :(
Mine did the same. Was lethargic for several days, didn’t want to eat, swollen eyes & diarrhea. My vet seemed hesitant to say it was a vaccine reaction but it clearly was. The kitten was fine before & then completely changed after. We had to take her in for IV fluids, anti-nausea, antibiotics, stool sample. She is doing great now. I only got her the leukemia and FVRCP but now I’m scared to get her the boosters. She still needs rabies in a few weeks & im worried she’ll get sick again. Maybe don’t vaccinate anymore or just do one at a time
Always always always discuss this thoroughly with your vet. They will know how to handle this situation for future vaccines, and they need to be informed if your cat has allergic reactions to vaccines.
@@taylorsmith6830 im never vaccinating ever again
Another great video ( as usual ) very informative ( as usual )
Thanx Sarah✌️
I'm very glad to hear they've improved the Leukemia vaccine. We chose not to give our indoor kitties this 16 years ago because they were indoor only. We weren't comfortable with the cancer risk on it, but if it has improved, I'm sure I would choose to get it now.
Why? There 0 chance of them getting leukemia if they tested negative
@@nonyabizz3533 the vaccine years ago was implicated in cancerous tumors at or near the injection site in cats. So yes, they wouldn't get leukemia, but they could get a cancerous tumor in the head/neck area that was very aggressive.
My kitten was exposed to a lot of stuff as a kitten and the vet said they took care of all the issues before I adopted him...but I'm waiting for the right age to have him tested for leukemia. He had mites, upper respiratory, over load of fleas, I can't remember everything but it made me kinda flip out internally. I don't know if upper respiratory can be chronic but every time he sneezes I wonder.
I was wondering about getting a second opinion on the FeLV vaccine because my cat’s vet said it’s not necessary if he’s not going outside. I was a bit skeptical but I appreciate the information from you Dr. Wooten! Thank you for the video!
I don’t know really. My oldest cat has just died three weeks ago due to leukemia complications. If a vaccine like that can prevent your cat from suffering what my Sasha did during her last three years of life, I would not hesitate to vaccinate them. Unfortunately, my sweet baby was almost 15 years old and the Leukemia vaccine was never offered to us when she was a kitten or a young cat.
@@TheCatWitch63 Chance of a cat getting leukemia is extremely rare since its below 1% bcus of kittens/cats getting vaccinated since the 90s... atleast in europe... and not only that they have to meet other cats to get it or by an even lower chance lick the same thing an infected cat licked on too. My vet didnt feel the need to get her vaccinated with it the 2nd time (booster) since shes 95% time an indoor cat but she will get it when she turns 1 year. Might be dif in the US where there isnt such a high security in food and vacinations.
I’ve had multiple cats with shot based sarcoma! I have a 15 yo now had his leg removed at 14 and is terminal. No vaccines for us
Non-adjuvated vaccines have lower risk (Purevax, Felocell, Feligen CRP) but I understand & respecf your choice. Vaccines should be totally safe for cats & shouldn't have such dangerous side-effects like cancer
Yes , this was very helpful , as i have ferral cata getting TNR.
Could you please share a link to the new protocol for leukemia vaccination so I can share the information with my vet. My Monte got a leukemia vaccination in his shoulder today and unfortunately there was no mention the injection site sarcoma risk. I came home and just happened to see this video, completely by coincidence.
todaysveterinarypractice.com/preventive-medicine/feline-leukemia-virus-vaccination/#:~:text=In%20kittens%20and%20at%2Drisk,licensure%20indicates%20a%20longer%20interval).
Question. One of my cats (I have 4 indoor, never outside) had it’s rabies vaccine as a kitten and ended up in the ER needing two blood transfusions. Her next R Vax is due soon and I’m extremely paranoid about allowing another one. She is the only one that has ever had a reaction, but it was a very costly reaction. Have you ever seen a younger cat that has gotten it, had a severe reaction and then was able to get another without issue? It was the first our vet had ever seen so it’s very worrisome.
I would not give her rabies ever again if I were you. Besides all your cats are indoor so their chance to catch rabies is extremely low to none.
@@kittygoose7973 I agree. If rabies is so prevalent that a strictly indoor cat is at risk, then they'd be giving the vaccine to humans as well.
We never ever miss our cats' vaccines, they have the positive impact of the vet giving your cat a check up at the same time. We have a great vet who we were seeing every couple of weeks when we were losing our 22 year old. It’s now a social event going there. I’m not sure we have rabies injections as rabies is practically unknown here in the U.K. They do have to have injections if going to the continent though. I think it’s about £50 here for all the vaccines we have, but that includes the check up and the vet fitting a good quality flea collar (we're both disabled and it’s difficult for us to do.)
I just brought my 6 year old cat to a vet on Sept. 11 and gave my cat 2 vaccines ( Biofel PCH and Biocan R) and he told ne to come back a week after for last vaccines for Anti-Fungal. Then when I came back he said again to come back after 10 days for another vaccines. I don’t understand why he said before it was the last vaccines then again told me to come back..😢
He gave a biofel M plus
I'd recommend asking your vet about this!
I never vaccinated my cat but she also never went out she is fat and healthy.
Thank you!! Great information!!
How about older cats without any shots? Which one should be taken first?
Hi, how often would you recommend giving adult cats the FVRCP vaccine? My cats received their full doses as kittens and have been getting it once a year since (they're now 6 years old). They really hate going to the vet and seem dramatized by it, so I'm thinking of taking them every 2 years instead, but not sure if that's advisable.
You cat should be good the rest of her life. Look up over vaccinations and the health conditions they cause. Dr Mercola is a good source to check.
I moved into a condo that requires my cat be vaccinated for Rabies annually, despite the fact that he is 100% an indoor cat.
There is always the chance of escape, or for example rabid rodents or or her small animals entering the building. It is unlikely sure but it can happen, and rabies is something to never mess around with since it’s a massive human safety liability.
Why would you move to such a place? If you can get away with not declaring your cat that’s the thing to do. And use the Purevax vaccine which is safer.
They are obviously trying to dissuade pet owners from moving in. If you must do this, try to find a vet that will administer the Purevax-brand vaccine (which is the safest) in the tail.
Please research the safest options (in the tail, Purevax brand) if you must do this, and try to find a vet who would do this.
One of my feline is dying due to injection vaccines.. He has fibrosarcoma….. Rabies and the leukemia are the worse.. Feel so sorry for him and that it is my fault he is dying.. injection in felines can die from injection vaccine…. be darn if you do and be darn if you don’t…
😢So Sorry just heartbreaking 💔!!! I’m being very very careful with this!
Any videos on the subject for barn cats? We're not talking 8 newborn barn kittens to a vet.
Mm, interesting question. No, unfortunately, we don't have anything focusing specifically on barn cats yet.
Have you done a video on feral cats and helping them adjust to being adopted into an indoor home?
Where is your clinic to go take my car with you? Thank you 😊
How do you know if your cat has a fever?
Is there an immunization card , just like for humans
Thank you! Very informative for the lay person.
Pine litter for kittens?
Or start with a more mainstream litter and try to switch later?
Edit: Pine litter like 'Yesterday's News' or equine bedding pellets.
I just rescued a pair of 1 week old kittens and I'm learning all I can from channels like yours. Thanks for being awesome :)
good explanation sister 👩🏻
Why vaccinate so early? Seems like it could cause injury?
Have you ever done a done a video on adult cat reactions after the vaccine
No, not yet.
Thank you so much for the great info
I guess you could say I inherited a lot of rescue cats after my mom Passed from covid19 after she went into hospital i noticed they are call sneezing and coughing most are fixed and have rabies shots but not much else. I know tractor supply has vaccines and was thinking of that but worried they are all sick. So i am planning to take the sickest one in to a low cost clinic to get tested like tomorrow and see what they say she has... The night before my moms funeral i went there to start staying at her place to help my dad out and found one of the cats had passed. We spent like 80bucks for cremation... Anyway would it be safe to assume that sonce they all have same or similar symptoms that getting one cst tested will tell me and help me figure out whata wrong with thr whole lot?
Are these new symptoms, were they healthy before? Could they have covid???
They put the vaccines for rabies and leukemia shot (or should) on the back leg flank so that if they get cancer from the shot, they can amputate the leg. If you get the rabies shot, ask for the Purevax brand which is not supposed to cause cancer. I don't know what company makes a pure leukema shot, do you? I think vets tend to over vaccinate cats. If they test negative for leukemia and they are strictly indoor you don't need the shot.
so the FIV one is an ongoing thing? If I decide to foster or something I can just get them it
I’m getting my kitten in a couple weeks and this video is so helpful, thank you!
No no
My cat got vaccinated Feline Panleukopenia and it was prescribed for another dose after one year.
We forgot to vaccinate him.
It has been 6 months since the second dose was recommended.
Now my 3 cats died of this disease and one is infected.
Can my cat still be safe from this virus?
I used to live in a city that required annual shots for cat license/pet registration. They didn't care if your cats were indoor only.
I complied with the requirement for 1 year, and then we fled to the next town over.
I will never vaccinate them ever again. Not safe.
I have a kitten that someone dropped off friendly kitten. Maybe 10 weeks old now 3-4 months Where do I begin? HELP Snurt is male bark tabby who lives inside and outside..Help..someone
Here's a guide explaining everything you need to know when adopting a new kitten: cats.com/new-cat-owner-checklist
Is there any evidence that the vaccines can effect the cats intelligence? Has anyone noticed a change in their kitten after receiving 1st shots?
Madam my cat vomiting white foam and not eating. What I need to do ?
I can only advise seeing a vet.
@@AllAboutCatsYT but mam there is no hospital around our village. ☹️only medicall store’s
@Andrew Thomas In my city there is no doctor around here ☹️ my cat is died now 💔thanks for your effort bro 😞
I have a kitten with the Sphinx gene, is there any I should know?
My cat will be 3 years old should I be vaccinating him?
It depends on his previous vaccination history! Titer testing may be helpful.
why would an indoor only cat need any of these boosters and/or vaccines?
I just lost one of my 10 month old boys to FeLV. He died of lymphoma. I rescued my boys at about 6 weeks. They and their Mama were strays. I didn't find out they had FeLV until one of the adoptee's contacted me that they had to put their kitten down at 8 months old. Please spay and neuter. If your cat goes out get them vaccinated for FeLV and rabies.
you recomend'me to vaccine mu cats if they are indor cats??
if one's cats is above a year, and hx is unknown, should an indoor cat be vaccinated?
Should I give my kitty calming chews, for ex kinpurpet one, before vaccinating?
Animals are way over vaccinated ! I do distemper and rabies and rabies only because it’s law.
Humans are over vaccinated too
Why do cats that are never outside need all the vaccines and boosters?
Profit for the vets, be careful with over vaccinating
the rabies vaccine is every year or every 3 years??
They have both, one year and three year rabies. It depends which vaccine your vet offers.
I vaccinated my 3 kittens after 7 weeks of life against leukopenia and then all died within one week
Wir haben Hauskatzen in der 3. Generation eine große katzenfamilie mit 7 Katzen alle niemals geimpft worden und allen geht es prächtig und bei uns selbst auf dem Bauernhof sind alle Katzen ungeimpft … haben auch schon geimpfte Katzen gesehen die trotzdem Tollwut hatten… meiner Meinung bringt das impfen so viel wie bei covid es kann schützen tut es aber nicht unbedingt 😷
the adverse effects is a nightmare? What are you putting in these animals?
It is really scary. Now im confused.
Unfortunately the trust i have with companies saying its for our good or for the good of our pets as been totally knocked ( i have no trust) humans and pets are treated like lab rats
So true
my area very few vaccinate their cats at all. I got looks like I lost my mind by other cat owners when my 100% full indoor kitten who refuses to even step on the ground has all his main vaccines including rabies. I am not risking my fur babies health.
There are risks if you do and risks if you don't. You do you.
We have recently lost our cat to feline leukemia and therefore learnt the hard way this could have been avoided. It happened so fast, to such a young and energetic cat! We wish we had been more careful about this. Needless to say our new kitten is FULLY vaccinated, and we are much better cat owners now. Awareness is key!
I have a cat dying from FISS. More vaccines do not equal better outcomes.
I have to disagree. All of our cats that got vaccinated have died early deaths. Our 2 cats that aren’t vaccinated lived to 10 and the other one is still alive being 13 years old…
Thank you for all that info. Now I learned about the vaccination injection sites and will ask my vet where he plans to do them on their bodies. I recently took in a 4-5 week old runt from a feral colony that I have been taking care of for the last 4 years. He looks sickly. I'm positive if I did not intervene that he would not make it living outside. His fur did not grow in fully like his siblings and his skin has ripples/wrinkles in it. I am hoping that its simply from dehydration and malnutrition. This is the first generation of kittens from this colony that has grown familiar with me enough that the mama lets me pick up and handle her kittens without any reaction. I have him isolated in a bedroom alone so that my other 2 cats wont pick on him and also because I do not know what diseases if any that he might have yet. My vet gave me a lime dip to use on him but I have not used it yet and am simply waiting to see if proper diet and hydration will change things.
I found that I am allergic to my cat 😐
My cat first vaccine is rabies. Is it OK?
As long as your cat is old enough to receive the rabies vaccine, this should be okay.
I live in a tier 2 city in "INDIA" unfortunately....there are no good vet's near me and they are not as paranoid as you when the operate on pets cause they treat them pretty roughly....i wanted to own cats since i was a 12 yr old kid, now im 17 and my parents have finally given a yes....but because of the lack of experiencened vets i have to think my decisions through....india is a lost cause i hate living here
I'm from the same country too, have 5 years experience with cats and more than 10 with dogs, please reach out if you have any apprehensions or doubts regarding treatment, food, caregiving, medication etc. And yes I know exactly how rash the vets are, they are psychopaths to the extreme, also I hate this land too.
@@NoName-bb2pu thx.....but I've decided to adopt pets as soon as I start living on my own
Same here man. But i've got an orphaned single kitten in my hand rn. I've decided to be very careful, vaccination only with non-adjuvated vaccines. I only visit vets who are gentle with cat. And i cross-question. But really i wanna move to tier 1 city
My kitty is unvaccinated and a very healthy 14 year old. She eats a specially prepared cat food that is 100% animal. ♥
Are the indoor or outdoor? Did you get them fixed? My cat is indoor but I do want him leash trained. I want to get him neutered when he’s ready. I’m nervous when it comes to his vaccines. I’m solely getting him vaccinated in case he gets something when he gets neutered. He’s getting a rabies shot because my bf is scared but I personally don’t see the point for a mostly indoor cat that will only be outside on a leash.
In my state rabies vaccine is legally required for cats and dogs. Is it not in yours?
@@snowps1 it’s not in Cali. Only required for dogs.
@@Blue-wv3le oh wow, that's nice. I wish my state would do that since rabies is one of the risky shots for cats.
@@snowps1Ask for the Purevax rabies vaccine, it’s supposed to be safer.
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@@rukittenmerightnowlol I'd like to see this "science" you speak of. Just as with humans, the "science" on vaccines for animals is driven by the industry, not by the scientific method. Corporate money making trumps health every time.
@@rukittenmerightnow look up FISS in cats. Why not develop vaccines with alternative routes, other than injection? Why is science not being used to better the outcomes for feline vaccinations?