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Expert: - 6/10/2007


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About a year ago, just after our 2 cats were born, they got their FVRC vaccine, FVRCP vaccine-both doses, and FeLV Vaccine-both doses. They also both tested negative for the FELV test and FIV test. They also had a physical and drontal and strongid deworming. They are both healthy with no health problems and are a good weight about 10 lbs. Do I need to schedule an apt for both of them now that they are a year old?  Is there any more shots that they would need?

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Hi Mary,

There are a couple of schools of thought about vaccines for cats. If your cats are totally inside cats then once they have been tested they should need no further shots. That's one version. The other is to keep on vaccinating every year. My cats are all totally inside cats. They haven't been vaccinated. This is a closed house. All were tested. I had two that used to get out and I made sure they had their shots but that was it.

On the other hand, cats should be checked for worms once a year. Cats get worms from fleas. Even though the cat doesn't go out, fleas will come in. And that is the one med they need during the season. I use Advantage for cats.
The only vaccine you might want to get them is Rabies. Nowadays it is good for 3 years. I hope this helped you. Good luck.

Ciao, Karen  

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I can give advice on cat behavior. I can help about newborn kitten care. I can help with senior cat care. I can answer questions about cat proofing a home or making it cat friendly. I can answer diet questions. I can answer home treatments questions for cats. At present I have 13 cats in home and two ferals outside. And there's always room for one more!

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I have over 40 year's experience with cats. Father was a veterinarian and I assisted him in his work. I have 15 cats at present. Most are shelter or feral rescues. I have one purebred cat. I have done cat rescues and foster care. Some thoughts to carry with you. A Cat's 10 Commandments My life is likely to last 15-20 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful. Give me time to understand what you want of me. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainments. But I have only you. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it. Before you swat me, before you strike me, remember that I have teeth that could draw blood. And claws to strike back. And yet I choose not to attack you. If I don't act right then have me checked to see what is wrong. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will grow old. On the difficult journey, on the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Because I love you so. Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful thing without God's critters. Pass this on.

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