I don't currently have any FeLv+ cats. I am wondering what others do about vaccinating non FeLV+ cats.
Some of my cats are older (12/13) and some have health issues ( asthma, pancreatitis, allergies). I really hate to vaccinate these guys for anything (including rabies). Rabies is required but Coco has a terrible reaction every time she is vaccinated for rabies (stops eating). I know the adjuvant is the suspected caused of VAS. I know there is an adjuvant free distemper vaccine and also an inter nasal. I do not know if there is an adjuvant free rabies vaccine. I also know a smaller needle is recommended for all vaccinations to keep from injecting the skin plug into the body. I don't like to vaccinate. I know that adult cats generally do not need the panleukopenia part of the distemper series vaccination. All of mine have been regularly vaccinated for years, except Tessa (she has been here 18 months and vaccinated once for rabies and distemper). We tried the titer testing but my vet discourages that (I think for cost reasons). I do not vaccinate for FeLV anymore (I would if I had an FeLV+ cat living with my others). My vet believes the initial round of FeLV vaccinations might be sufficient for life. Would others be willing to share what you do about vaccinating? Thanks, Laurie _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
