Calicivirus

[kwood411]

I took my cat on July 30th to the vet for her yearly checkup. At that time, the vet told me that my cat needed the calicivirus booster. He received the shot and she informed me to come back in 3 weeks to get the second shot. I forgot to bring him back and am not faced with a dilemma. It is now October 5th and I called the vet and they said to bring him back in and they will administer another shot and then I would have to bring him back in 3 weeks for the second one. I'm concerned about him getting the first shot twice in a time span of 2 months. Should I give him the shot? Or do you think he would be okay without receiving the second shot and the booster just probably didn't take effect. I really don't want him to get another shot but I worry about not doing the best thing for my cat. He is an indoor cat and never goes outside. Thanks for any help!

Kari

[Beanpole]

I only know of that vaccine given once a year. Never heard of boosters unless it was for kittens when they are really young.

[Daveyo]

If your cat does not have all the vaccinations done in a timely manner your asking for trouble. I have no idea how old this animal is, plus the vac history.

If in doubt, see another vet for second opinion. OK If still in doubt, see a third one. Someone will say the same diagnosis twice then follow that one.

[Beanpole]

I had the cat vaccinated and spayed after I trapped her. I had really planned on releasing her after she healed from her surgery, but haven't. She has no desire to go outside. The vet said she's at least 5, maybe older, due to the condition of her teeth. I trust my vet and she's excellent. I believe the cat is a carrier with no outward symptoms but the eye discharge. When my vet told me the virus is nasty and dangerous, I believed her.

[Daveyo]

Read about Calicivirus on the left here<<<<<<< and if you not understand it, search more information on the web site search. Like I said before if in doubt check with another vet. Like you, are you going to trust your Doctor everything he or she says to you???? I don't and always have backup. Up to you. Like many doctors say they cannot save your pet for this or for that, well I can save my pet if determined enough and if the doctor has the smarts for it too. I found the cure for distemper and others can too if they look at the right place.

[Beanpole]

I never heard of taking a cat for a yearly checkup, getting the shot, then needing a booster. Mine only get the one shot and that's that. Best to look it up on the net.

[janetd]

He really should get the set of shots again. It won't hurt him to repeat the shots - even if he had them two days in a row! Since the first shot was not boostered, it is no longer effective and will not help to prevent the disease, which is making a comeback. By the way, I am a vet tech.

[Daveyo]

Beanpole only one shot and that is it?????? Holy cow. Listen animals need yearly vac shots. How long do you think the animal's immunity will last against virus diseases?? It lasts only for so long and then they are exposed to it again. They are not like human beings which a measles shot lasts for life and others.

In the animal, the immunity begins to really drop after 18 months. Like it or not. That is the fact. It begins to decline after the 14th month. By the 20 month it is gone.

Example a dog if you miss the yearly shot you still have protection up to the 15 or 16th month. After that it drops down fast and the dogs become prima dona for virus attacks.

If you not believe me, get the Titers checked on your cat to see where it stands. If there is any antibodies left for it to show up. Assuming you have not vaccinated your cat past the 18 months and gone way past this point.

[Beanpole]

Daveyo, I meant a shot once a year. Sorry if I did not articulate myself properly. I'm not an idiot.

[Daveyo]

whewwwwwwwwww. you had me going there for a post or so. hahahahha. I hope the other readers understand you meant yearly shots.


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