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Hi All,
I am a new member to this forum, I am so glad that I found this site. I have read some of the posts and find that this
community is very supportive and helpful to other members. After some thought I decided to join this wonderful community
and look forward to getting to know some of you.
I have a predicament that I am hoping someone can help me or identify with.
I have two fur babies, Indy and Tabby both 9 years old. I had them since they were kittens, they are
related and from the same liter of kittens that I got from a friend.
When they were young I had them spade and neutered and got them their first round of shots. Upon doing this
is was evident that Indy (my male cat) is allergic to the rabies vaccine, he had a terrible reaction and I almost lost him.
Due to his experience I opted not to get Tabby (my female cate) her rabies vaccine because they are related and I was afraid
that she would have the same terrible reaction.
From this point on I never took them to a vet due to fear of them pushing the vaccines on me. They are indoor only cats and NEVER go
outside. They don't even want anything to do with the outdoor except to watch the birds from the window.
Well, since they turned 9 this month I wanted to get them a midlife health check. I explained my situation to vets around the area as
I was searching for a vet to see them. I was faced wit the reality that due to their expired vaccination record that the law mandates
that they get the rabies vaccine in order to be seen by a vet in my state. Needless to say I am in tears because I cannot put Indy
in the situation because I know what will happen if I allow them to give them the shot.
So now, I don't know what to do. I am at a complete loss and am stuck. Does anyone else with indoor only cats worry about rabies
vaccines? I have no idea what to do if he gets sick, should I need to take him in they will want to update his shots which will kill him.
I am afraid of braking the law as well, I don't want to be arrested or anything because I don't have the shots updated.
Has anyone else had to deal with this? What did you do? I need some advice or at least an understand voice to help me cope with
this unfortunate turn of events.
I guess what I am really asking is, do indoor only cats really need all the vaccines? I am so lost and frustrated with the veterinary world.
Any advice.
Thanks,
Noelle, Indy and Tabby
I am a new member to this forum, I am so glad that I found this site. I have read some of the posts and find that this
community is very supportive and helpful to other members. After some thought I decided to join this wonderful community
and look forward to getting to know some of you.
I have a predicament that I am hoping someone can help me or identify with.
I have two fur babies, Indy and Tabby both 9 years old. I had them since they were kittens, they are
related and from the same liter of kittens that I got from a friend.
When they were young I had them spade and neutered and got them their first round of shots. Upon doing this
is was evident that Indy (my male cat) is allergic to the rabies vaccine, he had a terrible reaction and I almost lost him.
Due to his experience I opted not to get Tabby (my female cate) her rabies vaccine because they are related and I was afraid
that she would have the same terrible reaction.
From this point on I never took them to a vet due to fear of them pushing the vaccines on me. They are indoor only cats and NEVER go
outside. They don't even want anything to do with the outdoor except to watch the birds from the window.
Well, since they turned 9 this month I wanted to get them a midlife health check. I explained my situation to vets around the area as
I was searching for a vet to see them. I was faced wit the reality that due to their expired vaccination record that the law mandates
that they get the rabies vaccine in order to be seen by a vet in my state. Needless to say I am in tears because I cannot put Indy
in the situation because I know what will happen if I allow them to give them the shot.
So now, I don't know what to do. I am at a complete loss and am stuck. Does anyone else with indoor only cats worry about rabies
vaccines? I have no idea what to do if he gets sick, should I need to take him in they will want to update his shots which will kill him.
I am afraid of braking the law as well, I don't want to be arrested or anything because I don't have the shots updated.
Has anyone else had to deal with this? What did you do? I need some advice or at least an understand voice to help me cope with
this unfortunate turn of events.
I guess what I am really asking is, do indoor only cats really need all the vaccines? I am so lost and frustrated with the veterinary world.
Any advice.
Thanks,
Noelle, Indy and Tabby