Not sure about vaccines, blood work

[ModernCatLady]

Hello,

Is it safe for a cat to have the rabies vaccine and the Fvrcp vaccine all on the same day as getting blood count test and urine test? Thanks.

 

[LTS3]

It's perfectly fine to do so and saves anoter trip to the vet later. Just be aware that getting both the rabies and FVRCP vaccines together may cause a cat to be a little lethargic / sleepy for a day or so afterwards. This is a normal reaction and there's no need to worry as long as the cat is eating and drinking and using the litter box.

 

[white shadow]

It's perfectly fine to do so...

Sure, it's perfectly fine.........if the cat's well - in good health.

So, the question then becomes...........why is the cat having blood and urine testing?

M ModernCatLady - if there's any question about health, I'd advise holding off on vaccinating until any questions are answered or issues resolved.

Are these the cat's very first/initial vaccinations?
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[fionasmom]

Just FYI my cats' vet will not give more than 2 shots at at time under any circumstances, so you should be fine, but if they suggest more vaccines I would not allow it on the same day.

 

[ModernCatLady]

Is a blood and urine test necessary even if they're not sick? Thanks.

 

[LTS3]

It's good to get a baseline to compare future blood work and urine tests to. Any differences between now and later may be concerning to the vet and warrant a close eye on, such as kidney values.

 

[ModernCatLady]

It's good to get a baseline to compare future blood work and urine tests to. Any differences between now and later may be concerning to the vet and warrant a close eye on, such as kidney values.

Oh that makes sense thanks! He had a blood test done when he was 9 months old and everything came out normal except high phosphorus and said that can be due to eating high protein food. He turned 1 years old in June so I guess I just thought it was too soon to be doing it again already. Thanks for your response

 

[ModernCatLady]

Update: Just got home my cat had the rabies vaccine and fvrcp vaccine done as well as taking his blood pressure/kidney blood panel. I feel so bad I should have just done the rabies and that's it. He seems so tired hes sleeping on the floor I'm so worried I made the wrong decision. If hes still sleepy tmrw should I take him back? Please help.

 

[LTS3]

It's perfectly normal for a cat to lethargic after getting both rabies and FVCRP vaccinations He'll be fine tomorrow.

 

[ModernCatLady]

It's perfectly normal for a cat to lethargic after getting both rabies and FVCRP vaccinations He'll be fine tomorrow.

Oh goodness thank you so much I needed some reassurance. Everyone thinks I'm crazy for worrying about my cat so much but I just adore him lol. He actually just peed in his litterbox so that's good!

 

[Sylvia Jones]

Your not crazy just a Great kitty parent!

 

[ModernCatLady]

Your not crazy just a Great kitty parent!

Aw thank you! Everyone is so kind here!