I guess the title of my post sums up my question.
I'd like to hear other cat lover's views on whether they think the annual flu shot is really necessary.
My cat (adopted stray) had all her cat aids and cat leukemia (? I think that's what the shots were for) shots a year ago, and a flu shot.
She is due back at the vet in November for her annual flu booster. I think that's all they want to give her.
I am very wary of it all. I am wary of drug companies (I noted that Pfizer makes the immunisation shots my Puddy has already had) and take a natural approach to my own and my husband's health as far as possible. I am wary of substances I do not understand.
When we first got Puddy, we were told she would need worming and flea medicine every 6 weeks. She hasn't been given either in 5-6 months and is absolutely fine. It makes me wonder, how much of it all is simply a $-making exercise?
I know Puddy needs the "I've had my boosters" stamps in her kitty passport in order to get into catteries if/when needed. And most importantly, I obviously don't want her to ever get seriously ill.
And thoughts/experiences you could share would be appreciated. Thank you : )
I'd like to hear other cat lover's views on whether they think the annual flu shot is really necessary.
My cat (adopted stray) had all her cat aids and cat leukemia (? I think that's what the shots were for) shots a year ago, and a flu shot.
She is due back at the vet in November for her annual flu booster. I think that's all they want to give her.
I am very wary of it all. I am wary of drug companies (I noted that Pfizer makes the immunisation shots my Puddy has already had) and take a natural approach to my own and my husband's health as far as possible. I am wary of substances I do not understand.
When we first got Puddy, we were told she would need worming and flea medicine every 6 weeks. She hasn't been given either in 5-6 months and is absolutely fine. It makes me wonder, how much of it all is simply a $-making exercise?
I know Puddy needs the "I've had my boosters" stamps in her kitty passport in order to get into catteries if/when needed. And most importantly, I obviously don't want her to ever get seriously ill.
And thoughts/experiences you could share would be appreciated. Thank you : )