I would like to share my titer test experience and results I had done for Ziva recently.
I got Ziva from a shelter near the end of August 2017. She was approximately 3 years old. I know almost nothing of her past. I do know she got her vaccines at the shelter. We visited our vet shortly after bringing her home for a general check up.
A year passed and we received notice from our vet that vaccines are due. Rabies and FRVCP. I replied that I know we have to do the rabies shot because of laws, but I would like to titer test the FRVCP. Our vet practices both holistic and traditional. They told me that they have sent out titers for dogs before, but never for a cat. Ziva is their first. They needed to check with the lab they use.
At our annual appointment Ziva got her check up, rabies shot and blood sample taken for a FRVCP panel. The vaccine would of been less than $20. The 3 titer tests were considerably more.
The results came back showing the vaccines still present in Ziva's system as I had expected. We will titer again in 3 years. My personal belief is that she is most likely good for life.
I took 3 screen shots on my phone of the report. You may need a larger screen to read them.
I got Ziva from a shelter near the end of August 2017. She was approximately 3 years old. I know almost nothing of her past. I do know she got her vaccines at the shelter. We visited our vet shortly after bringing her home for a general check up.
A year passed and we received notice from our vet that vaccines are due. Rabies and FRVCP. I replied that I know we have to do the rabies shot because of laws, but I would like to titer test the FRVCP. Our vet practices both holistic and traditional. They told me that they have sent out titers for dogs before, but never for a cat. Ziva is their first. They needed to check with the lab they use.
At our annual appointment Ziva got her check up, rabies shot and blood sample taken for a FRVCP panel. The vaccine would of been less than $20. The 3 titer tests were considerably more.
The results came back showing the vaccines still present in Ziva's system as I had expected. We will titer again in 3 years. My personal belief is that she is most likely good for life.
I took 3 screen shots on my phone of the report. You may need a larger screen to read them.
