Simone the kitten had her second set of distemper shots yesterday. Her first shots resulted in a couple of days of extreme sleepiness. So this time the vet gave her a shot of benedryl and a shot of a steroid first. In her opinion, the reaction to the first shot was a problem. Apparently, if a kitty is sensitive to the vaccinations, they can get progressively more sensitive with subsequent vaccinations.
She slept a little but then was pretty much herself for most of the day. By evening, I assume when the benedryl wore off, she was less active, but still eating and playing some.
Clearly, I have a cat that doesn't react well to vaccinations. Thought it would be helpful to pass along what she told me to watch for.
Feel the ears: If they are hot, it could be a sign of an emergency
Look at the gums: Are they pale and not healthy pink: call the vet.
(Be sure you're not pulling too hard on her mouth and causing the gum to blanch)
Then the usual: watch for swelling, vomiting, diarrhea, extreme lethargy.
This morning she was well enough to play and eat and cause some trouble. She and the others are all busy in their morning snoozing.
She slept a little but then was pretty much herself for most of the day. By evening, I assume when the benedryl wore off, she was less active, but still eating and playing some.
Clearly, I have a cat that doesn't react well to vaccinations. Thought it would be helpful to pass along what she told me to watch for.
Feel the ears: If they are hot, it could be a sign of an emergency
Look at the gums: Are they pale and not healthy pink: call the vet.
(Be sure you're not pulling too hard on her mouth and causing the gum to blanch)
Then the usual: watch for swelling, vomiting, diarrhea, extreme lethargy.
This morning she was well enough to play and eat and cause some trouble. She and the others are all busy in their morning snoozing.