Why Vaccinate Cats?
Nobody likes needles! But we need to get past our quirky dislike of those little sharpies to embrace the benefits of vaccinations. Vaccination of the cat population has allowed us as owners and veterinarians to reduce the risk of serious consequences of certain illnesses in the cats we love. Things you should know about vaccination : • Side effects are rare, and most are mild (transient fever, swelling at the injection site, lethargy) and pass in a day or two without specific treatment • Vaccines are a very economical way to deal with serious disease. If an unprotected cat contracts any one of these serious illnesses, thousands of dollars in veterinary bills may result, and the cat may suffer death or permanent disability from the infection. Compare that with the few dollars a vaccine costs, and it should be obvious that they are a great investment in your cat ’s health • Vaccines do not have 100% effectiveness for prevention of infection or illness, but in those cats that do not devel
