Preventive vaccinations can protect your cat from many dangerous diseases, some of which - zooanthroponosis - are common to humans and animals. What vaccinations do cats need?
The most common infectious diseases of cats are: panleukopenia, calcivirus infection, herpesvirus rhinotracheitis, chlamydia, lichen and, of course, rabies.
The most common among all the listed diseases is respiratory calcevirus infection. This disease is highly contagious and is easily transmitted by both direct and indirect contact. Symptoms of the disease are fever and ulcers in the animal's mouth. The virus is especially dangerous for young cats. Sometimes the disease can be fatal.
Panleukopenia and herpesvirus rhinotracheitis are much less common, but usually proceed with serious complications and can also lead to the death of the animal.
Feline chlamydia is caused by specific feline strains. However, it is possible for an animal to become infected with bacteria common to humans, birds and other animal bacteria. The disease primarily affects the conjunctiva, reproductive organs and respiratory organs. Chlamydia can be transmitted to humans from a sick animal.
Lichen is a common fungal infection. Fungal spores are able to survive for a long time in the environment.
Rabies is a viral disease that causes severe damage to the nervous system. The disease is equally dangerous for both animals and humans. Rabies is usually fatal.
In order to protect your pet from dangerous diseases, veterinarians recommend vaccinating animals. It should be noted that even if your cat never goes outside, this cannot be a 100% guarantee that it is not in danger of infection - viruses of many diseases can be introduced on the clothes and shoes of the owners.
If you plan to take part in exhibitions or take an animal on a trip, vaccination becomes an indispensable condition.
The first vaccination is recommended for a cat at the age of 10-12 weeks. It is performed with a multivalent vaccine - it includes components that protect against several diseases at once: chlamydia, panleukopenia, calicivirus and rhinotracheitis.
To enhance immunity, after 21 days, it is necessary to re-vaccinate. At the same time, as a rule, vaccination against rabies is also given. Within 2 weeks after vaccination, it is necessary to ensure that the cat does not overcool, do not wash the animal and do not let it go outside.
The lichen vaccine can only be given 14 days after other vaccinations. Revaccination is obligatory in two weeks.
The following vaccinations must be given to the animal at the age of one year. Further vaccination is carried out strictly once a year.
Adults, previously unvaccinated animals, need to be vaccinated according to the same scheme.
You should be aware that only healthy animals can be vaccinated. 10 days before vaccinations, deworming must be performed. In order to reduce the risk of allergic reactions, it is recommended to give the cat an antihistamine.
