There are many reasons why people choose not to give their cats cat vaccinations. Some people believe that their cats may have side effects from the vaccinations while others think that a cat that lives indoors does not need vaccinations. There are many aspects to taking good care of a cat. You must provide food, a clean home, toys and exercise. However, these things are not enough. Cat vaccinations are essential for the good health and well-being of a cat.

If you have an indoor cat, you may think it does not need cat vaccinations. This is because many indoor cats never go outside long enough to interact with other animals. However many cats have been exposed to viruses in their lifetime. This may have been at a shelter, store or other locations before you adopted the cat. Some of these viruses cannot be shed. Due to this, your cat may get recurrent infections and infect other pets in your home. In order to keep your cat healthy you must get a vaccination for the feline distemper virus at the very least. This virus is hardy. Contagious and can lead to death if not properly treated.

Essential Cat Vaccinations

Your cat may not need every vaccination that is available for felines. In order to determine whether this is the case or not you must consult with your vet. There are some vaccinations that your vet will deem as essential. One of them is the feline leukemia vaccination. This virus is easily spread and can be deadly. If there is, even the slightest chance that your cat will come into contact with other cats it is important that he or she gets this vaccination.  There are other vaccinations that are optional. Some cats will need them while others will not.  Therefore, it is vital that you discuss the needs of your cat with the vet.

The one shot that vets will make sure that you give to your cat is a rabies vaccination. This is because rabies can be transmitted to humans and other animals such as dogs. Keeping you cat healthy is important to the cat, your family and other pets that live in the home. By getting your cat vaccinated, you will eliminate the risk of dangerous feline illnesses infecting it. If you do have any concerns about the vaccination process and which vaccinations are, vital for the health of your cat you should discuss them with your vet.