Indoor-only cats
 

Does everybody who has indoor-only cats still get them all their shots?

I just got a card saying that Koala will be due for an FVRC-P shot next
month. Neither of my cats even shows an interest in going outside, and
nobody ever brings animals here.

Koala has finally gotten to the point where he trusts me. I'd hate to
destroy that trust by catching him, sticking him in a carrier, and
taking him to the vet. Not only that, I'm not at all sure I could do
it. I'm closer to my 80th birthday than my 79th, and he's very strong.
He also has sharp claws, because I can't cut them. He will sit on my
lap, and he now loves to have me pet him, but I can't pick him up or
hold onto him.

Suggestions?

Joy

Indoor-only cats
 

On 6/18/2015 7:52 PM, Joy wrote:
Does everybody who has indoor-only cats still get them all their shots?

I just got a card saying that Koala will be due for an FVRC-P shot next
month. Neither of my cats even shows an interest in going outside, and
nobody ever brings animals here.

Koala has finally gotten to the point where he trusts me. I'd hate to
destroy that trust by catching him, sticking him in a carrier, and
taking him to the vet. Not only that, I'm not at all sure I could do
it. I'm closer to my 80th birthday than my 79th, and he's very strong.
He also has sharp claws, because I can't cut them. He will sit on my
lap, and he now loves to have me pet him, but I can't pick him up or
hold onto him.

Suggestions?

Joy

I just adopted Buffy so I have no idea about her shot/vet records. I
plan to take her to the vet in the next month just for a general
check-up. But I won't be getting her vaccinated.

I really don't think vaccinations are necessary for cats that are not
exposed to any sort of outdoor or unfamiliar pets/animals. Of course
I'm not a vet, this is purely opinion.

I do know Persia's vet didn't insist on shots in the last few years of
her life. Some shots are mandated, depends on the State. Rabies shots
are required here in SC. But again, Persia's vet never insisted upon it
until she had to be boarded. She knew Persia was an indoor cat and
wasn't going to be exposed. It will be the same situation with Buffy.

Have a talk with the vet. Explain the situation. Is there any way they
could come to you if they absolutely have to?

Jill

Indoor-only cats
 

On Thu, 18 Jun 2015 21:13:29 -0400, jmcquown
wrote:

On 6/18/2015 7:52 PM, Joy wrote:
Does everybody who has indoor-only cats still get them all their shots?

I just got a card saying that Koala will be due for an FVRC-P shot next
month. Neither of my cats even shows an interest in going outside, and
nobody ever brings animals here.

Koala has finally gotten to the point where he trusts me. I'd hate to
destroy that trust by catching him, sticking him in a carrier, and
taking him to the vet. Not only that, I'm not at all sure I could do
it. I'm closer to my 80th birthday than my 79th, and he's very strong.
He also has sharp claws, because I can't cut them. He will sit on my
lap, and he now loves to have me pet him, but I can't pick him up or
hold onto him.

Suggestions?

Joy

I just adopted Buffy so I have no idea about her shot/vet records. I
plan to take her to the vet in the next month just for a general
check-up. But I won't be getting her vaccinated.

I really don't think vaccinations are necessary for cats that are not
exposed to any sort of outdoor or unfamiliar pets/animals. Of course
I'm not a vet, this is purely opinion.

I do know Persia's vet didn't insist on shots in the last few years of
her life. Some shots are mandated, depends on the State. Rabies shots
are required here in SC. But again, Persia's vet never insisted upon it
until she had to be boarded. She knew Persia was an indoor cat and
wasn't going to be exposed. It will be the same situation with Buffy.

Have a talk with the vet. Explain the situation. Is there any way they
could come to you if they absolutely have to?

Jill

The vet I go to for mine just gives rabies and distemper if indoor
only. The wife's vet gives hers every shot she can it seems even
though they are strictly indoors.

Indoor-only cats
 

"Larry Stark" wrote in message
...
On Thu, 18 Jun 2015 21:13:29 -0400, jmcquown
wrote:

On 6/18/2015 7:52 PM, Joy wrote:
Does everybody who has indoor-only cats still get them all their shots?

I just got a card saying that Koala will be due for an FVRC-P shot next
month. Neither of my cats even shows an interest in going outside, and
nobody ever brings animals here.

Koala has finally gotten to the point where he trusts me. I'd hate to
destroy that trust by catching him, sticking him in a carrier, and
taking him to the vet. Not only that, I'm not at all sure I could do
it. I'm closer to my 80th birthday than my 79th, and he's very strong.
He also has sharp claws, because I can't cut them. He will sit on my
lap, and he now loves to have me pet him, but I can't pick him up or
hold onto him.

Suggestions?

Joy

I just adopted Buffy so I have no idea about her shot/vet records. I
plan to take her to the vet in the next month just for a general
check-up. But I won't be getting her vaccinated.

I really don't think vaccinations are necessary for cats that are not
exposed to any sort of outdoor or unfamiliar pets/animals. Of course
I'm not a vet, this is purely opinion.

I do know Persia's vet didn't insist on shots in the last few years of
her life. Some shots are mandated, depends on the State. Rabies shots
are required here in SC. But again, Persia's vet never insisted upon it
until she had to be boarded. She knew Persia was an indoor cat and
wasn't going to be exposed. It will be the same situation with Buffy.

Have a talk with the vet. Explain the situation. Is there any way they
could come to you if they absolutely have to?

Jill

The vet I go to for mine just gives rabies and distemper if indoor
only. The wife's vet gives hers every shot she can it seems even
though they are strictly indoors.



Our vet does the same (rabies and distemper only). Both our cats are indoor
only. When I asked him about anti-flea meds, he told me he sells it to
people who insist, but that I'd be wasting my money.

Jay

Indoor-only cats
 

On 6/19/2015 11:36 AM, JJ wrote:
"Larry Stark" wrote in message
...
On Thu, 18 Jun 2015 21:13:29 -0400, jmcquown
wrote:

On 6/18/2015 7:52 PM, Joy wrote:
Does everybody who has indoor-only cats still get them all their shots?

I just got a card saying that Koala will be due for an FVRC-P shot next
month. Neither of my cats even shows an interest in going outside, and
nobody ever brings animals here.

Koala has finally gotten to the point where he trusts me. I'd hate to
destroy that trust by catching him, sticking him in a carrier, and
taking him to the vet. Not only that, I'm not at all sure I could do
it. I'm closer to my 80th birthday than my 79th, and he's very strong.
He also has sharp claws, because I can't cut them. He will sit on my
lap, and he now loves to have me pet him, but I can't pick him up or
hold onto him.

Suggestions?

Joy

I just adopted Buffy so I have no idea about her shot/vet records. I
plan to take her to the vet in the next month just for a general
check-up. But I won't be getting her vaccinated.

I really don't think vaccinations are necessary for cats that are not
exposed to any sort of outdoor or unfamiliar pets/animals. Of course
I'm not a vet, this is purely opinion.

I do know Persia's vet didn't insist on shots in the last few years of
her life. Some shots are mandated, depends on the State. Rabies shots
are required here in SC. But again, Persia's vet never insisted upon it
until she had to be boarded. She knew Persia was an indoor cat and
wasn't going to be exposed. It will be the same situation with Buffy.

Have a talk with the vet. Explain the situation. Is there any way they
could come to you if they absolutely have to?

Jill

The vet I go to for mine just gives rabies and distemper if indoor
only. The wife's vet gives hers every shot she can it seems even
though they are strictly indoors.



Our vet does the same (rabies and distemper only). Both our cats are indoor
only. When I asked him about anti-flea meds, he told me he sells it to
people who insist, but that I'd be wasting my money.

Jay

I agree with that assessment. Unless you somehow track fleas in on your
clothing there is no reason to treat indoor cats for fleas. Waste of money.

Jill

Indoor-only cats
 

On 6/19/2015 6:32 AM, Larry Stark wrote:
On Thu, 18 Jun 2015 21:13:29 -0400, jmcquown
wrote:

On 6/18/2015 7:52 PM, Joy wrote:
Does everybody who has indoor-only cats still get them all their shots?

I just got a card saying that Koala will be due for an FVRC-P shot next
month. Neither of my cats even shows an interest in going outside, and
nobody ever brings animals here.

Koala has finally gotten to the point where he trusts me. I'd hate to
destroy that trust by catching him, sticking him in a carrier, and
taking him to the vet. Not only that, I'm not at all sure I could do
it. I'm closer to my 80th birthday than my 79th, and he's very strong.
He also has sharp claws, because I can't cut them. He will sit on my
lap, and he now loves to have me pet him, but I can't pick him up or
hold onto him.

Suggestions?

Joy

I just adopted Buffy so I have no idea about her shot/vet records. I
plan to take her to the vet in the next month just for a general
check-up. But I won't be getting her vaccinated.

I really don't think vaccinations are necessary for cats that are not
exposed to any sort of outdoor or unfamiliar pets/animals. Of course
I'm not a vet, this is purely opinion.

I do know Persia's vet didn't insist on shots in the last few years of
her life. Some shots are mandated, depends on the State. Rabies shots
are required here in SC. But again, Persia's vet never insisted upon it
until she had to be boarded. She knew Persia was an indoor cat and
wasn't going to be exposed. It will be the same situation with Buffy.

Have a talk with the vet. Explain the situation. Is there any way they
could come to you if they absolutely have to?

Jill

The vet I go to for mine just gives rabies and distemper if indoor
only. The wife's vet gives hers every shot she can it seems even
though they are strictly indoors.

Thanks to both of you for your input. (For some reason, I didn't see
Jill's original post.) My vet is like your wife's vet. I'm glad to
know there are vets who don't insist on all the shots for indoor only cats.

Joy

Indoor-only cats
 

On 6/19/2015 8:36 AM, JJ wrote:
"Larry Stark" wrote in message
...
On Thu, 18 Jun 2015 21:13:29 -0400, jmcquown
wrote:

On 6/18/2015 7:52 PM, Joy wrote:
Does everybody who has indoor-only cats still get them all their shots?

I just got a card saying that Koala will be due for an FVRC-P shot next
month. Neither of my cats even shows an interest in going outside, and
nobody ever brings animals here.

Koala has finally gotten to the point where he trusts me. I'd hate to
destroy that trust by catching him, sticking him in a carrier, and
taking him to the vet. Not only that, I'm not at all sure I could do
it. I'm closer to my 80th birthday than my 79th, and he's very strong.
He also has sharp claws, because I can't cut them. He will sit on my
lap, and he now loves to have me pet him, but I can't pick him up or
hold onto him.

Suggestions?

Joy

I just adopted Buffy so I have no idea about her shot/vet records. I
plan to take her to the vet in the next month just for a general
check-up. But I won't be getting her vaccinated.

I really don't think vaccinations are necessary for cats that are not
exposed to any sort of outdoor or unfamiliar pets/animals. Of course
I'm not a vet, this is purely opinion.

I do know Persia's vet didn't insist on shots in the last few years of
her life. Some shots are mandated, depends on the State. Rabies shots
are required here in SC. But again, Persia's vet never insisted upon it
until she had to be boarded. She knew Persia was an indoor cat and
wasn't going to be exposed. It will be the same situation with Buffy.

Have a talk with the vet. Explain the situation. Is there any way they
could come to you if they absolutely have to?

Jill

The vet I go to for mine just gives rabies and distemper if indoor
only. The wife's vet gives hers every shot she can it seems even
though they are strictly indoors.



Our vet does the same (rabies and distemper only). Both our cats are indoor
only. When I asked him about anti-flea meds, he told me he sells it to
people who insist, but that I'd be wasting my money.

Jay

I like your vet. Mine has a flea phobia, so she pushes the flea meds.

Joy

Indoor-only cats
 

"Joy" wrote in message
...
On 6/19/2015 8:36 AM, JJ wrote:
"Larry Stark" wrote in message
...
On Thu, 18 Jun 2015 21:13:29 -0400, jmcquown
wrote:

On 6/18/2015 7:52 PM, Joy wrote:
Does everybody who has indoor-only cats still get them all their
shots?

I just got a card saying that Koala will be due for an FVRC-P shot
next
month. Neither of my cats even shows an interest in going outside,
and
nobody ever brings animals here.

Koala has finally gotten to the point where he trusts me. I'd hate to
destroy that trust by catching him, sticking him in a carrier, and
taking him to the vet. Not only that, I'm not at all sure I could do
it. I'm closer to my 80th birthday than my 79th, and he's very
strong.
He also has sharp claws, because I can't cut them. He will sit on
my
lap, and he now loves to have me pet him, but I can't pick him up or
hold onto him.

Suggestions?

Joy

I just adopted Buffy so I have no idea about her shot/vet records. I
plan to take her to the vet in the next month just for a general
check-up. But I won't be getting her vaccinated.

I really don't think vaccinations are necessary for cats that are not
exposed to any sort of outdoor or unfamiliar pets/animals. Of course
I'm not a vet, this is purely opinion.

I do know Persia's vet didn't insist on shots in the last few years of
her life. Some shots are mandated, depends on the State. Rabies shots
are required here in SC. But again, Persia's vet never insisted upon
it
until she had to be boarded. She knew Persia was an indoor cat and
wasn't going to be exposed. It will be the same situation with Buffy.

Have a talk with the vet. Explain the situation. Is there any way
they
could come to you if they absolutely have to?

Jill

The vet I go to for mine just gives rabies and distemper if indoor
only. The wife's vet gives hers every shot she can it seems even
though they are strictly indoors.



Our vet does the same (rabies and distemper only). Both our cats are
indoor
only. When I asked him about anti-flea meds, he told me he sells it to
people who insist, but that I'd be wasting my money.

Jay

I like your vet. Mine has a flea phobia, so she pushes the flea meds.

Joy


My vet told me he might think differently if we lived in Florida, which is
very hot and humid. But living in NJ, he says, and indoor cats yet, how are
they going to get fleas?

Jay

Indoor-only cats
 

On 6/19/2015 12:24 PM, JJ wrote:
"Joy" wrote in message
...
On 6/19/2015 8:36 AM, JJ wrote:
"Larry Stark" wrote in message
...
On Thu, 18 Jun 2015 21:13:29 -0400, jmcquown
wrote:

On 6/18/2015 7:52 PM, Joy wrote:
Does everybody who has indoor-only cats still get them all their
shots?

I just got a card saying that Koala will be due for an FVRC-P shot
next
month. Neither of my cats even shows an interest in going outside,
and
nobody ever brings animals here.

Koala has finally gotten to the point where he trusts me. I'd hate to
destroy that trust by catching him, sticking him in a carrier, and
taking him to the vet. Not only that, I'm not at all sure I could do
it. I'm closer to my 80th birthday than my 79th, and he's very
strong.
He also has sharp claws, because I can't cut them. He will sit on
my
lap, and he now loves to have me pet him, but I can't pick him up or
hold onto him.

Suggestions?

Joy

I just adopted Buffy so I have no idea about her shot/vet records. I
plan to take her to the vet in the next month just for a general
check-up. But I won't be getting her vaccinated.

I really don't think vaccinations are necessary for cats that are not
exposed to any sort of outdoor or unfamiliar pets/animals. Of course
I'm not a vet, this is purely opinion.

I do know Persia's vet didn't insist on shots in the last few years of
her life. Some shots are mandated, depends on the State. Rabies shots
are required here in SC. But again, Persia's vet never insisted upon
it
until she had to be boarded. She knew Persia was an indoor cat and
wasn't going to be exposed. It will be the same situation with Buffy.

Have a talk with the vet. Explain the situation. Is there any way
they
could come to you if they absolutely have to?

Jill

The vet I go to for mine just gives rabies and distemper if indoor
only. The wife's vet gives hers every shot she can it seems even
though they are strictly indoors.



Our vet does the same (rabies and distemper only). Both our cats are
indoor
only. When I asked him about anti-flea meds, he told me he sells it to
people who insist, but that I'd be wasting my money.

Jay

I like your vet. Mine has a flea phobia, so she pushes the flea meds.

Joy


My vet told me he might think differently if we lived in Florida, which is
very hot and humid. But living in NJ, he says, and indoor cats yet, how are
they going to get fleas?

Jay

Exactly. I'm in Southern California. I used to have to take my
indoor-outdoor cats for a flea bath while I had the house exterminated
about once a year. Then Frontline and Advantage came along, and I
didn't have to do that any more. Now I have indoor only cats, I don't
even need the Frontline or whatever.

Joy

Indoor-only cats
 

Joy wrote:
Does everybody who has indoor-only cats still get them all their shots?

I just got a card saying that Koala will be due for an FVRC-P shot next
month. Neither of my cats even shows an interest in going outside, and
nobody ever brings animals here.

The retirement residence where I live REQUIRES vaccinations, even though
the terms of our residence include that we keep them indoors. (Even
indoors, you've no guarantee your home is 100% flea-proof, and some
diseases are carried by mosquitoes, too.)


Koala has finally gotten to the point where he trusts me. I'd hate to
destroy that trust by catching him, sticking him in a carrier, and
taking him to the vet. Not only that, I'm not at all sure I could do
it. I'm closer to my 80th birthday than my 79th, and he's very strong.
He also has sharp claws, because I can't cut them. He will sit on my
lap, and he now loves to have me pet him, but I can't pick him up or
hold onto him.

Suggestions?

Does your vet make house-calls? Mine does, although it's expensive.
(There are usually two of them, so they can manage an unwilling cat.)
Since I had to give up driving, I have no transportation, so I don't
know what I'd do if they did not.

Indoor-only cats
 

On 6/19/2015 12:01 PM, Joy wrote:
On 6/19/2015 6:32 AM, Larry Stark wrote:
On Thu, 18 Jun 2015 21:13:29 -0400, jmcquown
wrote:

On 6/18/2015 7:52 PM, Joy wrote:
Does everybody who has indoor-only cats still get them all their shots?

I just got a card saying that Koala will be due for an FVRC-P shot next
month. Neither of my cats even shows an interest in going outside, and
nobody ever brings animals here.

Koala has finally gotten to the point where he trusts me. I'd hate to
destroy that trust by catching him, sticking him in a carrier, and
taking him to the vet. Not only that, I'm not at all sure I could do
it. I'm closer to my 80th birthday than my 79th, and he's very strong.
He also has sharp claws, because I can't cut them. He will sit
on my
lap, and he now loves to have me pet him, but I can't pick him up or
hold onto him.

Suggestions?

Joy

I just adopted Buffy so I have no idea about her shot/vet records. I
plan to take her to the vet in the next month just for a general
check-up. But I won't be getting her vaccinated.

I really don't think vaccinations are necessary for cats that are not
exposed to any sort of outdoor or unfamiliar pets/animals. Of course
I'm not a vet, this is purely opinion.

I do know Persia's vet didn't insist on shots in the last few years of
her life. Some shots are mandated, depends on the State. Rabies shots
are required here in SC. But again, Persia's vet never insisted upon it
until she had to be boarded. She knew Persia was an indoor cat and
wasn't going to be exposed. It will be the same situation with Buffy.

Have a talk with the vet. Explain the situation. Is there any way they
could come to you if they absolutely have to?

Jill

The vet I go to for mine just gives rabies and distemper if indoor
only. The wife's vet gives hers every shot she can it seems even
though they are strictly indoors.

Thanks to both of you for your input. (For some reason, I didn't see
Jill's original post.) My vet is like your wife's vet. I'm glad to
know there are vets who don't insist on all the shots for indoor only cats.

Joy

We were in just yesterday.
Before giving shot the clinic insisted that I would need a vet check-up
to see if Pet2nya was healthy enough for the Rabies and distemper shots.
Next year, I'll wait till her yearly appointment and do any necessary,
or check what's due and when due first.

She had been seen in January for bloodwork on Radio -Cat experience for
Thyroid. Once a year should be enough!

Sylvia M

Indoor-only cats
 

On 6/19/2015 3:04 PM, EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque) wrote:


Joy wrote:
Does everybody who has indoor-only cats still get them all their shots?

I just got a card saying that Koala will be due for an FVRC-P shot
next month. Neither of my cats even shows an interest in going
outside, and nobody ever brings animals here.

The retirement residence where I live REQUIRES vaccinations, even though
the terms of our residence include that we keep them indoors. (Even
indoors, you've no guarantee your home is 100% flea-proof, and some
diseases are carried by mosquitoes, too.)


Koala has finally gotten to the point where he trusts me. I'd hate to
destroy that trust by catching him, sticking him in a carrier, and
taking him to the vet. Not only that, I'm not at all sure I could do
it. I'm closer to my 80th birthday than my 79th, and he's very
strong. He also has sharp claws, because I can't cut them. He will
sit on my lap, and he now loves to have me pet him, but I can't pick
him up or hold onto him.

Suggestions?

Does your vet make house-calls? Mine does, although it's expensive.
(There are usually two of them, so they can manage an unwilling cat.)
Since I had to give up driving, I have no transportation, so I don't
know what I'd do if they did not.

The only house calls she makes are for euthanasia.

Indoor-only cats
 

On 6/19/2015 3:01 PM, Joy wrote:
On 6/19/2015 6:32 AM, Larry Stark wrote:
On Thu, 18 Jun 2015 21:13:29 -0400, jmcquown
wrote:

On 6/18/2015 7:52 PM, Joy wrote:
Does everybody who has indoor-only cats still get them all their shots?

I just got a card saying that Koala will be due for an FVRC-P shot next
month. Neither of my cats even shows an interest in going outside, and
nobody ever brings animals here.

Koala has finally gotten to the point where he trusts me. I'd hate to
destroy that trust by catching him, sticking him in a carrier, and
taking him to the vet. Not only that, I'm not at all sure I could do
it. I'm closer to my 80th birthday than my 79th, and he's very strong.
He also has sharp claws, because I can't cut them. He will sit
on my
lap, and he now loves to have me pet him, but I can't pick him up or
hold onto him.

Suggestions?

Joy

I just adopted Buffy so I have no idea about her shot/vet records. I
plan to take her to the vet in the next month just for a general
check-up. But I won't be getting her vaccinated.

I really don't think vaccinations are necessary for cats that are not
exposed to any sort of outdoor or unfamiliar pets/animals. Of course
I'm not a vet, this is purely opinion.

I do know Persia's vet didn't insist on shots in the last few years of
her life. Some shots are mandated, depends on the State. Rabies shots
are required here in SC. But again, Persia's vet never insisted upon it
until she had to be boarded. She knew Persia was an indoor cat and
wasn't going to be exposed. It will be the same situation with Buffy.

Have a talk with the vet. Explain the situation. Is there any way they
could come to you if they absolutely have to?

Jill

The vet I go to for mine just gives rabies and distemper if indoor
only. The wife's vet gives hers every shot she can it seems even
though they are strictly indoors.

Thanks to both of you for your input. (For some reason, I didn't see
Jill's original post.) My vet is like your wife's vet. I'm glad to
know there are vets who don't insist on all the shots for indoor only cats.

Joy


I would simply have a conversation with your vet. I tried to look up
the info for vaccine requirements but Southern California is a very big
place. :) I suppose it depends on whether or not they're very strict
about checking on such things. Somehow I can't see them going door to
door demanding proof your cat has been vaccinated. If the vet is
willing to forgo it I wouldn't worry about it too much. Koala is
otherwise healthy, right?

Jill

Indoor-only cats
 

On Fri, 19 Jun 2015 11:36:35 -0400, "JJ" wrote:

"Larry Stark" wrote in message
.. .
On Thu, 18 Jun 2015 21:13:29 -0400, jmcquown
wrote:

On 6/18/2015 7:52 PM, Joy wrote:
Does everybody who has indoor-only cats still get them all their shots?

I just got a card saying that Koala will be due for an FVRC-P shot next
month. Neither of my cats even shows an interest in going outside, and
nobody ever brings animals here.

Koala has finally gotten to the point where he trusts me. I'd hate to
destroy that trust by catching him, sticking him in a carrier, and
taking him to the vet. Not only that, I'm not at all sure I could do
it. I'm closer to my 80th birthday than my 79th, and he's very strong.
He also has sharp claws, because I can't cut them. He will sit on my
lap, and he now loves to have me pet him, but I can't pick him up or
hold onto him.

Suggestions?

Joy

I just adopted Buffy so I have no idea about her shot/vet records. I
plan to take her to the vet in the next month just for a general
check-up. But I won't be getting her vaccinated.

I really don't think vaccinations are necessary for cats that are not
exposed to any sort of outdoor or unfamiliar pets/animals. Of course
I'm not a vet, this is purely opinion.

I do know Persia's vet didn't insist on shots in the last few years of
her life. Some shots are mandated, depends on the State. Rabies shots
are required here in SC. But again, Persia's vet never insisted upon it
until she had to be boarded. She knew Persia was an indoor cat and
wasn't going to be exposed. It will be the same situation with Buffy.

Have a talk with the vet. Explain the situation. Is there any way they
could come to you if they absolutely have to?

Jill

The vet I go to for mine just gives rabies and distemper if indoor
only. The wife's vet gives hers every shot she can it seems even
though they are strictly indoors.



Our vet does the same (rabies and distemper only). Both our cats are indoor
only. When I asked him about anti-flea meds, he told me he sells it to
people who insist, but that I'd be wasting my money.

Jay


I usually use flea stuff because where I work with strays all it takes
is for me to carry a couple home and then it is too late.

Indoor-only cats
 

On 6/20/2015 11:26 AM, Larry Stark wrote:
On Fri, 19 Jun 2015 11:36:35 -0400, "JJ" wrote:

"Larry Stark" wrote in message
...
On Thu, 18 Jun 2015 21:13:29 -0400, jmcquown
wrote:

On 6/18/2015 7:52 PM, Joy wrote:
Does everybody who has indoor-only cats still get them all their shots?

I just got a card saying that Koala will be due for an FVRC-P shot next
month. Neither of my cats even shows an interest in going outside, and
nobody ever brings animals here.

Koala has finally gotten to the point where he trusts me. I'd hate to
destroy that trust by catching him, sticking him in a carrier, and
taking him to the vet. Not only that, I'm not at all sure I could do
it. I'm closer to my 80th birthday than my 79th, and he's very strong.
He also has sharp claws, because I can't cut them. He will sit on my
lap, and he now loves to have me pet him, but I can't pick him up or
hold onto him.

Suggestions?

Joy

I just adopted Buffy so I have no idea about her shot/vet records. I
plan to take her to the vet in the next month just for a general
check-up. But I won't be getting her vaccinated.

I really don't think vaccinations are necessary for cats that are not
exposed to any sort of outdoor or unfamiliar pets/animals. Of course
I'm not a vet, this is purely opinion.

I do know Persia's vet didn't insist on shots in the last few years of
her life. Some shots are mandated, depends on the State. Rabies shots
are required here in SC. But again, Persia's vet never insisted upon it
until she had to be boarded. She knew Persia was an indoor cat and
wasn't going to be exposed. It will be the same situation with Buffy.

Have a talk with the vet. Explain the situation. Is there any way they
could come to you if they absolutely have to?

Jill

The vet I go to for mine just gives rabies and distemper if indoor
only. The wife's vet gives hers every shot she can it seems even
though they are strictly indoors.



Our vet does the same (rabies and distemper only). Both our cats are indoor
only. When I asked him about anti-flea meds, he told me he sells it to
people who insist, but that I'd be wasting my money.

Jay


I usually use flea stuff because where I work with strays all it takes
is for me to carry a couple home and then it is too late.

That makes sense.

Indoor-only cats
 

"Joy" wrote in message
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Does everybody who has indoor-only cats still get them all their shots?

I just got a card saying that Koala will be due for an FVRC-P shot next
month. Neither of my cats even shows an interest in going outside, and
nobody ever brings animals here.

Koala has finally gotten to the point where he trusts me. I'd hate to
destroy that trust by catching him, sticking him in a carrier, and taking
him to the vet. Not only that, I'm not at all sure I could do it. I'm
closer to my 80th birthday than my 79th, and he's very strong. He also has
sharp claws, because I can't cut them. He will sit on my lap, and he now
loves to have me pet him, but I can't pick him up or hold onto him.

Suggestions?

Joy

If he is indoor only,I might not bother with shots. Boyfie and Tigger go
out and it will be soon that they go again for their jabs together. In
individual boxes in the same car,and they both sing wowling music on the
way there. They've never met each other even at the vet's surgery. Boyfie
get his injections and is put back in his box. Tigger gets out of his box
and has his injectiions and is back in his box but they still moan all the
way there and back so they know each other each other slightly/

Indoor-only cats
 

"jmcquown" wrote in message
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On 6/19/2015 11:36 AM, JJ wrote:
"Larry Stark" wrote in message
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On Thu, 18 Jun 2015 21:13:29 -0400, jmcquown
wrote:

On 6/18/2015 7:52 PM, Joy wrote:
Does everybody who has indoor-only cats still get them all their
shots?

I just got a card saying that Koala will be due for an FVRC-P shot
next
month. Neither of my cats even shows an interest in going outside,
and
nobody ever brings animals here.

Koala has finally gotten to the point where he trusts me. I'd hate to
destroy that trust by catching him, sticking him in a carrier, and
taking him to the vet. Not only that, I'm not at all sure I could do
it. I'm closer to my 80th birthday than my 79th, and he's very
strong.
He also has sharp claws, because I can't cut them. He will sit on
my
lap, and he now loves to have me pet him, but I can't pick him up or
hold onto him.

Suggestions?

Joy

I just adopted Buffy so I have no idea about her shot/vet records. I
plan to take her to the vet in the next month just for a general
check-up. But I won't be getting her vaccinated.

I really don't think vaccinations are necessary for cats that are not
exposed to any sort of outdoor or unfamiliar pets/animals. Of course
I'm not a vet, this is purely opinion.

I do know Persia's vet didn't insist on shots in the last few years of
her life. Some shots are mandated, depends on the State. Rabies shots
are required here in SC. But again, Persia's vet never insisted upon
it
until she had to be boarded. She knew Persia was an indoor cat and
wasn't going to be exposed. It will be the same situation with Buffy.

Have a talk with the vet. Explain the situation. Is there any way
they
could come to you if they absolutely have to?

Jill

The vet I go to for mine just gives rabies and distemper if indoor
only. The wife's vet gives hers every shot she can it seems even
though they are strictly indoors.



Our vet does the same (rabies and distemper only). Both our cats are
indoor
only. When I asked him about anti-flea meds, he told me he sells it to
people who insist, but that I'd be wasting my money.

Jay

I agree with that assessment. Unless you somehow track fleas in on your
clothing there is no reason to treat indoor cats for fleas. Waste of
money.

Jill

I disagree. I brought a flea in once on my clothing from Claire's house.
Fortunately it jumped off me into the sink when I washing and drowned.
Boyfie never has fleas - our house is too cold to support them, but I do
treat him with Stronghold. Every time we do the vet run, Tigger is combed
for evidence of fleas and it's always positive. Boyfie is combed and it's
always negative.
They both get their shots yearly "nasty feline things that you can get if
you go out" but if they were inside only I probably wouldn't bother.

Indoor-only cats
 

"Joy" wrote in message
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while I had the house exterminated
about once a year. Then Frontline and Advantage came along, and I didn't
have to do that any more. Now I have indoor only cats, I don't even need
the Frontline or whatever.

Joy

Don't be so sure. I picked up a flea when I went to Claires house.
Fortunately it drowned itself when I was washing myself. It jumped into the
water.
Suicide. No fleas can survive my house during the winter so he must have
heard about that.
None of my dogs/cats ever had fleas. Claire has a continual problem with
Maisie (dog) and Tigger (cat) they have fleas all the time.
Tigger & Boyfie will go to the vets soon for their injections. They will be
swept for evidence of fleas. Tigger always fails and Boyfie doesn't. Not
sure why. Unless it's because Tiggers house is always hot.

Indoor-only cats
 

On 7/9/2015 2:29 PM, Christina Websell wrote:
"Joy" wrote in message
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while I had the house exterminated
about once a year. Then Frontline and Advantage came along, and I didn't
have to do that any more. Now I have indoor only cats, I don't even need
the Frontline or whatever.

Joy

Don't be so sure. I picked up a flea when I went to Claires house.
Fortunately it drowned itself when I was washing myself. It jumped into the
water.
Suicide. No fleas can survive my house during the winter so he must have
heard about that.
None of my dogs/cats ever had fleas. Claire has a continual problem with
Maisie (dog) and Tigger (cat) they have fleas all the time.
Tigger & Boyfie will go to the vets soon for their injections. They will be
swept for evidence of fleas. Tigger always fails and Boyfie doesn't. Not
sure why. Unless it's because Tiggers house is always hot.

So far, so good. If there are ever any signs of fleas, I'll get one of
those. Fleas love me, so when my cats have them, I know it.