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Old August 18th 05, 01:08 AM
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I know just to be on the safe side, I have my cats innoculated for all,
since I have a habit of feeding some homeless cats on/off and dont want to
take chances.
"MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote in message
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"Dr.Carla,DVM" wrote in message
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Oh and before I get off my soap box, I forgot, indoor only cats don't
need vaccinations unless they spend time at kennels, etc.
Vaccinations in cats have been shown to cause VASTS (vaccine associated
soft tissue sarcomas) or tumors. Its not clear yet which part of the
vaccines are causing this terrible outcome.
There is a new safer rabies shot for cats, ask your vet about it next
time you go for vaccinations.


My vet agrees that the time can be extended significantly for indoor-only
cats, especially those that have previously had a series of rabies shots.
However, he still stresses distemper shots because it is airborne. Do you
agree?

MaryL