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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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"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 |
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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 |
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"jmcquown" wrote in message ... 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 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. |
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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 |
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"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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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