a very concerned vet

From: MadHatter

if
she is doing fine, why are they so insistent on bringing her in? a
doctor's consultation is $75, which they probably charge every visit,
i have to ask though.

I would ask first, then you can make your decision.

every visit,
i have to ask though. also, i wonder if she actually needs another
deworming (a third one) if i've been giving her albon for 10 days

I don't really know anything about worming meds. I know my cats got something
that started with a P I think when they were at the shelter, but I think it was
only one dose. Maybe you could have her rechecked for the worms before you
give her more medicine. I do know that worming meds can be hard on the immune
system.

does she really need ALL the possible vaccines if she is an indoor
cat.

I think it would be a good idea to read up on the vaccine issue so you can make
an educated decision. Here's a webpage that has lots of links about vaccines:

http://home.earthlink.net/~pawsreflect/vaccinosis.html

Lauren
________
See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe
Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html
http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html
Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm

From: MadHatter

if
she is doing fine, why are they so insistent on bringing her in? a
doctor's consultation is $75, which they probably charge every visit,
i have to ask though.

I would ask first, then you can make your decision.

every visit,
i have to ask though. also, i wonder if she actually needs another
deworming (a third one) if i've been giving her albon for 10 days

I don't really know anything about worming meds. I know my cats got something
that started with a P I think when they were at the shelter, but I think it was
only one dose. Maybe you could have her rechecked for the worms before you
give her more medicine. I do know that worming meds can be hard on the immune
system.

does she really need ALL the possible vaccines if she is an indoor
cat.

I think it would be a good idea to read up on the vaccine issue so you can make
an educated decision. Here's a webpage that has lots of links about vaccines:

http://home.earthlink.net/~pawsreflect/vaccinosis.html

Lauren
________
See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe
Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html
http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html
Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm

From: MadHatter

if
she is doing fine, why are they so insistent on bringing her in? a
doctor's consultation is $75, which they probably charge every visit,
i have to ask though.

I would ask first, then you can make your decision.

every visit,
i have to ask though. also, i wonder if she actually needs another
deworming (a third one) if i've been giving her albon for 10 days

I don't really know anything about worming meds. I know my cats got something
that started with a P I think when they were at the shelter, but I think it was
only one dose. Maybe you could have her rechecked for the worms before you
give her more medicine. I do know that worming meds can be hard on the immune
system.

does she really need ALL the possible vaccines if she is an indoor
cat.

I think it would be a good idea to read up on the vaccine issue so you can make
an educated decision. Here's a webpage that has lots of links about vaccines:

http://home.earthlink.net/~pawsreflect/vaccinosis.html

Lauren
________
See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe
Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html
http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html
Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm

MadHatter wrote:
i have to ask though. also, i wonder if she actually needs another
deworming (a third one) if i've been giving her albon for 10 days and
does she really need ALL the possible vaccines if she is an indoor
cat.

I don't know why she'd need a third deworming, unless they had to give
her something very weak because she's small. Albon is an antibiotic,
AFAIK, so she may have had indications of some other infection going
on, along with the worms.

Rabies vaccine is usually required by law, and covers the possibility
of the cat getting out or an infected animal getting in. She should
have the feline distemper combination vaccine (FVRCP), because the
diseases it covers can be airborne or brought in on you. The rest
of the vaccinations aren't needed for an indoor cat.

--
jamie )

"There's a seeker born every minute."

MadHatter wrote:
i have to ask though. also, i wonder if she actually needs another
deworming (a third one) if i've been giving her albon for 10 days and
does she really need ALL the possible vaccines if she is an indoor
cat.

I don't know why she'd need a third deworming, unless they had to give
her something very weak because she's small. Albon is an antibiotic,
AFAIK, so she may have had indications of some other infection going
on, along with the worms.

Rabies vaccine is usually required by law, and covers the possibility
of the cat getting out or an infected animal getting in. She should
have the feline distemper combination vaccine (FVRCP), because the
diseases it covers can be airborne or brought in on you. The rest
of the vaccinations aren't needed for an indoor cat.

--
jamie )

"There's a seeker born every minute."

MadHatter wrote:
i have to ask though. also, i wonder if she actually needs another
deworming (a third one) if i've been giving her albon for 10 days and
does she really need ALL the possible vaccines if she is an indoor
cat.

I don't know why she'd need a third deworming, unless they had to give
her something very weak because she's small. Albon is an antibiotic,
AFAIK, so she may have had indications of some other infection going
on, along with the worms.

Rabies vaccine is usually required by law, and covers the possibility
of the cat getting out or an infected animal getting in. She should
have the feline distemper combination vaccine (FVRCP), because the
diseases it covers can be airborne or brought in on you. The rest
of the vaccinations aren't needed for an indoor cat.

--
jamie )

"There's a seeker born every minute."

"jamie" wrote in message
...
MadHatter wrote:
i have to ask though. also, i wonder if she actually needs another
deworming (a third one) if i've been giving her albon for 10 days and
does she really need ALL the possible vaccines if she is an indoor
cat.

I don't know why she'd need a third deworming, unless they had to give
her something very weak because she's small. Albon is an antibiotic,
AFAIK, so she may have had indications of some other infection going
on, along with the worms.


The de-wormer we use at the shelter is Strongid, and it is given as a course
of three treatments, once a week for three weeks. Perhaps your vet is using
the same one.

Rabies vaccine is usually required by law, and covers the possibility
of the cat getting out or an infected animal getting in. She should
have the feline distemper combination vaccine (FVRCP), because the
diseases it covers can be airborne or brought in on you. The rest
of the vaccinations aren't needed for an indoor cat.


She would be too young for the rabies vaccine right now, but could have her
first FVCRP.

Personally, I would take her back to the vet as he reccommended. Since
kittens can be so fragile, he is probably erring on the side of caution and
wants to make sure she is fine.


--
-Kelly
kelly at farringtons dot net
Check out www.snittens.com

"jamie" wrote in message
...
MadHatter wrote:
i have to ask though. also, i wonder if she actually needs another
deworming (a third one) if i've been giving her albon for 10 days and
does she really need ALL the possible vaccines if she is an indoor
cat.

I don't know why she'd need a third deworming, unless they had to give
her something very weak because she's small. Albon is an antibiotic,
AFAIK, so she may have had indications of some other infection going
on, along with the worms.


The de-wormer we use at the shelter is Strongid, and it is given as a course
of three treatments, once a week for three weeks. Perhaps your vet is using
the same one.

Rabies vaccine is usually required by law, and covers the possibility
of the cat getting out or an infected animal getting in. She should
have the feline distemper combination vaccine (FVRCP), because the
diseases it covers can be airborne or brought in on you. The rest
of the vaccinations aren't needed for an indoor cat.


She would be too young for the rabies vaccine right now, but could have her
first FVCRP.

Personally, I would take her back to the vet as he reccommended. Since
kittens can be so fragile, he is probably erring on the side of caution and
wants to make sure she is fine.


--
-Kelly
kelly at farringtons dot net
Check out www.snittens.com

"jamie" wrote in message
...
MadHatter wrote:
i have to ask though. also, i wonder if she actually needs another
deworming (a third one) if i've been giving her albon for 10 days and
does she really need ALL the possible vaccines if she is an indoor
cat.

I don't know why she'd need a third deworming, unless they had to give
her something very weak because she's small. Albon is an antibiotic,
AFAIK, so she may have had indications of some other infection going
on, along with the worms.


The de-wormer we use at the shelter is Strongid, and it is given as a course
of three treatments, once a week for three weeks. Perhaps your vet is using
the same one.

Rabies vaccine is usually required by law, and covers the possibility
of the cat getting out or an infected animal getting in. She should
have the feline distemper combination vaccine (FVRCP), because the
diseases it covers can be airborne or brought in on you. The rest
of the vaccinations aren't needed for an indoor cat.


She would be too young for the rabies vaccine right now, but could have her
first FVCRP.

Personally, I would take her back to the vet as he reccommended. Since
kittens can be so fragile, he is probably erring on the side of caution and
wants to make sure she is fine.


--
-Kelly
kelly at farringtons dot net
Check out www.snittens.com

albon doesn't take care of worms. It does help control coccidia and help
with intestinal disturbances.

If the doctor cared enough to call to see how she was doing, I would call
her and ask what the visit will actually entail and if there will be a fee
involved.

"MadHatter" wrote in message
news
after i took my Shaina to the vet, i called them a couple of times
with questions. they recommended to bring her in for a follow up
deworming in three weeks and for the rest of her vaccines. yesterday,
the vet called asking how she was doing and left a message. today she
called and i told her that my kitty is now healthy and is all lively
and playful, which she was happy with, but she suggested bringing her
in next tuesday for a follow up. now that seems excessive. there's
nothing wrong with Shaina and she is not due for boosters until next
month and even her second deworming is not due until two weeks. if
she is doing fine, why are they so insistent on bringing her in? a
doctor's consultation is $75, which they probably charge every visit,
i have to ask though. also, i wonder if she actually needs another
deworming (a third one) if i've been giving her albon for 10 days and
does she really need ALL the possible vaccines if she is an indoor
cat.

-L