You may not know it, but some vaccines are mandatory for cats. And vaccination also concerns indoor or apartment cats. Follow the leader !
In most cases, a apartment cat does not go outside because he does not have the opportunity to do so. But this sedentary lifestyle does not pose any problem for him. Note that some breeds of cat like indoor life. Unlike outdoor cats, these felines are not confronted with germs and other bacteria. Therefore, a question arises on everyone’s lips: should you vaccinate your indoor cat?
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Two strongly recommended vaccines
The answer is yes ! Admittedly, the vaccination protocols are less strict, but they are strongly recommended to preserve the health of your four-legged friend. From the age of two months, your kitten must receive a vaccine once morest typhus or feline infectious panleukopenia.
This disease – caused by a virus from the parvovirus family – is extremely serious, and can endanger the life of your hairball. Outdoor cats catch it more easily, but the bacteria can be found under the soles of shoes, on clothing or even on everyday objects. Thus, apartment cats can be infected without having put a paw outside.
The vaccine protocol consists of three injections one month apart, specifies the specialized site IllicoVeto. Note that our animal friends must be vaccinated throughout their lives.
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Like typhus, coryza (also known as feline viral rhinotracheitis) is a disease that affects indoor cats. This flu can become dangerous if not treated in time. This is why professionals recommend vaccinating kittens around 9 weeks of age.
Finally, if you want to travel with your cat abroad, the rabies vaccine is mandatory. If in doubt, do not hesitate to seek the advice of a veterinarian.