The goal of vaccinating your adult cat is to prevent as many diseases as possible.
What vaccines are even available for your adult cat?
There are lots of vaccines available, but not all cats need to be vaccinated for all diseases all the time. There are two general groupings of vaccinations;
- Those against so called “core” diseases
- Those against “non-core” diseases
According to the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP), the core vaccines (those that are recommended for ALL cats) are feline panleukopenia virus (FPV), feline herpesvirus-1 (FHV-1), and feline calicivirus (FCV) as well as Rabies.
There are a number of non-core feline vaccines available, but most are not widely recommended. The non-core vaccine most often recommended is feline feline leukemia virus (FeLV), especially for kittens and cats under one year of age who are most susceptible. Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV)1 vaccination is more common outside North America. and in some cases
How do you know which non-core vaccines are appropriate for your cat?
Vaccines recommended may vary; your cat’s age and general health need to be considered.
You need to talk to your veterinarian. He knows you and your cat. That makes your veterinarian the best source of individualized advice on this subject. The two of you will need to determine the likelihood of your cat being exposed to the non-core illness listed above and weigh those risks against any side effects associated with the vaccines themselves. Your discussion should include a number of topics, but probably the most important is whether your cat is truly an “indoor cat” or spends any time out of doors, where other cats are a concern.
Once is not enough for vaccinations
Whatever vaccinations you decide on with your veterinarian, revaccination is needed from time to time to keep your cat’s immunity high. Different vaccines (even different versions of one type of vaccine) require different re-vaccination/booster schedules. Your cat’s health and lifestyle will change over time. That means that at every annual exam appointment with your veterinarian, you should revisit your cat’s risk assessment and tailor ongoing vaccination recommendations accordingly. This will assure you that your cat remains appropriately vaccinated throughout life.
Do vaccinations have risks?
As with any medical procedure there are some risks associated with vaccines. Those risks minor, transient effects to serious adverse effects:
- Regional lymphadenomegaly
- Hair loss or color change at the injection site
- Respiratory disease
Allergic (hypersensitivity) and immune-mediated reactions may include:
- Failure to immunize fully
- Tumorigenesis (vaccine-associated sarcoma or other tumors)
If you have any questions or concerns, you should always visit or call your veterinarian -- they are your best resource to ensure the health and well-being of your pets.
Lengo la chanjo ya paka wako mzima ni kuzuia magonjwa mengi iwezekanavyo. Ni chanjo gani zinazopatikana kwa paka wako mzima? Kuna chanjo nyingi zinazopatikana, lakini sio paka wote wanahitaji chanjo kwa magonjwa yote wakati wote. "Kulingana na Shirika la Marekani la Wataalamu wa Feline (AAFP), chanjo za msingi (zile zinazopendekezwa kwa paka wote) ni ""feline panleukopenia virus"" (FPV), ""feline herpesvirus-1"" (FHV-1), na ""feline calicivirus"" (FCV) pamoja na ""Rabies.""" Kuna idadi ya chanjo zisizo za msingi za paka zinazopatikana, lakini nyingi hazipendekezi sana. Chanjo ya msingi ya kawaida ya chanjo ya virusi vya leukemia ya paka (FLV) ni virusi vya leukemia ya paka (FLV) na virusi vya leukemia ya paka (FLV) kwa watoto wadogo na paka chini ya umri wa mwaka mmoja. Virusi vya Feline Immunodeficiency (FIV) 1 ni moja ya chanjo za kawaida zaidi nchini Marekani. Kwa nini ni muhimu kujua ni chanjo gani za msingi zinazofaa kwa paka wako? Chanjo zinazopendekezwa zinaweza kutofautiana; umri wa paka wako na afya ya jumla zinahitaji kuzingatiwa. Unahitaji kuzungumza na daktari wako wa mifugo. Yeye anakujua wewe na paka wako. Kwa hiyo, daktari wako wa mifugo ndiye mwenye hekima zaidi katika kutoa ushauri wa kibinafsi kuhusu jambo hilo. Kwa hivyo, unahitaji kuamua uwezekano wa paka wako kuambukizwa ugonjwa wa msingi ulioorodheshwa hapo juu na kupima hatari hizo dhidi ya athari zozote za upande zinazohusiana na chanjo zenyewe. Mazungumzo yako yanapaswa kujumuisha mada kadhaa, lakini labda muhimu zaidi ni ikiwa paka wako ni kweli "paka wa ndani" au hutumia wakati wowote nje ya milango, ambapo paka wengine ni wasiwasi. Wakati mwingine, hakuna chanjo ya kutosha, kwa hivyo, ikiwa unaamua kuchukua chanjo yoyote na daktari wako wa mifugo, unahitaji chanjo ya mara kwa mara ili kudumisha kinga ya paka wako. Chanjo tofauti (hata matoleo tofauti ya aina moja ya chanjo) zinahitaji ratiba tofauti za chanjo ya kurudisha. Afya na mtindo wa maisha wa paka wako utabadilika kadiri wakati unavyopita. Kwa hivyo, wakati wa kila mkutano wa kila mwaka na daktari wako wa mifugo, unapaswa kukagua tena tathmini ya hatari ya paka wako na kurekebisha mapendekezo ya chanjo ya sasa. Hii itakuhakikishia kwamba paka wako anakaa akipewa chanjo sahihi maisha yake yote. Je, chanjo zina hatari? Kama ilivyo na utaratibu wowote wa kitiba kuna hatari fulani zinazohusiana na chanjo. Matatizo ya muda mfupi ya lymphadenomegaly ya mkoa, kupoteza nywele au mabadiliko ya rangi katika eneo la sindano, athari za mzio (hypersensitivity) na athari za kinga zinaweza kujumuisha: - Kushindwa kuambukiza kabisa - Tumorogenic (sarcoma inayohusiana na chanjo au uvimbe mwingine) - Ikiwa una maswali yoyote au wasiwasi, unapaswa kutembelea au kupiga simu daktari wako wa mifugo - wao ni rasilimali yako bora ya kuhakikisha afya na ustawi wa wanyama wako.