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Is it normal for my kittens to be sleepy after injections?

Is it normal for my kittens to be sleepy after injections?

Your kitten may be a little sleepy after their vaccine and you may notice a small lump at the site of the injection. This should resolve in 24-48 hours. Although adverse reactions to the vaccine are very rare, should your kitten become unwell after their vaccine, please let us know.

When do you give kittens their first shots?

These are feline infectious enteritis, feline herpes virus, feline calicivirus and feline leukaemia virus. All are contagious and spread by infected cats. Kittens usually start with a course of two injections, given at nine and 12 weeks.

How old do kittens have to be to get leukaemia shots?

Feline leukaemia virus. All of these diseases are contagious and can be spread by infected cats. When should I get my kitten vaccinated? I recommend that kittens start with a course of two injections, given at nine and 12 weeks.

How often should I give my kitten a booster?

A booster then follows this first vaccination 12 months later, and then again once a year throughout your cat’s adult life. What are the possible side effects? Vaccinations are very safe and side effects are rare, but it’s always best to keep an eye on your kitten after a visit to the vet.

How often should I give my Cat a flu shot?

While most brands of vaccines don’t need to include all the viruses every year, your kitten will need an annual booster against at least one of the viruses every year. Myth: Feline leukaemia is rare, so my cat won’t need that injection.

These are feline infectious enteritis, feline herpes virus, feline calicivirus and feline leukaemia virus. All are contagious and spread by infected cats. Kittens usually start with a course of two injections, given at nine and 12 weeks.

Can you give a cat subcutaneous fluid injection?

Giving injections is outside the comfort zone for almost anyone outside the medical profession. However, subcutaneous fluid administration is not nearly as difficult as it sounds. The benefits that your cat receives will make it well worth your time to learn this simple technique.

Feline leukaemia virus. All of these diseases are contagious and can be spread by infected cats. When should I get my kitten vaccinated? I recommend that kittens start with a course of two injections, given at nine and 12 weeks.

When do you take Your kitten to the vet?

Your kitten should be taken to her first veterinarian visit during this time. The first round of vaccinations should be done between six and eight weeks on the kitten timeline. The core immunizations she’ll need include distemper and the respiratory diseases, feline viral rhinotracheitis and feline calicivirus.