Vaccinations for British and Scottish Fold kittens

There is a misconception among cat lovers that if the cat is indoor and never leaves the house, then it does not need to be vaccinated. But the main carriers of infection, oddly enough, are not cats, but their owners. They are the ones who can bring the larvae of diseases such as helminths, distemper or even rabies into the house. To protect your pet, you need to give it all the necessary vaccinations. In our article we will talk about what vaccines young Britons need to be given and consider the vaccination schedule.

Why you need to get vaccinated

You don't have to come into contact with sick animals to become infected with many diseases. Germs and viruses are found on a person’s hands, as well as his shoes. It is enough to come home and pet your pet with dirty hands or touch it to start the process. In addition, the pet may rub slightly against boots and sneakers and, after a while, also get sick.

Many breeders go to the dacha in the spring and summer, where the pet walks freely and moves around the area. Is it dangerous. During the hot season, the bacteria are inactive, but there is another danger - rabies - a fatal disease for animals and humans. Carriers of rabies are not only cats or dogs, but also hedgehogs, of which there are great numbers in quiet areas.

The British are a cat breed that requires close attention . And if at first people don’t think about exhibitions, then later they do everything possible to get to them. In order to participate in such events, it is mandatory to vaccinate your pets.

Important! It has been scientifically proven that kittens born from vaccinated parents are much stronger and healthier than those that are not vaccinated.

Therefore, if you want to breed babies in the future, then it is better not to refuse vaccination.

Preliminary procedures

Before carrying out the manipulation, you should prepare so that no problems or complications arise after vaccination. The first thing you need to do is buy a dewormer. It is best to consult a doctor about the drug. Next you will need to treat the four-legged dog for fleas and ticks. After three days, the cat should be thoroughly bathed. The shampoo must be intended for animals so that the cat does not develop poisoning or allergies. It should be remembered that cosmetics for people are not always suitable for pets. After this, you can go to the veterinarian, who will conduct an examination and give the go-ahead for the procedure.

They may refuse if:

1. The animal is sick or has recently been ill.
2. For some reason the cat has a weakened immune system.
3. The cat is pregnant.
4. The cat recently gave birth.
5. Kittens are up to two months old.

In this case, the doctor will tell you when you can come again to be sure to get vaccinated.

Kitten's reaction to the vaccine

Immediately after your British cat's vaccination, the following changes may occur:

• there is lethargy, apathy and slowness in movements;
• excessive sleepiness of the animal;
• lack of appetite;
• allergic reactions are possible.

If kittens are vaccinated on time, the reaction indicated in the last paragraph is very rare. Since in most cases the cat tolerates vaccination easily. And after 6-7 hours or, in extreme cases, a day later, it returns to its previous state . If you still notice some symptoms (swelling of the throat), you should immediately contact a veterinarian.

Mandatory vaccinations

Some vaccinations for British kittens should be mandatory. If this is not done, then the animal, having become infected, can infect those pets who live nearby, and also die.

Pets must be vaccinated against:

• rhinotracheitis;
• pancleicopenia;
• calcivirosis.

Each of these diseases is very serious, can be severe and lead, if not to death, then to serious health problems that will remain forever. Vaccination is done based on the vaccination schedule. Adult pets have their own, and kids have theirs. Once kittens reach two months, they are allowed to be vaccinated, but you should refrain from the procedure when small pets are teething. During this period, it will be difficult for the body to resist infections that have entered the body.

Deworming and its features

To do this, it is necessary to carry out a procedure for cleansing the animal’s body of worms 2-3 weeks before the first vaccination. This is done as follows: anti-helminth medicine in the form of drops or tablets is added to the pet’s food. This is the initial stage of treatment, after which most adult worms will pass in the feces.

After 10 or 12 days, you can repeat the procedure to kill young, newly hatched worms. And only 5 days after the second stage, you can safely vaccinate.

If you are not sure whether your British kitten has worms, there is an easy way to find out. To do this, you need to take a stool test, through which you can determine this. And only then carry out the procedure of cleansing the animal’s body of helminths. After all, unnecessary use of such medications can negatively affect your kitten’s health.

First vaccination

It is better to give the first vaccinations to British kittens when they are two and a half months old. This is due to the fact that in the first months of their lives, babies are protected by antibodies coming from the mother cat through milk. This is why veterinarians and breeders advise people to vaccinate their parents, as it is important for the offspring. It is prohibited to vaccinate kittens too early, because in this way you can disrupt the immunity that has just begun to form. Otherwise, instead of benefit, serious harm will be caused to the kittens - they may begin to get sick or their development will be disrupted.

If it was not possible to vaccinate a kitten on time, there is no need to rush. After three to four months, babies begin to lose baby teeth and permanent ones begin to form. Therefore, it is better not to touch kittens until they are 8 months old. If parents have good immunity, then it will probably be passed on to their children.

At 2-3 months you need to be vaccinated against panleukopenia, rhinotracheitis, and calcivirosis. After 2-3 weeks, revaccination is necessary. This is very important, because without this the pet will not develop immunity, therefore, it can easily catch one of the diseases for which they tried to vaccinate it. If everything is done correctly, the animal will either never encounter serious illnesses, or will suffer them in a mild form without harm to health.

Important! After the first revaccination, each subsequent one takes place every year.

The following vaccine is usually used for British cats:

1. Quadricat is a French drug.
2. Felovax is a medicine made in the USA.
3. Multifel-4 is a drug made in Russia.

Some babies have a hard time with vaccines. In this case, the veterinarian may recommend administering suprastin in the form of an injection, which will reduce the likelihood of an allergic reaction and also prevent the temperature from rising.

How can infection occur?

Infection can occur: through direct contact between cats, through ticks, fleas, blood-sucking insects, small rodents, sexual contact, by airborne droplets, in utero from a sick mother, through saliva and blood, dishes, clothing | people's shoes in veterinary clinics. As you can see, there are plenty of ways to transmit the disease. Therefore, vaccination is a way to create immunity that allows you to protect against infections and minimize the infection of British cats with dangerous diseases. Vaccination does not provide 100% protection against infection, but it creates immunity that will help alleviate the course of the disease and reduce the likelihood of complications. A weakened immune system can be due to stress, a chronic disease, concomitant infection with helminths, due to taking certain medications, or failure to schedule a cat’s vaccinations.

Live and “dead” vaccines are used for vaccination. Live – contain a living but weakened infectious agent; the body independently produces immune bodies in response to its administration. A dead vaccine contains inactivated microbial agents that cause the body to produce antibodies immediately after they are administered. They are less popular because... provide limited and short-lived immunity to the animal’s body.

Rabies vaccination

Another important vaccination that cannot be forgotten is the rabies vaccination. This is a serious disease that can be contracted completely accidentally through contact with a carrier. Considering that the disease currently has no cure, all animals must be vaccinated.

When the British kitten has reached three months of age, you can safely contact the veterinarian to get vaccinated. If for some reason you do not have time to go to the doctor at this time, vaccination is postponed for 5-6 months . Experienced breeders draw the attention of owners to the fact that half of the animals do not tolerate the injection very well. Pets develop a fever on the first day and refuse to eat. This is a normal reaction, so there is no need to panic. At the same time, it is recommended to ask your doctor in advance what to do if this happens. The Nobivak vaccine is often used for vaccination, but another one can also be used. The American Fel-O-Wax has proven itself well.

Vaccination and the unsatisfactory condition of the animal on the first day is not a reason to sound the alarm, but only if the following symptoms do not make themselves known:

• incessant vomiting;
• severe diarrhea;
• numbness of the limbs (cold paws);
• very high temperature;
• weakness and depression of the baby.

In this case, you should definitely take your pet to a medical facility so that the veterinarian can assess the kitten’s condition and tell what is causing it. However, you shouldn’t beat yourself up in advance, because negative aspects are the exception rather than the norm.

How does a kitten get vaccinated?

You already know what vaccinations a British kitten needs to have, and it’s time to find out how a kitten is vaccinated. First of all, you need to make an appointment for vaccination at a veterinary clinic. Then come to the doctor's appointment at the specified time. First of all, the doctor examines the kitten, takes the temperature, asks you the age of the kitten, what was used for the deworming, and what you feed the kitten.

Then he takes the vaccine out of the refrigerator and injects it subcutaneously into the withers of the kitten. The whole procedure takes no more than five minutes. It is mandatory that the kitten's veterinary passport contains a record of vaccination, a sticker from the vaccine bottle is pasted in, and a wet stamp is placed with the doctor's signature.

Friends, now you know when you can vaccinate a kitten, as well as what vaccinations are given to British kittens. Give your British kittens vaccinations on time, and then they will live a long and happy life with you. If you still have questions after reading the article, please ask in the comments. I wish you and your cats health!

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Other vaccinations

There are diseases that are rare. Vaccinating animals against them is, if not necessary, then very desirable.

This is about:

1. Chlamydia. Sometimes this vaccination is included in a complex vaccine against rhinotracheitis, calcivirosis and panleukopenia. Babies are vaccinated a month after rabies, and then every year. Most often, Polivak-TM, Vakderm, Trimivak are used for these purposes.
2. Trichophyte, microsporia. The problem concerns ringworm, which is easy to get infected, but difficult to get rid of. In this case, the first vaccination is also given a month after the rabies vaccination, and they are also revaccinated once a year.

Some owners of their pet cats also vaccinate against some other diseases. Veterinarians note that animals living in apartment conditions rarely suffer from serious illnesses. The basic vaccinations that must be done are indicated above; everything else is at the request of the people.

Viral diseases against which cats are vaccinated

The main viruses against which you should be vaccinated:

• Panleukopenia, rhinotracheitis, calicivirus - included in one vaccine;
• Rabies virus.

Additional vaccinations:

• Leukemia virus, FelV - if the pet has access to the street;
• Leukemia and chlamydia virus - if the pet will participate in breeding.

Description of diseases:

• Panleukopenia is distemper, a viral disease of cats that affects the gastrointestinal tract, heart, respiratory organs, causing dehydration and general intoxication of the body;
• Viral rhinotracheitis is a herpes virus, an acute disease that affects the eyes and respiratory organs. All breeds of all ages are susceptible to the disease. Morbidity – 50%, mortality 5-20%;
• Calicivirus is a viral disease that affects the upper respiratory tract, characterized by ulcers in the mouth, tongue, nose, in severe cases pneumonia, rarely arthritis;
• Rabies is a fatal infectious disease that affects the brain and spinal cord of all mammals;
• Chlamydia is an infection manifested by eye diseases (conjunctivitis), inflammatory processes of the upper respiratory tract (rhinitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis), rarely affecting the reproductive system;
• Lichen - ringworm, microsporia, trichophytosis, the disease is characterized by the formation of hairless areas, peeling, redness, itching of the skin;
• Viral leukemia – leukemia, FeLV, feline leukemia, feline tumor disease;
• Viral immunodeficiency - FIV, FIV, feline AIDS, latent infection, affects the immune system, and in the final stages the nervous system;
• Viral peritonitis – IPK, VIPK, FIP, systemic viral disease. Two forms of the disease: wet - inflammatory fluid accumulates in the abdominal cavity, dry - the virus attacks various organs, kidneys and spleen. There is no treatment, the outcome is almost always fatal;
• Bordetellosis is an infectious disease manifested by inflammation of the trachea, bronchi and lungs. Respiratory problems: cough, shortness of breath, fever. Often occurs with other infections.

Kitten after vaccination

Animals tolerate vaccination well in 99% of cases. This applies not only to the British, but also to all other cat breeds. The most important thing is that the vaccines are of high quality, and that the vaccination is administered by an experienced doctor. Negative consequences may occur if the animal has an allergy or intolerance to one of the components. But this happens very rarely.

After vaccination, you should adhere to a number of rules:

1. Be in quarantine for 30 days.
2. Avoid contact with other animals and people who have cats at home.
3. Do not let your baby go outside.
4. Do not visit public places with your pet and do not travel with it on public transport.

After a month, the kitten will be able to do all this, and the owner will be sure that nothing will happen to his pet.

It would be a good idea to keep a special notebook and write down when and what kind of vaccine was administered. This will make it possible in a year not to forget about the vaccination and get it on time.

Revaccination

So, we have already discussed what vaccinations are given to British kittens and at what age. As a rule, 21 days after the first injection, the procedure must be repeated. According to research, at this age, all maternal antibodies are completely eliminated from the kitten’s body, and it needs repeated stimulation.

It is best if the same drug is used for revaccination as for the primary vaccination.

Also, during the repeat procedure, an additional one is added to the standard set of drugs - for rabies.

When to vaccinate British kittens?

There is a vaccination schedule that is recommended for all pet cat owners to adhere to. With its help, you will be able to get vaccinated on time, keeping your pets healthy.

This chart is as follows:

1. At 6-8 weeks, kittens are given deworming medication.
2. At 8-10 weeks, babies are vaccinated against panleukopenia, rhinotracheitis and calcivirosis.
3. About a month later, another vaccination is given, but against rabies.
4. The pet is provided with a month's quarantine. At this moment, the four-legged friend should stay at home and not have contact with other furry creatures.
5. After 12 months, it’s time to think about revaccination. It follows the same schedule as the first vaccinations, in the same sequence. If the pet’s health does not allow it or people are at the dacha, then you can slightly deviate from the vaccination calendar.

Tablets, drops for worms

Viruses are not the only danger for cats. In addition, animals are susceptible to infection with external and internal parasites, regardless of whether they live at home or walk outside. The table below shows drugs to combat parasites and the age at which these drugs can be used.

Cats that live at home and have access to the outdoors should undergo timely treatment for external and internal parasites. They must also receive the necessary screenings and vaccinations. This must be done in veterinary clinics, which guarantees a high-quality examination, high-quality vaccines, timely assistance in case of unwanted reactions, an official seal and signature in the veterinary passport. The opinion that a pet does not need any of the above is erroneous and threatens with dire consequences.

How much do kitten vaccinations cost?

The cost of vaccinations directly depends on the vaccine that is used. If it is a drug from a domestic manufacturer, then the amount for it will be appropriate. Foreign-made products are somewhat more expensive. Veterinarians usually work with those vaccines that have proven to work best. The average cost of one vaccination ranges from 300-500 rubles. Complex vaccinations may cost slightly more.

Vaccination is not something you should skimp on because it is much more expensive to treat an animal. In addition, there are a number of diseases that are very difficult to eliminate and only those animals that have had the strongest immunity since childhood survive. And again, this happens because parents were vaccinated at one time.

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Which vaccine to choose

When choosing a vaccine, you need to consider the following factors:

• epidemiological situation;
• conditions of detention;
• physiological state of the kitten.

The most popular vaccines are Felovax and Multifel-4, they are used from 2 months of age. But if there is a real threat of kittens becoming infected with these viral diseases, then it is better to use Eurifel RCPFel.V or Leucorifelin, since they can be administered from 7 weeks.

For the first vaccination of a cat, veterinarians do not recommend using a vaccine that contains the rabies pathogen, so as not to create an excessive burden on the baby’s immune system. It is better to administer the monovalent drug during revaccination or separately after 12 weeks of age.