Vaccinations for Cats

Good day everyone,

I’m back! I’ve taken a break from my barn duties for now to share this article about vaccinating your cat(s). Not my favorite subject, but nevertheless, a very necessary and important one. This is a very important thing to do because there are so many diseases that can harm us and even bring death. That old wives tale about us having nine lives is just that, an old wives tale. Besides, it helps to keep people and other critters safe too.


Vaccinations for Cats

A cat’s immune system works much like a memory. Diseases each have a unique set of symptoms. Vaccines signal the immune system in advance for a particular set of symptoms. The immune system remembers what it did the last time to defeat the disease, such as when the cat was vaccinated, and will remember and do that again, thus fighting off the disease.

A vaccine is made from a live, weakened or killed germ or virus. It is then injected into a recipient to give them that disease but in a mild form that the body should easily overcome, building immunity to that particular germ or virus. If a cat is sick, he should never be given a vaccination or if a cat has recently recovered from an illness because the cat may still have a weakened immune system.

In general, a cat’s body does not handle germs or viruses injected under the skin going directly into the bloodstream. In cats, usually through the mouth, nose, or intestines are how microorganisms enter their bodies. Vaccinations nevertheless, still work. When more than one serum is given at the same time it can create a problem. Three-in-one shots for cats are given all over the country. Although some veterinarians usually conscientiously advise you to have your cat vaccinated for anywhere from three to seven or eight diseases in one day, this is not always the best option.

A Killed virus is safer than a weakened virus. It is best if the serums are used by themselves and given at least six weeks apart.

Giving multiple vaccinations close together, as within a few weeks of each other, confuses the immune system’s memory and disrupts the immune system’s response at the same time it is activating it. The immune system becomes confused and can turn against its own body resulting in autoimmune diseases like arthritis, allergic dermatitis, asthma, warts, tumors, irritable bowel syndrome, and gum disease.



Don’t forget to check out my previous posts for my favorite homemade cat food recipe and “Vita-Mineral-Mix”. That, along with vaccinating, will help keep your cat happy and healthy just like me. Did I mention I am stunningly glamorous too?

If your cat has his own dog or dogs like I do be sure and click hereto check out this resource for training your dog . I like it. Good manners are something every cat’s dog must have to keep a cat happy just like me!

For really delicious, healthy recipes for your cat’s dog, check out John’s book
"Healthy Food for Dogs: Homemade Recipes". I’m sure your cat’s dog will love it as much as mine do!

It’s back to the barn for now, can’t stay away for long. No telling what mess those people might get into if I’m not there to supervise. Catch you later.

Skimbleshanks