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Cat / Mix - Answered 1042 days ago

I have a question about vaccination. It's been about ten months since we adopted two-month-old kittens. Their last vaccination was right after we adopted them, but at exactly 12 months after the last vaccination, I'm going to be too busy with work. If possible I'd like to get them vaccinated about a month before that, but is it ok if it's not exactly 12 months after the previous vaccine?

Henry

Shino

Mix, 11 months old spayed female

10 Answers

Hello, Traditionally, there is a recommended time for vaccination of animals but if there is a case of emergency or outbreak, you are allowed to administer vaccines. In your case, I believe you can administer the vaccine since it's been long since your pets were given vaccines.

Answered 1042 days ago icon0

It's safe to vaccinate a month before the doctor's schedule. The cats might be low on antibodies already

Answered 1190 days ago icon0

Hello, It's actually best that you kind of keep to the interval meant to be between each vaccine administered. However, there's not any adverse effect if you can't be available by that time. You could just give it now all the same.

Answered 1190 days ago icon1

Hi Henry! Actually, you could go for that.The important thing is getting your kittens vaccinated within that space of time. The previous vaccine expires after 12 months, so you could just take another before then. There won't be any complications. Best regards

Answered 1191 days ago icon5

Hello dear Yes!! You could go for that . 12th months is maximum as immune titer remains stay maximum for these days. So if someone chooses to go before a month u could choose for this. Regards Dr pranaw sinha

Answered 1202 days ago icon4

In the event a pet owner does not, or is not able to, adhere to the conventional vaccination schedules outlined, the following recommendations provide reasonable, alternative schedules that offer the most appropriate vaccines at the most appropriate intervals. Overdue During Initial Vaccination Series For the juvenile (< 16 weeks of age) dog and cat, the initial vaccination series with core vaccines is critical. During this series, a dog or cat can be considered overdue for vaccination if the patient is not returned within 6 weeks following administration of the previous dose. However, there are no published studies defining the specific intervals between initial doses of vaccine required to assure a protective immune response. It is reasonable to recommend an alternative vaccination schedule for a dog or cat determined to be overdue. Deciding which vaccine should be administered and when is based on 2 factors: Elapsed time since the previous dose Type of vaccine (recombinant, attenuated, or inactivated) being recommended. Attenuated Vaccines + Recombinant CDV Vaccine If protocol involves administration of an attenuated vaccine (or the recombinant CDV vaccine), a single dose is expected to immunize, if administered in the absence of maternally derived antibody (MDA). The challenge is determining when MDA levels no longer interfere with immunization in the individual patient. In most dogs and cats, MDA is expected to decline to noninterfering levels by 16 weeks of age. Common scenarios include: A puppy receives a single (combined) dose of core vaccines at 7 weeks of age; however, the puppy isn’t returned for the second dose until 9 weeks later, at 16 weeks of age. Administration of a single dose of a recombinant or attenuated vaccine is expected to immunize. Alternatively, administration of 2 additional doses, 2 to 6 weeks apart, rather than 1, would also be considered appropriate. A dog or cat older than 16 weeks of age is presented to the practice for the first time. Surveys of veterinarians practicing in the U.S. and Canada indicate that 2 doses, 2 to 6 weeks apart, are conventionally recommended. Inactivated Vaccines + Recombinant Noncore Vaccines When administering inactivated vaccines or recombinant noncore vaccines (eg, leptospirosis, Lyme borreliosis, FeLV), 2 initial doses are required to induce protective immunity, regardless of patient’s age at time the first dose is administered. The primary immune response following administration of the first dose of an inactivated vaccine (or recombinant FeLV or Lyme borreliosis vaccine) is relatively weak and short-lived (sometimes referred to as priming). A patient that receives only a single dose of inactivated vaccine is unlikely to develop a sustained protective immune response. Rabies vaccination is the obvious exception. The secondary immune response following administration of the second (immunizing) vaccine dose is relatively robust and has rapid onset (anamnestic). This protective immune response is sustained for months or years.3-5 Protective immunity is expected to develop by 7 days following administration of the second dose of an inactivated vaccine. The interval between the first (priming) and second (immunizing) doses of an inactivated vaccine is important: If the interval between the initial 2 doses is inordinately prolonged, the anamnestic response to the second dose may be significantly diminished, leaving the patient susceptible if exposed. During the initial series, using a noncore vaccine, any patient with a vaccination interval that exceeds 6 weeks between doses should receive 2 additional doses, 2 to 6 weeks apart. Common examples include: A kitten receiving the first dose of an FeLV vaccine at 10 weeks of age that returns 2 months later for the second dose. A dog presenting for its first dose of Lyme borreliosis vaccine (inactivated or recombinant) at 3 years of age that returns 3 months later for the second dose. See Tables 2 and 3 for a summary of recommendations for puppies and kittens overdue for vaccination during initial (juvenile) series.

Answered 1204 days ago icon19

Hello dear You see, Vaccinations stimulate active immunity, but they have to be given at just the right time. As long as the mother's antibodies are present in the kitten’s bloodstream, they prevent the immune system from responding effectively to the vaccines. When a kitten is ready to respond to vaccinations depends on the level of immunity in the mother cat, the amount of antibody absorbed by the nursing kitten, and the general health and nutrition of the kitten. Since it is difficult to know exactly when an individual kitten will lose its short-term passive immunity and be ready for immunizations, a series of vaccinations given at specific intervals increases the odds of stimulating active immunity in the kitten. The goal is to give at least two vaccinations in the critical window of time that occurs after the kitten loses her maternal immunity and before she is exposed to infectious diseases. Giving a series improves the chances of hitting this window twice. Also, multiple injections are needed because a single vaccination, even if effective, is not likely to stimulate the long-term active immunity that is so important. Rabies vaccine is an exception since one injection given at the proper age is enough to produce lasting immunity. To keep up the cat’s immunity through adulthood, vaccines are repeated once every 1-3 years depending on individual circumstances and vaccine type. So if you vaccinate a month earlier than schedule it may cause vaccination failure due to previous immunization, so give one hour from your busy schedule for your pet and make sure to get the vaccine on time . thank you

Answered 1204 days ago icon19

Kitten vaccinations and cat vaccinations are dependent upon several factors, including preexisting medical conditions and indoor or outdoor living situations. You should always discuss these factors with a veterinarian to determine what your cat vaccine schedule should be. However, we have listed an approximate cat vaccine schedule here for an Ôaverage' indoor housecat to give you an idea of a cat vaccination timeline 6-10 Weeks Old: FVRCP (feline distemper) 11-14 Weeks Old: FVRCP (feline distemper), FeLV (feline leukemia) 15+ Weeks Old: FVRCP (feline distemper), FeLV (feline leukemia), rabies vaccine Vaccines are given to your cat one year after the end of the kitten series. Combination Vaccine FVRCP, or feline distemper, FeLV for felines at risk of exposure to feline leukemia virus (cats that are unsupervised outdoors), and rabies annually as required by law. You should schedule your kitten vaccinations as soon as you get your new kitten. Regardless of the age, your new kitten should be seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible. It is important to get a preventive health care plan in place including vaccinations, de worming and flea control. In addition, we will spend time discussing behavioral training to make sure your kitten develops good behaviors and becomes a great pet. Plan on spending at least thirty minutes at your first visit. As with any other immunization protocol, a cat vaccination schedule should be followed with little to no inconsistency, in order to ensure your cat remains healthy and well for the duration of his or her life. We cannot control all health issues but we can prevent the majority of infectious disease with the proper vaccine schedule.

Answered 1206 days ago icon19

Hii , this is Dr. Suresh Reddy. Vaccinations remain one of the best methods of protecting our animals from the many dangerous and even deadly diseases that could threaten their health. They work in an identical way to human vaccines – by triggering the production of antibodies that can fight the disease which they are designed to prevent. As pet owners, we are told by our veterinarians that it is essential that our animals receive their vaccinations and boosters on time. This is because each vaccine is only effective at triggering the production of antibodies to fight the disease it protects against for a set amount of time, and further doses are needed to continue the protection. So, what happens if something arises which means that your puppy or kitten misses their vaccination or booster? Here’s what you need to know about puppy/kitten vaccinations and what you should do if an appointment for this important preventative medication is missed. First Vaccinations The immune systems of puppies and kittens aren’t fully developed when they are born, which as you might expect, puts them at greater risk of developing some diseases. Nursing helps to boost their immunity a little, as their mother transfers some of her own antibodies to her young through her milk. These maternal antibodies are estimated to last for up to 20 weeks, which is why the initial series of vaccinations that your puppy or kitten will be recommended to have should be completed within the first four months of their life. The series of vaccinations typically begins between 6-8 weeks of age, with boosters being administered every 2-4 weeks until your animal has received the full amount of protection. Many people may wonder why vaccinations aren’t started earlier, such as within a week or two of birth. The truth is that the maternal antibodies can actually prevent the effectiveness of certain vaccinations, and so the initial series of vaccines is timed to fall within the short window between maternal antibodies decreasing and being completely non-existent. It is necessary to deliver the vaccines in several doses so that your pet’s immature immune system and low body weight can safely handle them.Your vet will be able to tell you exactly which vaccinations your puppy or kitten needs and when they should be administered. If you have any questions about this schedule, it is essential that you speak to your vet as soon as possible. Missing A Vaccination Or Booster If your puppy or kitten is more than 2 weeks late for booster vaccination, their immune system will no longer be as active, and this means that there will be less of an immune response from the subsequent vaccination. The action taken by your vet will primarily depend on how late you are with the appointment. If this is more than 3 or 4 weeks, your furbaby may be given two vaccinations just 2 or 3 weeks apart to boost their immunity against the disease. Please note that this doesn’t apply to rabies vaccinations. Until your puppy or kitten has been vaccinated and your vet is happy that they are fully protected against contagious diseases, you should be sure to keep them away from unvaccinated animals and keep them off of the ground anywhere other than your own home and yard. For more advice on what to do if your puppy or kitten misses a vaccination or booster, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with our knowledgeable veterinary team.

Answered 1209 days ago icon18

Hi, Mr. Henry hope you and your Shino doing well. Well there is no problem if it has exceeded the timing of vaccination. But you have to keep in mind that it could be dangerous for you and your pets when it gets exposed to diseases. So, get them vaccinated as early as possible. Here some of my views i want to share. There is a lot of controversy nowadays about vaccinations. Which vaccinations should your puppy get? How often does your puppy need to be vaccinated? Do you really have to go back every three weeks for another vaccine? How important is all this anyway? Times have definitely changed. It used to be that puppies got a lot more vaccinations than they do today. We also gave vaccinations more frequently over the lifetime of the dog than we do today. About ten years ago, we started to learn that some vaccinations instill immunity for a longer period of time than previously thought. This caused many of us to change our vaccination recommendations for our patients. Puppies still need to be vaccinated every 2 to 3 weeks until they are 16 weeks old. The reason is the effect of maternal antibodies. Puppies receive maternal antibodies from the dam. These maternal antibodies are more powerful than any vaccination that we can give (Go Mom!). As a result, vaccinations that are given while maternal antibodies are high will be ineffective. They just won’t work. The problem is that we don’t know with any certainty when any individual dog’s maternal antibodies will drop off. They might drop off (allowing effective vaccination) at 9 weeks or at 16 weeks. This puts the veterinarian in a race against Mom’s antibodies. To try to win the race and make sure that puppies don’t get sick or die from preventable diseases, we vaccinate puppies every 3-4 weeks until they are 16 weeks old. In this way, we can make sure that we are vaccinating them at the point when the maternal antibodies drop for that individual puppy. If you accidentally miss a scheduled three week vaccine booster, you should go to your veterinarian’s office as soon as you can to get back on schedule. There are core vaccines and non-core vaccines. Core vaccines are those that every puppy should receive. These include Parvovirus, Rabies virus, Distemper virus and Adenovirus. Non-core vaccines include everything else. These types of vaccines are best given after 16 weeks. Does your dog need any non-core vaccinations? That depends on where you live and what your puppy does each day. To find out the answer for your puppy, sit down with your veterinarian and have a conversation about the risks to your dog. For example, if your dog is going to dog parks, dog shows or boarding facilities, she will need a Bordetella bronchiseptica (AKA kennel cough) vaccination. If you live in the northeast, your veterinarian will most likely recommend that your pup receive a Lyme vaccine. Most vaccines, but not all, will need to be boostered (i.e., given again) to be effective in the long-term. If your veterinarian has recommended boosters, don’t assume that your puppy is safe until after the vaccination has been boostered. Small dog owners often worry about giving multiple vaccinations at the same time. Indeed, the little ones can be susceptible to vaccine reactions when given multiple vaccinations at one time (but so can big pups, too). In cases like this, your veterinarian can split the vaccines up by giving them on different days. If that is the case, make sure to leave at least two weeks between vaccinations. You will have to make more trips to the veterinarian’s office, but whatever makes your pup safer is worth the trouble. Don’t forget to make the vaccination procedure as low stress as possible for your pup by using great treats the entire time she is being vaccinated

Answered 1210 days ago icon18

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