With the new year arriving, it's a good time to think
about your pets vaccinations. It's like changing the battery
in the smoke detector so it's ready for the year ahead. The
same thing goes for your cat. You have to make sure they have
all their shots so they can be ready to face the year ahead.
If you do it now it's easy to remember the same time year
after year.
At your pets annual Vet visit, discuss which vaccinations
your cat really needs. Make sure your vet notes the vaccina-
tion sites on your pets health record, as well as informa-
tion of the vaccine, such as the name of the manufacturer,
and the serial number. This will all come in handy in the
future
Cat flu is caused by two viruses called feline calicivirus
and feline herpesvirus. It is less fatal but is highly
infectious to other cats and can cause permanent damage to
the cat's sinuses.
chlamydia vaccine - this causes another form of cat flu.
It is not given routinely, but may be necessary in high-
risk areas such as during a flu outbreak at a breeders or
in a rescue home.
A rabies vaccination - now available for cats travelling
abroad. The vaccine is followed by a blood test 30 days
later.
Are you planning on undertaking a major renovation of your house? Make sure you prepare Fido for the changes that are about to occur. Move his bed and crate to a quiet, stable part of the house in advance. Make sure the workers close off their work area to minimize everyone's exposure to dust and debris. Keeping tools, power equipment with electric cords, cleaning solutions or other things that could be dangerous to your pet out of his way. Spend a little extra time each day with your pet to off-set his feelings of anxiety.
