In order for cats to grow up healthily and not be easily infected by viruses, it is necessary to vaccinate kittens. But should kittens be vaccinated as soon as they are born? Too young is not suitable for vaccination so early, as it may be risky and cause other physiological diseases. So how many months after the kitten is born is it more appropriate to vaccinate it? How should we take care of the cat after vaccination?

When should kittens be vaccinated?

Kittens can only be vaccinated after they are 60 days old. For newborn kittens, their antibodies are obtained from their mothers. When they are born, mother cats give them enough antibodies to enable them to grow healthily, just like human colostrum contains a variety of antibodies necessary for newborns. However, because their exposure time to the environment is still short, and their body functions are not yet able to produce antibodies on their own, these antibodies will gradually disappear after they are weaned for two months. Therefore, they must be immunized in time at the age of 60 days to help them resist Invasion of viral diseases.

Kittens require two vaccinations

After the first injection of the vaccine, the cat does not have an immune effect. Its function is only to generate a signal in the cat's body so that the cat's own immune system can recognize and recognize the virus. The second dose of vaccine is the one that truly establishes the immune protection system against viral diseases and helps cats resist the harm of the virus! And the antibodies are not available immediately. They are not really available until 7 to 10 days after receiving the second dose of vaccine. immunity. In some places abroad, vaccination is given three times. The reason is the same, but it is safer. Cats after one year old only need to be vaccinated once a year.

Precautions for cat vaccination

Mild reactions that may occur in cats when vaccinated include discomfort or lumps at the injection site, loss of appetite and reluctance to exercise, and mild fever. Generally, the above symptoms disappear within two or three days, and the cat recovers quickly. , but if the above symptoms become more severe day by day after the cat is vaccinated, consult your veterinarian as soon as possible. A more serious reaction is a serious and life-threatening allergic reaction that occurs within a few minutes to an hour after vaccination. Therefore, do not leave the hospital immediately after vaccination. Instead, you should observe it in the hospital for about 10 minutes and consult a doctor. Please note that the cat will not leave until there are no adverse reactions.