Cat vaccination protects against infectious diseases

Protection tailored to each individual cat

Is it time for your cat to be vaccinated or to have its vaccination needs assessed?

At Vestjyske Dyrlæger, you can receive professional cat vaccination and advice from an experienced veterinarian. The clinic is located in Nørre Nebel, where we welcome cats from, among other places, Skjern, Varde and the surrounding areas.​

Cats are vaccinated to achieve protection against infectious diseases. How well the cat is protected depends on the amount of antibodies it produces after vaccination, the immune system’s general ability to fight disease, and the infection risk the cat is exposed to.​

Vaccination is not a guarantee of 100% protection against the diseases vaccinated against. However, if a correctly vaccinated cat is still infected, the course of the illness will often be milder.​

Vaccination and annual health check

We recommend that the cat’s vaccination needs are assessed in connection with an annual health check. Here, we examine the cat’s general health and tailor the vaccination programme to its age, previous vaccinations and lifestyle.​

The vaccines used for cats often consist of several components with different durations. As a rule, the cat may be protected for approximately three years against feline panleukopenia, while protection against feline influenza and chlamydia may be shorter. The intervals are indicative, as there may be individual and biological differences in how long antibodies last.​

During a health check for your cat, we can also discuss cat care, weight, teeth, food and other factors that affect its wellbeing. The examination and vaccination take place in our small animal clinic.​

Areas with increased risk of infection

Some cats are more exposed to infection than others. This may depend on the cat’s lifestyle and how many other cats it comes into contact with.​

The risk may be higher, for example, in:

• Catteries, cat boarding facilities and shelters
• In connection with shows
• Areas where many unvaccinated cats are present​

Indoor cats may also need vaccination. Infection can, among other things, be brought into the home, and the cat’s lifestyle may change. Therefore, vaccination needs should always be assessed together with a veterinarian.​

Side effects of cat vaccination

Side effects may occur after cat vaccination. This is most often seen in kittens and may present as tiredness, diarrhoea, vomiting, reduced appetite or, in rarer cases, fever.

In cats of all ages, a local swelling may occur at the injection site. The swelling will often subside on its own. In very rare cases, allergic reactions such as local or widespread swelling and anaphylactic shock may occur.

If your cat has a strong reaction or appears clearly affected after the vaccination, you must contact us. In case of severe symptoms, you can get help from an emergency veterinarian.​

Price of cat vaccination

The specific price of cat vaccination depends on which vaccines the cat needs and whether the consultation includes other examinations. You can find selected prices on the website or contact us to ask about the cost of your cat’s vaccination.