Big Boy & vaccinations

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Chris - 03 Feb 2004 15:12 GMT

Everyone has been so helpful here, I hope I can impose on you again for some
advice. I'm now at the point of considering 2 possible shelters for Big
Boy, Angel's Gate in Northport, Long Island (NY) & Rude Ranch, outside of
Annapolis, MD. Also there is a rescue group looking for a home for him
(which of course would be my primary choice). Question has come up about
vaccinations. I believe all require rabies & distemper & he has not had
shots in about 2 years. What sort of risk is there in vaccinating a FELV+
cat? I will talk to vet but wanted your opinions first. Thanks.

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Laura R. - 04 Feb 2004 05:05 GMT

circa Tue, 03 Feb 2004 15:12:29 GMT, in rec.pets.cats.health+behav,
Chris (tisme@mindspring.com) said,

> Everyone has been so helpful here, I hope I can impose on you again for some
> advice. I'm now at the point of considering 2 possible shelters for Big
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> shots in about 2 years. What sort of risk is there in vaccinating a FELV+
> cat? I will talk to vet but wanted your opinions first. Thanks.

Most vaccines are generally contraindicated in cats with repressed
immune systems, AFAIK, so I'd ask a veterinarian about it.

Also, reference:

http://vin.com/mainpub/feline/vaccines/fpvac003.htm#Vaccination%20of%
20Immune%20Compromised%20Cats

or

http://tinyurl.com/2kkmk

Laura

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