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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / February 2005Can a cat catch FIV from the vaccine?
I'm thinking of having Cinder vaccinated for FIV even though she's mostly an indoor cat, just in case she gets out and into a fight. But I'd like to know if there is any way that the vaccine can cause the disease. Some human vaccines in the past have caused some diseases. I'm not sure what the FIV vaccine is but quite a few years ago I had one of my cats vaccinated against feline leukemia. She was dead within a month. since then, I have my cats tested before they are brought in to the house but since they have tested negative I do not have them vaccinated. They are also indoor cats so do not come into contact with strays. > I'm not sure what the FIV vaccine is but quite a few years ago I had > one of my cats vaccinated against feline leukemia. She was dead within > a month. since then, I have my cats tested before they are brought in > to the house but since they have tested negative I do not have them > vaccinated. They are also indoor cats so do not come into contact with > strays. *** I never took my cat Blue back to get his (3 wk.later series) shots of feline leukemia because he got so deathly sick that I really thought he was* going to die! Many of these shots, for animals and humans, are scary, IMO. I happen to know 4-(!) people who have recently gotten flu shots, and then immediately came down with the (full-blown) flu. My father did, for one. I'm quite sure the drug companies want to squelch these reports and keep them fairly quiet. But wise vets know that many of their vaccines are very toxic and should only be given out if absolutely necessary, certainly not every year or some not even every 3 years. And certainly not in the manner some vet offices dole them out to keep the money train going. ML > I'm thinking of having Cinder vaccinated for FIV even though she's > mostly an indoor cat, just in case she gets out and into a fight. But > I'd like to know if there is any way that the vaccine can cause the > disease. Some human vaccines in the past have caused some diseases. I don't know if she could get FIV, but I would reccommend against the vaccine. If she rarely goes outside, it is highly unlikely she would contract FIV. She would have to receive a deep, penetrating bite from an infected cat. Also, a cat who has received the FIV vaccine will test positive for the disease. If she were to get out and be picked up by animal control, it is possible that she would be put down because she tested positive. It's a waste of money, IMHO.  Signature-Kelly kelly at farringtons dot net "Wake up, and smell the cat food" -TMBG >> I'm thinking of having Cinder vaccinated for FIV even though she's >> mostly an indoor cat, just in case she gets out and into a fight. But [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >positive. >It's a waste of money, IMHO. Thanks. 2 out of 2 agree with you. It makes sense. > I'm thinking of having Cinder vaccinated for FIV even though she's > mostly an indoor cat, just in case she gets out and into a fight. But > I'd like to know if there is any way that the vaccine can cause the > disease. Some human vaccines in the past have caused some diseases. It's not always safe to say 'talk to your vet' because they're getting paid for whatever they do, so the more they do, the more they make. Do some research online about the effectiveness of the vaccine. As I understand it, the FIV vaccine isn't really reliable at all, so getting her vaccinated probably doesn't mean she'll be protected. Her best protection is YOU and keeping her inside or outside only on a leash and with supervision. > I'm thinking of having Cinder vaccinated for FIV even though she's > mostly an indoor cat, just in case she gets out and into a fight. But > I'd like to know if there is any way that the vaccine can cause the > disease. Some human vaccines in the past have caused some diseases. The FIV vaccine is very controversial and not particularly effective against the strains in the US. Also, there is no test that can distinguish FIV infection from FIV vaccination. This can result in the death of your cat if she ever gets out and is tested by animal control or a shelter. Additionally, FIV is not as contagious as some vets would like us to believe. I, for one, would not recommend the FIV vaccine. Phil. > > I'm thinking of having Cinder vaccinated for FIV even though she's > > mostly an indoor cat, just in case she gets out and into a fight. But [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Phil. ***You, and several other good vets I know ( would not recommend FIV). ML
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