To Vaccinate or NOT?

[Sinatra-Butters]

My apartment wouldn't let us in without rabies and distemper shots. I don't mind though, because Sinatra does go outside in the summer (probably Nutmeg too this summer) and I would hate to have something horrible happen to them if they bit someone or came into contact with another animal. They also get flea meds during the summer. The only thing side effect we have ever had from shots is lethargy for a day.

I would HATE to have something happen to your cat (like having to put it down) because of advice you received on this forum. I also feel like the odds of that happening are more likely than having to cut your cat's arm off because of a shot that is given so frequently that it is the law.

[MowMow]

Originally Posted by MissBoots

I think I'll risk it, thanks. I know I'm not the only one against vaccines.

I don't think anyone is trying to convince you that you are wrong. I think they are just explaining why they made the choices they did/do.

I know i don't *WANT* to vaccinate him. My guy doesn't go out and I rarely have company and whomever I have over he either wouldn't bite or they wouldn't be worried about rabies BUT I have to for his pet insurance. If something happens to him and they won't cover it because he's not vaccinated we're both kind of screwed.

[cd07]

Rabies is required by law here, & since we rent we have to get Penny a rabies shot when she is older. But I am on the fence about everything else honestly because I feel like it's not necessary if my cat will be indoor forever.