cat sick after shots
Yes, it is normal. The vaccine demands a huge response from the immune system, and this can take a lot out of a cat. It's pretty common to see this in kittens and I usually warn owners about this; adult cats seem to take it more in stride (not that adults need shots other than rabies!).
He should be feeling more himself by tomorrow. I wouldn't worry for another day unless he develops worse symptoms (very unlikely).
I recommend getting only one vaccine at a time, with each vaccine 3-4 weeks apart, to minimize this reaction, and allow the immune system to completely process one vaccine (which takes 10-21 days) before it's hit with another one.
Cheers,
Dr. Jean
Yes, it is normal. The vaccine demands a huge response from the immune system, and this can take a lot out of a cat. It's pretty common to see this in kittens and I usually warn owners about this; adult cats seem to take it more in stride (not that adults need shots other than rabies!).
He should be feeling more himself by tomorrow. I wouldn't worry for another day unless he develops worse symptoms (very unlikely).
I recommend getting only one vaccine at a time, with each vaccine 3-4 weeks apart, to minimize this reaction, and allow the immune system to completely process one vaccine (which takes 10-21 days) before it's hit with another one.
Cheers,
Dr. Jean
