What if a female cat is vaccinated during heat?

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Vaccinating a cat in heat may cause disease, because hormones lower immunity then, and the modified-live vaccines we use stimulate the body and may make the cat sick. Wait 3-5 days after heat ends.

Also avoid baths a week before and after vaccination to prevent colds.

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