Why Is Your Cat Listless After Vaccination?

1 Cat Vaccination Precautions

I. Reactions After Cat Vaccination

After a cat is vaccinated, its immune system starts responding, and the body shows corresponding reactions—such as mild fever, low spirits, reduced appetite, or extra sleepiness. These are normal vaccine reactions, usually easing within one to three days. Of course, the reaction depends on the cat’s actual condition; some cats with good constitutions show weaker reactions, while cats in poor health may vomit or have diarrhea after vaccination—if these symptoms don’t ease, pay extra attention.

II. Precautions for Cat Vaccination

1. Cats need to be at least 2 months old to be vaccinated; kittens have weak resistance, so vaccinating too early is not advisable.

2. If a cat has just arrived home, don’t vaccinate it immediately, because it feels strange and fearful of the new environment, and is unstable physically and mentally with lowered resistance, which is bad for vaccination.

3. A cat should have a physical check before vaccination; only a healthy body can receive the vaccine.

4. Within ten days after vaccination, don’t bathe the cat, and try not to take it outside, because antibodies take about a week to form, during which the cat’s resistance is weak—bathing easily causes chills and colds, and going out risks other virus infections.

5. Cats need regular vaccination, so owners must note each vaccination date to avoid missing it. And observe at the hospital for half an hour after each vaccination before leaving.

6. Vaccination requires strict hygiene and disinfection, so always vaccinate at a proper facility.

Vaccination is a major event in a cat’s life; owners must be especially attentive, and care for the cat even more carefully after vaccination. If you have other related questions, you can also consult an online pet veterinarian.