I had a rather interesting debate with the vet nurse at the surgery the other day.
I mentioned that I was getting a 6 week old kitten. She said that it had to be immunised the second they were taken away from the mother cat. I didn't agree with this and questioned her statement because I thought that it would be too early as there would be the mother's antibodies in the kitten that could intefere with the vaccination.
Needless to say this discussion went nowhere after this point as the vet nurse became very huffy and kept muttering. So far, the now seven week old kitten has not had any vaccinations. He shows no signs of ill health and I have broken the golden rule and allowed him to interact with my two older cats before any shots have been administered.
My older two are up to date with their vaccinations and every kitty is an indoor kitty. I know the risks and have the funds to deal with a crisis if it does occur.
I mentioned that I was getting a 6 week old kitten. She said that it had to be immunised the second they were taken away from the mother cat. I didn't agree with this and questioned her statement because I thought that it would be too early as there would be the mother's antibodies in the kitten that could intefere with the vaccination.
Needless to say this discussion went nowhere after this point as the vet nurse became very huffy and kept muttering. So far, the now seven week old kitten has not had any vaccinations. He shows no signs of ill health and I have broken the golden rule and allowed him to interact with my two older cats before any shots have been administered.
My older two are up to date with their vaccinations and every kitty is an indoor kitty. I know the risks and have the funds to deal with a crisis if it does occur.