Cats

[zogg8]

is it necessary to have yearly booster jabs

[boxtops]

Yes. For immunity to a number of cat diseases, including cat flu (which can be fatal), feline HIV, feline enteritis, etc.

[Prudie]

Strictly speaking I expect it is however I bet masses of cat owners stop bothering after the first couple of years with rare problems. Not surprising as it's just cost me over £70 for 1 cat.

[boxtops]

Blimey prudie, that's dear!

[Prudie]

It is, I even wondered if she made a mistake as I paid £37 for the first one and then asked for another £35 this week for the follow up (standard 8 week and 12 week). the receptionist assured me they charge for each injection.

[catswhiskas]

Yes , especially if they are going to a cattery, Riley has just had his booster £23.00

[Peaspeculiars]

Would you risk it?
Hopefully not.
If you go to a 'Vets for Pets' they do a one off payment 'Vacs for Life' programme which covers yearly vaccinations for the rest of the animal's life for £99. Saves money in the long run :-)

[paddywak]

Seems expensive prudie,We only paid around £40 for Max and that incuded his kennel cough

[campbellking]

My two kitties are both on 'vaccines for life', which means the yearly check-up and vaccines are pre-paid, and as now they've now done over 6 years on it, I think we're 'in credit'.
As Robbie came from a farm campsite, the vet said he was more vulnerable to kitty HIV, so I think it's worth it for peace of mind.

[Lil'Lucy]

Just an interesting note about Vet4Pets and their Vaccine for Life. They do their vaccines at a massive loss leader - then they are trained to try and "sell" or "detect" lots of other problems/treatment that need are then added on at a massive mark up. Their model is to attract as many people as possible with vaccines and then make large amounts of money of the "extras". Buyer beware.

[campbellking]

My cats' vaccine for life is not through 'vets for pets', but through a local independent vets. It was slightly more expensive than them, but has more than paid itself back.