The cuteness of pet cats is something many cat lovers cannot resist. Beneath their adorable appearance lies a warm heart. Of course, cat owners need to understand whether their cats are healthy; it makes raising them much easier. When taking cats for vaccination, try to avoid other pets receiving medical treatment and stay away from rest areas, because at this unvaccinated stage, the cat’s own antibodies may have lost effectiveness and are highly susceptible to infection. Keep as far away as possible.

Cats, like humans, need to receive a vaccination to prevent some hidden diseases from occurring. Sometimes health checkups are even more important than vaccines, such as parasite examinations, which greatly help maintain a cat’s health. It is generally recommended to have an annual health checkup. Pet cats need vaccines, but annual vaccination is not encouraged. Always remember that the usual vaccine’s effective protection period is close to seven years. If a pet cat has severe or even life-threatening reactions to vaccines, do not vaccinate them again.

For routine vaccines, cats can receive their first shot after three months of age, provided they are completely healthy. After that, an annual booster shot is required. To prevent the vaccine’s effectiveness from expiring, owners can vaccinate their cats one month before the anniversary. Non-routine vaccines generally only require one injection. Additionally, it should be noted that the rabies vaccine usually requires only one shot; no further doses are needed in subsequent years, provided the cat lives strictly indoors and does not have contact with the outside world.

If uncertain about vaccinating your pet cat, a serum test can be performed first to check if the cat already has antibodies. Just one blood draw is enough for testing. Please do not vaccinate blindly—vaccines carry potential risks. Pet cats should not be vaccinated annually if they do not go outside or come into contact with stray cats.