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My kitten (he was born 2/25) got his rabies and his second round of distemper last night....after sitting in the vet office for 2 hours. He slept with me like normal last night, but he was more whiny when we picked him up. This morning he ate a small amount of food, but every time we pick him up he whines. He doesn't seem to want to play, but he will follow my finger if I put it in front of him. He isn't feeling warmer than normally and his eyes look good.
Is this normal for a kitten? I called the vet and they said I should bring him in, however they made me wait 2 hours last night cause they failed to check us in. I had even asked twice about when we were next! They are also a good 30 min car ride. My parents said it could take him 24-48 hours to feel back to normal. He got his shots last night around 8pm
I know my dog and older cat can act off after going to the vet and getting vaccines. I'm just worried cause he's a baby and he is not being his normal self.
My vet puts a notice on the bottom of the bill when my cats get vaccinations: "Some cats may experience lethargy and soreness after their vaccination. If this persists for more than 24 hours, please call the office."
My own experience has been that very young and very old cats are the most likely to be lethargic and blah the next day, especially if they get more than one vaccination. As long as he is drinking, eating a little bit and using the litter box, I would just keep an eye on him for a day or so.
My vet puts a notice on the bottom of the bill when my cats get vaccinations: "Some cats may experience lethargy and soreness after their vaccination. If this persists for more than 24 hours, please call the office."
My own experience has been that very young and very old cats are the most likely to be lethargic and blah the next day, especially if they get more than one vaccination. As long as he is drinking, eating a little bit and using the litter box, I would just keep an eye on him for a day or so.
He is eating. He ate his whole bowl of food this afternoon. He is just resting most of the day so I got nervous cause I am use to the super playful and wanting to be held kitty. He hasn't had an accident on the floor so I am assuming he is using the liter box as normals
Don't have more than one vax done at a time. When my cat needed both rabies and FVRCP boosters they were done 2 weeks apart, per the vet's recommendation.
Our Ringo had a bad reaction to a rabies booster (hiding, would not eat, cried in pain) and we had to take him to the vet. We will no longer vaccinate him because of this.
Our Ringo had a bad reaction to a rabies booster (hiding, would not eat, cried in pain) and we had to take him to the vet. We will no longer vaccinate him because of this.
I have to get the rabies because of state law and my apartment rules. He is doing great now. He won't be getting the other shot again. Only his rabies.
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