My neighbor gave me a kitten that their cat had for free, so we adopted it, and it's 3 months old living ind..

Question

my neighbor gave me a kitten that their cat had for free, so we adopted it, and it's 3 months old living indoors all it's life, does it need to be vaccinated at all or given any other nessesary special treatment?

Answer 1

Yes,it will need vaccinated against feline rhinotracheitis,calicivirus,panleukopeni... and rabies,and it needs to be wormed and spayed or neutered.The vaccinations should be repeated every three years.If the cat goes out,it will need a leukemia shot as well. There's no such thing as a "free" cat.They all need veterinary care and food.Your neighbors should get their cat spayed.

Answer 2

Professionals and many or most people will tell you that yes, it needs to be vaccinated, etc. even if it's an indoor cat.  I disagree.  I have an indoor cat  who is now 18 years old.  The only time I took her for shots was when she got sick and had to stay at the vets for a day or two and they won't take the cat unless she is up to date with her shots.  That was two times.  Personally, if my cat is in the house all the time, I don't see where she will get rabies so, why would she need a rabies shot annually?  And as far as the other shots, I guess they wouldn't hurt but I don't get them.  I don't, I guess, because I really don't have the money for things like that.  But, if I felt it was really necessary, then I would find the money.  I dont think it's necessary.

It definitely should be spayed or neutered. If not, the female will bleed during her cycle and a male cat will spray this disgusting smelling stuff all over the house, marking his territory.  It probably also makes both sexes more placid since you won't have any aggressive behavior during times they'd normally be in heat.

As far as special treatment, if it's an indoor cat, you'd better start learning how to clip its nails and get yourself some scratching poles or things for the cat to claw at.  Otherwise, it will ruin your furniture.  It is a natural instinct for cats to run their claws on things.  

Some people get their cats declawed in the front claws.  They say not to do it in the back because if the cat ever did get out of the house and got in a fight, he'd need the back claws to defend himself at least.  There are different opinions on declawing cats.  Those who are against it are VERY against it and will look at you like you've got two heads if you say that's what you want to do.  Animal shelters won't let you adopt a cat if you say you're going to declaw it.  BUT, vets readily do the procedure so, I don't know ----

I'm just an ordinary person, giving opinions or telling you things I know or have heard.

Answer 3

Yes,it does need some vaccinations,we can't be too sure.So take it to the vet.And besides,the cat neds to enjoy some outer fresh air.And DON'T KILL IT.

Answer 4

Yes please take the kitten to your vet for a check up and all vaccinations and worming if needed.

all kittens and adult cats even if an indoor cat, does need all its health checks and shots to stay healthy

and congrats on taking the little kitten into your home....enjoy and you will both become best friends for life.

good luck

you so not have to wait till the kitten is 6 mos old for the check up and shots and worming...

call your vet, he will tell you when to take it in....please do not listen to someone that never takes their cat in to have it checked or never gives shots, just because its an indoor cat, does not mean it cant get sick, this is not true, indoor cats do get sick, and need vet visits to keep healthy......

Answer 5

You need to bring it to a vet, get some shots and make sure it's okay. I think you have to wait till 6 months, but can't hurt to call.

:)

Answer 6

Love your cat. Take him/her to a vet who will recommend what vaccinations, medications the cat may need.  Even if the cat is indoors only,  he/she can still get infected with various things you do not want a loved one to have or pass on.  You and the cat would be happier also  if the cat is spayed. Then  he/she will not have the huge desire to go outdoors and/or create problems indoors.  

Answer 7

Yes your kitten still needs to be vaccinated and spayed or neutered.

Answer 8

vaccinations depend on where you live. some cities require rabies shots, some dont.

vets recommend shots based on what is common in your area.

kitty should have a check up. discuss what shots he needs with the vet, then decide if you think kitty needs them.

most shots are for inside/outside cats, cats that have contact with other cats.

Answer 9

Every kitten indoors or not should be brought to the vets to get a checkup and it's shots. Also once they are old enough it should also be taken to your vet and neutered if male or spayed if it's a female. When you take the kitten to the vet they will give it all the necessary treatments that it needs so far. They may afterward ask you to set up another appointment for its second or final set of shots.

Enjoy your new kitten and Good luck with everything.