{"id":79,"date":"2024-09-11T04:31:19","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T12:31:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sacramentocathospital.com\/blog\/?p=79"},"modified":"2024-09-12T04:33:30","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T12:33:30","slug":"understanding-cat-vaccinations-what-your-feline-friend-needs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sacramentocathospital.com\/blog\/understanding-cat-vaccinations-what-your-feline-friend-needs\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Cat Vaccinations: What Your Feline Friend Needs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Bringing your cat in for their shot may seem like something a good pet owner just does as part of their pet\u2019s wellness plan<\/a>, but why are cat vaccinations so important? Sacramento Cat Hospital<\/a> feels that it is essential that all pet owners understand feline vaccines, and why pets need them to stay healthy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Vaccinate?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Almost all pets need vaccines of some kind to stay healthy and safe, and many California jurisdictions require at least rabies vaccinations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Young kittens, older pets, and immunocompromised animals can be at increased risk of diseases due to decreased immune function. It is important to protect them as much as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vaccines are a way to expose the body to a bacteria or virus, and to help it form a natural immune response. This response means if the bacteria or virus is ever encountered again, the body is ready to fight it off. Protecting your pet is an important part of wellness care<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Non-Core and Core Vaccines for Cats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not every pet needs every vaccination. Some cat vaccinations are considered core, or essential, though. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n