Kittens First Jabs Side Effects

Decreased appetite and activity.

Kittens first jabs side effects. Pain redness and swelling at the injection site. Therefore it s important that you are careful about where you allow your kitten to go until then. Vaccination is a very effective way of preventing disease and the benefits far outweigh the possible side effects. It is passed on through direct contact with infected cats and is fairly common in the uk.

Vaccinations can also cause lameness as some cause inflammation of the joints. He has just had his first vaccinations and a microchip he seemed to actually like the vet although not the carrier box. Less common symptoms that do require a vet visit include. It s worth knowing so you can look for the signs.

If you are concerned that you pet is at a higher risk of having a vaccine reaction for example if they are old or unwell discuss the risks with your vet to help you make an informed decision about whether to vaccinate or not. It should start to disappear within a couple weeks. Sneezing mild coughing snotty nose or other respiratory signs may occur 2 5 days after your pet receives an intranasal vaccine. Fever high temperature above 38c more common at the second and third dose.

Persistent vomiting itchy skin with signs of bumps rash swelling around the face and muzzle severe coughing or breathing difficulties sudden collapse. Feline chlamydophilosis is caused by chlamydophila bacteria which used to be known as feline chlamydia and usually attacks a cat s eyes and nose first. I am a newbie kitten owner and i have just come from the vets with my little 10 5 week old. Strictly speaking a kitten is not fully protected by the vaccinations until around 10 days after their second set of jabs.

9 mcsquirtle jan 23 2012. Some of the cat vaccination side effects that have been reported are. Fever severe lethargy loss of appetite vomiting diarrhea swelling and redness around the injection site lameness hives. Localised swelling lethargy slight fever low appetite sneezing or coughing.

If your kitten is displaying worrying symptoms such as weakness or vomiting contact your nearest emergency vets. However you should still be on the lookout for the following symptoms that might indicate negative side effects from a cat vaccine. A small firm swelling under the skin may develop at the site of a recent vaccination. It can progress to affect their lungs stomach intestines and reproductive tract.