What Shots Are Needed for Indoor Cats?

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Q: I have five cats that are all indoor cats, and if they ever go outside I'm with them. What shots are necessary and how often?Q: I have five cats that are all indoor cats, and if they ever go outside I'm with them. What shots are necessary and how often?

A: First I would recommend checking your local town laws on rabies vaccines. Many towns require that all animals have a rabies vaccine by law. I personally recommend that any cat that goes outside should have a distemper vaccine. That is a viral disease that can be in your yard especially if strays wander there. Your veterinarian can give you more information on these vaccines and can advise you further as to whether or not they are needed yearly.

Dr. Lauren Brickman Dr. Brickman started as a veterinary technician at Garden City Park in 1997 and went on to…

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