Ant that’s mostly because the side effects play an increasingly important role - and rightly so! Especially in cats and dogs, the question arises why the animals must undergo an annual vaccination even though there are already vaccines that ensure a longer immunization (at least in the United States).
Are the vaccines so "bad" or are the pharmaceutical industry and vets all about "making money" from vaccines?
It is known that a vaccine cannot offer 100% protection. Cats need to be vaccinated once a year, at least until the age of six. This way, the risks that a cat develops a viral disease are minimized.
It is up to each keeper to decide whether and how often the animal should be vaccinated. Rabies is the only exception. Rabies can attack and kill unvaccinated cats or cats which were vaccinated more than one year ago. Therefore, the risk of developing rabies should be reduced to zero (it would be nice if this country allowed the three-year vaccine and if the veterinary authorities recognized it). Anyone who wants to take their animal to an animal hotel should have it revaccinated.
Hopefully, something will happen in the next few years and veterinarians will care about the welfare of your four-legged friends more - vaccinations will not be annual anymore and pets will not undergo only a routine annual examination (a nice thought). Of course there is no guarantee this will ever happen...
Warning: Poisonous houseplants
There are plants which can cause serious poisoning in cats in almost every household. Poisonous plants should be removed from your budget. Only Cyprus and green lily grass should remain.
Smokers should be informed that nicotine deposits on the leaves of plants and can cause serious damage to cats if they eat them. Therefore, cat owners who smoke should only do that in open air…
Another thing about poisoning:
Do not waste any time in case you suspect that your cat may be suffering from poisoning and take it to the vet immediately. Do not give it anything.
There are water-soluble and fat-soluble toxins! Remove any poison that may be left on the skin (bathe the cat, wash it with mild shampoo), cut its hair if necessary and take it to the vet. Just make sure that the cat does not lick itself.
If the cat has vomited, take its vomit to the vet so he can quickly determine the type and quantity of poison the cat has ingested if you do not know what the cat has eaten.
The little "pharmacy"
Drugs used in human medicine can be dangerous for cats. Serious illness, injury and poisoning must be treated by a vet. Nevertheless, it is useful to take some first-aid measures. It is also helpful and useful to have the most important phone numbers to hand - that of the vet, even an emergency number of the poison control center, a taxi number, the animal rescue service number, the fire department number - and a first aid kit.
You should always use sterile gauze bandages for first aid in case of an accident. Elastic bandages can block the blood circulation! If a blood vessel pops, squeeze it and then apply a firm bandage. Press the bandage halfway to the wound.
If a foreign body has been drilling in the cat, pull it out at all costs! Cover the wound with sterile material and try to dampen the excessive bleeding. Take the cat to the vet immediately!
The scissors must have rounded corners.
Tweezers (possibly with a magnifying glass) should be to hand, for example for pulling out glass splinters, thorns or insect stings.
(Normally, the body temperature of the cat is 38 to 39 degrees.) The thermometer should be digital or it should be a baby fever thermometer. Lubricate the hole with Vaseline so that the cat feels more comfortable.
Cats usually do not like tablets, not even with the finest treats such as multi-vitamin paste, meat, veal sausage, butter, etc... You should ask the vet for a liquid product or a tablet that can dissolve in water. You can take a disposable syringe (without a metal needle) and inject the drug in the lateral cheek slowly and carefully.
You should always have dressing material to hand because a cat in pain and panic will certainly answer any well-intentioned help with any available weapons.
Medicines intended for animals must be separated from those intended for people.
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