{"id":1994,"date":"2020-08-18T07:41:52","date_gmt":"2020-08-18T07:41:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/?p=1994"},"modified":"2020-08-18T07:41:52","modified_gmt":"2020-08-18T07:41:52","slug":"is-there-a-3-year-rabies-vaccine-for-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/is-there-a-3-year-rabies-vaccine-for-cats\/","title":{"rendered":"Is there a 3 year rabies vaccine for cats?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If there&#8217;s a viral disease that drives fear into every pet owner&#8217;s hearts, it&#8217;s rabies &#8212; and it&#8217;s not without reason.&nbsp; Rabies is very fatal for our unvaccinated furry friends because there is no known cure or treatment available for it.&nbsp; Once an animal gets rabies, if they are unvaccinated, it&#8217;s a definite death sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/is-there-a-3-year-rabies-vaccine-for-cats\/#So_is_there_a_3_year_vaccine\" title=\"So is there a 3 year vaccine?\">So is there a 3 year vaccine?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/is-there-a-3-year-rabies-vaccine-for-cats\/#How_often_should_my_cat_be_vaccinated_for_rabies\" title=\"How often should my cat be vaccinated for rabies?\">How often should my cat be vaccinated for rabies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/is-there-a-3-year-rabies-vaccine-for-cats\/#What_are_the_side_effects_I_should_know_about\" title=\"What are the side effects I should know about?\">What are the side effects I should know about?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/is-there-a-3-year-rabies-vaccine-for-cats\/#Why_do_indoor_cats_need_to_be_vaccinated\" title=\"Why do indoor cats need to be vaccinated?\">Why do indoor cats need to be vaccinated?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/is-there-a-3-year-rabies-vaccine-for-cats\/#Common_questions_about_cat_rabies\" title=\"Common questions about cat rabies\">Common questions about cat rabies<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/is-there-a-3-year-rabies-vaccine-for-cats\/#What_are_the_symptoms_of_rabies_in_cats\" title=\"What are the symptoms of rabies in cats?\">What are the symptoms of rabies in cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/is-there-a-3-year-rabies-vaccine-for-cats\/#What_should_I_do_if_I_think_my_cat_has_rabies\" title=\"What should I do if I think my cat has rabies?\">What should I do if I think my cat has rabies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/is-there-a-3-year-rabies-vaccine-for-cats\/#What_should_I_do_if_I_get_bitten_by_an_animal_with_rabies\" title=\"What should I do if I get bitten by an animal with rabies?\">What should I do if I get bitten by an animal with rabies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/is-there-a-3-year-rabies-vaccine-for-cats\/#Is_the_3_year_rabies_vaccine_safe_for_cats\" title=\"Is the 3 year rabies vaccine safe for cats\">Is the 3 year rabies vaccine safe for cats<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/is-there-a-3-year-rabies-vaccine-for-cats\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_is_there_a_3_year_vaccine\"><\/span>So is there a 3 year vaccine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a 3-year vaccine, but it may be more expensive than the yearly. We, therefore, recommend that you consult your vet before deciding how to vaccine your kitty. This is why it&#8217;s absolutely important for us, cat guardians to make sure that our little furballs are regularly vaccinated &#8211; even if they are exclusively indoor cats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_my_cat_be_vaccinated_for_rabies\"><\/span><strong>How often should my cat be vaccinated for rabies?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your kittens can and should get vaccinated as early as they turn eight weeks old.&nbsp; How early is depending on the brand of vaccine chosen for your cat and your vet&#8217;s recommendations.&nbsp; Your cat should then be revaccinated a year later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your <a href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/is-there-a-rattlesnake-vaccine-for-cats\/\" >cat got their initial vaccination<\/a> after they have turned 16 weeks old, they will need a yearly vaccine booster.&nbsp; Otherwise, depending on the vaccine, and of course, what your vet has recommended , your cat may need a booster every year or every three years.&nbsp; The three-year vaccine usually costs more than the annual version so your vet may recommend the latter for your cat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_side_effects_I_should_know_about\"><\/span><strong>What are the side effects I should know about?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll be glad to know that negative vaccine reactions are very rare in cats.&nbsp; In case that your cat is one of the unlucky few who gets the side-effects, they&#8217;re absolutely nothing to worry about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Should your cat get a side effect, expect only a&nbsp; slight fever, lethargy, a decrease in their appetite and slight swelling.&nbsp; These types of reactions will typically disappear in a few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In extremely rare cases when a cat is severely allergic to the vaccine, they may get hives, have itchy, swelling faces, and even collapse.&nbsp; These reactions only occur in fewer than 10 out of 10,000 vaccinated cats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Older vaccine formulations contain adjuvant which boost your cat&#8217;s immune response to vaccines.&nbsp; While these vaccines work really well, they&#8217;re also known to cause some negative reactions on some cats.&nbsp; These days, most vet&#8217;s will recommend non-adjuvanted vaccines.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_indoor_cats_need_to_be_vaccinated\"><\/span><strong>Why do indoor cats need to be vaccinated?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the rabies virus gets transmitted through the saliva of an infected animal &#8212; which means it will get passed on primarily through bites, pet owners might think that their indoor only pets are not at risk of getting rabies.&nbsp; They&#8217;re dead wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All our mammal pets, dogs, cats, rabbits, etc, need to be vaccinated against rabies,&nbsp; As veteran cat owners know too well, our cunning little kitties are expert escape artists.&nbsp; It&#8217;s not a question whether they are able to escape\u2026 it&#8217;s when.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rabies carrying animals like bats and raccoons can definitely sneak inside your house through your chimneys and attics.&nbsp; Bats can trigger your cat&#8217;s hunting instincts.&nbsp; What happens then if the rabies ridden bad decides to nip at your cat?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just to be extra safe, please vaccinate your cats as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_questions_about_cat_rabies\"><\/span><strong>Common questions about cat rabies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_symptoms_of_rabies_in_cats\"><\/span><strong>What are the symptoms of rabies in cats?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After an encounter with an animal with rabies, the virus can actually incubate inside your cat&#8217;s body for a week, to even a whole year.&nbsp; However, when the virus becomes active, you&#8217;ll start to see the symptoms popup one after another very quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the common symptoms that cats with rabies will start to show:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Behavioral change.&nbsp; <\/strong>This includes an increased level of aggression, your cat being restless or even lethargic.&nbsp; Your cat may also become more vocal than usual.<\/li><li><strong>Change in appetite.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Paralysis<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Seizures<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Sudden Death<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, the most reliable way to diagnose rabies in animals is through direct fluorescent antibody test.&nbsp; This test can only be done post mortem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_if_I_think_my_cat_has_rabies\"><\/span><strong>What should I do if I think my cat has rabies?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The very first thing you should do if you think your pet has been infected with rabies is to <strong>protect yourself.<\/strong> Remember, you are a mammal, and you can get infected with rabies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you&#8217;ve put on some protective gloves, <strong>call your vet <\/strong>for an emergency appointment AND your <strong>local animal control <\/strong>so they can safely contain the animal that has infected your pet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopefully, your cat has been vaccinated prior the unfortunate bite.&nbsp; Your cat will then be given a rabies booster vaccine and will be kept under close observation for 45 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_if_I_get_bitten_by_an_animal_with_rabies\"><\/span><strong>What should I do if I get bitten by an animal with rabies?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you, yourself has had an unfortunate interaction with a rabid animal, the only thing you should do is to <strong>go see your doctor IMMEDIATELY<\/strong>.&nbsp; You&#8217;ll be subjected to a series of injections including a rabies immune globulin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Never attempt to apprehend the rabid animal yourself.&nbsp; Please contact your local animal control to get the job done safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_3_year_rabies_vaccine_safe_for_cats\"><\/span>Is the 3 year rabies vaccine safe for cats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 3-year rabies vaccine for cats is just as safe as the 1-year vaccine. If it is an option for you to give your cat a 3-year&nbsp;Purevax (recombinant)&nbsp;Feline Rabies vaccine, this might be an outstanding and&nbsp;safe&nbsp;decision. There is not much difference in how safe a 1-year vaccine and a 3-year vaccine is. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, there is a 3-year rabies vaccine for your cat.&nbsp; It&#8217;s usually more expensive than the annual version so your vet will probably recommend the latter.&nbsp; How often you should get your pets vaccinated should be according to your vet&#8217;s reccomendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Is-there-a-3-year-rabies-vaccine-for-cats-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2090\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Is-there-a-3-year-rabies-vaccine-for-cats-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Is-there-a-3-year-rabies-vaccine-for-cats-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Is-there-a-3-year-rabies-vaccine-for-cats-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Is-there-a-3-year-rabies-vaccine-for-cats.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If there&#8217;s a viral disease that drives fear into every pet owner&#8217;s hearts, it&#8217;s rabies &#8212; and it&#8217;s not without reason.&nbsp; Rabies is very fatal for our unvaccinated furry friends<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":2091,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[8],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Is there a 3 year rabies vaccine for cats? 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