How to vaccinate cats yourself

How to vaccinate cats yourself

In the past 10 days, hot topics about pet health on the Internet have mainly focused on cat and dog vaccinations, daily pet care, and prevention of sudden diseases. Among them, "vaccinating cats yourself" has become the focus of many pet owners. This article will combine recent hot topics to provide you with a detailed analysis of how to vaccinate cats at home, and provide structured data for reference.

1. Recent hot pet health topics

2. Detailed steps for vaccinating cats yourself

1.Preparation: First, you need to purchase regular veterinary vaccines, make sure the vaccines are within the validity period, and store them in accordance with the instructions (usually refrigerated at 2-8°C). Prepare disposable syringes, alcohol cotton balls and other tools.

2.Cat status check: Make sure the cat is in good health and has no symptoms such as fever or diarrhea. It is best to measure your temperature before vaccination (normal range is 38-39°C).

3.Injection operation: Select the subcutaneous injection at the back of the cat’s neck. First use an alcohol cotton ball to disinfect the skin, then lift the skin to form a tent shape, insert the needle under the skin at a 45-degree angle, and slowly inject the vaccine.

4.post-injection care: After the injection, gently rub the injection site to help disperse the drug. Observe the cat for 30 minutes to see if there is any allergic reaction (such as facial swelling, difficulty breathing, etc.).

3. Precautions and Risk Warnings

1.Vaccine options: Regular veterinary vaccines must be used, and human vaccines must not be used on pets. This point has been emphasized by many veterinary experts in recent popular discussions.

2.emergency preparedness: Have anti-allergy medications (such as dexamethasone) ready in case your cat has an allergic reaction. Recently, there have been many cases of vaccine allergy shared on social media.

3.Follow-up observations: Normal reactions such as loss of appetite and listlessness may occur within 24-48 hours after vaccination. If it lasts for more than 3 days or symptoms such as vomiting or diarrhea occur, you should seek medical treatment in time.

4. Professional advice

According to recent popular science content from pet doctors on social media, although it is theoretically possible to vaccinate cats by yourself, they generally recommend:

1. The first vaccination is best completed at a pet hospital, where professionals can operate and establish an immunization file.

2. The risks of self-vaccination include: improper injection leading to abscess, improper storage of vaccine, failure to deal with emergencies, etc.

3. If you must vaccinate yourself, be sure to learn the correct technique in advance and ensure you can receive timely medical support.

5. Summary

Although vaccinating your cat yourself can save time and money, it does come with certain risks. It is recommended to consider comprehensively based on factors such as the cat’s personality and its own operating ability. If you decide to vaccinate yourself, you must strictly follow the operating procedures and be prepared for emergencies. Many cases that have been hotly discussed on the Internet recently show that correct vaccination is crucial to cat health, and the method must be chosen carefully.

Through the structured data and detailed description of this article, we hope to help pet owners comprehensively understand the relevant knowledge of "vaccinating cats by themselves" and make the choice that is most beneficial to the health of their cats.