My pregnant cat has no vaccines. Is it safe to vaccinate her now?

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• Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on August 24th, 2018

  Vaccines are generally not recommended in pregnant animals unless there is a high risk of exposure (such as in a shelter setting). I would think it woulld be best to delay the vaccines a little and update them after the kittens are born, but you should check with your vet first to see what they would recommend. They know the overall risk in your area and her vaccine and health history.

  

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• Answered By Mirissa Duncil, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on September 5th, 2017

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  I generally do not recommend vaccinations in sick or unhealthy animals-it will not be beneficial if they are already ill. It is impossible to tell without seeing her (and even then, most times) if the mother will abort the new kittens or not. It depends on the severity of the illness. Likely the illness will require a trip for the animals affected to your local veterinarian for antibiotics and further treatment-usually if it is only a respiratory infection it is quite treatable. I recommend taking the affected ones as soon as you can-early treatment minimizes complications.
  
  Separate them from any other cats you have until they are well again-clean all food dishes and litter boxes they have used as well.

  

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• Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

  Veterinarian

  Published on February 27th, 2018

  Ideally diagnosis of pregnancy should be performed before vaccinating as some of them could potentially affect the kittens.
  If your cat is already vaccinated will pass part of the immunity through the colostrum.
  Please ask your veterinarian to confirm diagnosis first.
  
  Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

  

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