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Kittens
Sept 6, 2005 10:54:59 GMT 1
Post by bagpuss on Sept 6, 2005 10:54:59 GMT 1
I'm taking on two kittens (litter brother & sister) soon to live in my barns & stables. What age do they have their vaccinations & also when can they have their little operations - I don't want any accidents!
Thanks!
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ruby
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Kittens
Sept 6, 2005 11:15:12 GMT 1
Post by ruby on Sept 6, 2005 11:15:12 GMT 1
If my memory serves me they can have their first vaccs from 9 weeks and then the second jab is given 3 weeks later. They are usually neutered at 6 months although I think there's been some talk that they could eb done younger. Best bet is just to give your vet a call, they'll tell you over the phone and can tell you much it's gong to cost.
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berylsmum
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Kittens
Sept 6, 2005 11:18:10 GMT 1
Post by berylsmum on Sept 6, 2005 11:18:10 GMT 1
Can't remember off the top of my head, my 'kittens' are just coming up seven years old. The best bet would be to ring your vets and ask them.
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Kittens
Sept 6, 2005 11:49:01 GMT 1
Post by Karon on Sept 6, 2005 11:49:01 GMT 1
They should be neutered at 6 months although I think male cats can be done as young as 5 months. Ellis has just had his first vaccination but that's not much help - he's 18 months old!! The vaccinations are definitely 3 weeks apart though. You do realise we need photos of the kittens, don't you
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Kittens
Sept 6, 2005 16:12:53 GMT 1
Post by bagpuss on Sept 6, 2005 16:12:53 GMT 1
Thanks folk! Karon - photo will be taken when I get them - if I can work out how to post one
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Kittens
Sept 6, 2005 16:18:54 GMT 1
Post by bexj on Sept 6, 2005 16:18:54 GMT 1
I'm in the same situation with my 2 kittens - they will be done in the next couple of weeks, between 51/2 and 6 months. Having said that, neither have shown any signs of wanting to "play" with each other yet ;D
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Kittens
Sept 7, 2005 10:31:25 GMT 1
Post by Karon on Sept 7, 2005 10:31:25 GMT 1
My two, Gomez and Morticia, were done at 7 months and didn't show any signs of being interested in each other "that way", but I have seen a male farm cat showing an unhealthy interest in his own mum when he was just 5 months old! They turned out beautiful kittens (all rehomed and all still alive at 13 years old AFAIK) but him and his brother were off to the vet very soon after - I don't think they ever forgave me ;D ;D
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