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Old January 25th, 2008, 06:40 AM
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Thank you for your kind words. This is really terrible inasmuch as I didn't want the vaccines for these indoor cats anyway.
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Old January 25th, 2008, 07:48 AM
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Stacey,please don't panic,although it's easier said than done,I know..:sad:
One of my cats had a large lump on his thigh after vaccination,it did go away but it took a couple of weeks.
My vet said the same as yours,give it some time.
Vaccine or not,is debatable and rabies only every 3 yrs,for sure...I even obted out for any vaccine at all this year for my oldest cat.
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Old January 25th, 2008, 07:57 AM
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Thank you for your feedback. I appreciate it. I'm so upset with myself because I declined the vaccines twice and went into verbal battle with the vet. Finally he won. What bothers me is that Jasmine, like most balinese, is so small. She's only 6.5 pounds and she got the same dose as my Elizabeth who weighs 13 pounds.

I'm irritated with myself for giving in. If I had stuck to my guns she wouldn't be in this position.

What's most alarming is that it has been four weeks since their vaccinations. It took place Dec. 29th and this lump was just discovered. So, the lump should have been gone about two weeks ago. I'm simply horrified.

Further, my calico has a lump and they are the two smallest cats. Sadie and Jasmine both weigh about 6.5 pounds.
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Old January 25th, 2008, 08:36 AM
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Stacey,if it's already been that long,although sometimes it takes a while to go away,I would probably take them back to the vet,maybe look for another vet.
I think most vets know vaccinations every year is not needed,but it is a money-maker for sure,all cats need vaccinations,but definetly not every year.
My 12,10 and 5yr old cats have been vaccinated every year and until I joined this Forum and read different articles,I just took for granted they needed vaccines every year,since the vet said so.
But not anymore,strangely my vets did not argue
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