Is it normal for a cat to have a fever after vaccination?

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

Is it normal for a cat to have a fever after vaccination?

It is relatively normal for cats to have a fever after being vaccinated, because the vaccine itself is a weak virus, which will cause the cat to have symptoms such as loss of appetite and energy, reluctance to move, and low fever within 1-2 days after vaccination. It usually recovers within one to two days. If it does not recover during this period, it is recommended to take the cat to the hospital for examination.

What to do if a cat has a fever after being vaccinated:

1. If it is a low fever, then this is normal. It is usually because the cat has reacted to the immunization drugs. Caused by this, the owner does not need to worry, it will generally disappear within 3 days. Generally, cats should wait for about ten minutes in the hospital after vaccination. If there are any abnormalities within ten minutes, it is recommended to consult the doctor in time.

2. If symptoms such as fever, depression, loss of appetite, etc. occur after returning home, it may be caused by stress. It is recommended to feed the cat probiotics and specialized anti-stress drugs. You can also spray some stress-relieving spray on the cat’s face and play with the cat to relieve the cat’s stress response.

3. If the stress reaction becomes more severe, you must seek medical treatment in time, otherwise it may cause other diseases such as cat abdominal transmission. If not treated in time, it may threaten the cat's life.