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Posted by PHDrTobin on January 29, 2003 at 10:33:01:

In Reply to: Distemper Shots posted by judy12 on January 28, 2003 at 12:47:34:

:Dr. Toban, I just read what you told someboby back in Nov. 2002 about how a cat only needs one distemper shot in its life. Well then, why is it I can't even bring in cat in to be looked at by the vet without his having a distemper shot? They absolutely refuse to treat him unless he gets a shot!
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There are several things that you should consider:
1. A veterinary practice is a business. More services meanmore income.
2. You must make the ultimate decision as to what you want done for your pet, hopefully when you have all the information so that your decision is based on a balanced view of the pros and cons.
3.If your vet feels that any animal that hasn't had a distemper vaccination within the last year is facing a life-threatening risk, he should tell you thatand allow you to sign a waiver accepting that risk. Then only your cat would be at risk, supposedly, as all the other cats are vaccinated. Or is hhe vaccine is not protective of the other cats?
4. When did you, or your vet, last have a polio vaccination?

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