This Question is Answered 
    Show me another

    Tigger88

    My Cat Is Limping After His Feline Leukemia Vaccine Yesterday. Should I Be Worried?

    My kitten is 5 months old and this is his booster shot. He is limping and seems to be in a lot of pain. He reacted badly to this initial vaccine, by being lethargic and sleeping for many hours. He has done that this time too, but also has a fever, limping and pain. Also, he is eating very little and not drinking. I've been using a small syringe to give him water.

    asked 4 months ago

    Report

    Can't find what you're looking for?

    Ask a Question, Get an Answer ASAP


    Answers


    AnnFalkDVM

    Your cat needs to be rechecked by your veterinarian.  He sounds very sensitive to vaccine and has a reaction to them.  He needs to be placed on medication to help with his discomfort, reduce his fever, and get him eating and drinking again.  Your veterinarian may administer subcutaneous fluids (fluids under the skin) to help with hydration.  It is a concern when kittens stop eating and drinking--they are very prone to dehydration and hypoglycemia. 

    answered 4 months ago   

    Add Comment
    View Comments [1]
    Report

    Thank you for your response. My kitten has since begun eating and drinking again. His fever is gone and he is alert to his surroundings. He seems to be having joint pain. He is moving very slowly and only short distances. He is not playing and not very active. I spoke with my vet and they say, that since he is so sensitive to everything, they don't want to give him anything else. I am watching him for now. Hopefully, he will come out of this soon. He does have an appt with the vet on Tuesday morning.

    comment made by Tigger88 4 months ago    Report

    Edit Comment

    New Comment

    1000 words left

      Categories

      What is Blurtit ?

      Ask questions on any topic, get great answers from real people for FREE. Blurtit has hundreds of thousand of members so your sure to get the answer your looking for.

      Ask a Question.

        Ask the Community a Question

        Home » Pets » Cats