Bathing a cat is something every cat parent should do. Vaccinating the cat can effectively prevent feline distemper, feline herpes, rabies virus and other diseases. So how many days can a cat take a bath after being vaccinated? Do you really know it?

How many days can a cat take a bath after being vaccinated?

You cannot bathe your pet cat immediately after injecting the vaccine. Because after the vaccine is injected, it will take a while for antibodies to form in the kitten's body. Only after the antibodies are formed can the cat have enough strength to resist external harm.

This time period also needs to be implemented in accordance with the doctor's opinions and instructions. Generally speaking, it is most appropriate for cats to take a bath two weeks after receiving two doses of vaccine.

Vaccination process

Generally, the injection is given when the cat is about 8 weeks old, one month after the cat is weaned, and the antibodies it acquires from breast milk disappear. A kitten that has just been brought home and has changed its environment cannot be vaccinated immediately. It is best to wait until it adapts to the new environment to prevent stress reactions.

First of all, cat vaccines require two to three injections in the first year. The injections are the same vaccine, but their effects are different.

The first shot only releases a signal in the cat’s body, allowing its immune system to recognize the virus.

With the first shot of preparation, the second shot of vaccine can take effect. After the second dose of vaccine enters the cat's body, the cat's body functions can produce antibodies corresponding to the viral disease, truly establishing a viral immune system. However, it will take 7 to 10 days to complete the construction. Because of this, it is not recommended to take the cat out or take a bath within 7 to 10 days after the cat is vaccinated, in order to prevent infection from external contact and artificial reduction of the cat's resistance.

Sometimes two vaccinations are enough, but now some pet hospitals have three vaccination packages, which is safer.

Finally, if you want good results, it is best to wait 2 to 3 weeks between each injection. This is also the method with the best clinical response for cats.

After the three doses of cat vaccination in the first year, one dose every year is enough. Because the antibodies produced by cats after each vaccination are just enough to immunize them for one year, it is very necessary to replenish ammunition and strengthen them in time.