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Vaccine Sarcoma
Regular vaccinations for your cat are important to his health, but in rare cases they can be a problem.
Veterinarians across the U.S. are seeing a slight increase in the number of cancerous tumors, called sarcomas, in places where cats recently had vaccinations.
Sarcomas are uncommon-four or fewer per 10,000 vaccinations-but serious and very difficult to manage successfully. To reduce your cat's risk of developing a sarcoma, talk to your veterinarian about ways to lessen the number of shots your cat requires.
Carefully examine the cat's environment, including his potential exposure to infectious agents. If there's little risk, certain vaccinations may not be necessary. For more information, consult your veterinarian.
"When a cat chooses to be friendly, it's a big deal, because a cat is picky."
~ Mike Deupree
When bringing a feline friend home to your resident kitty do not expect them to be friends right away. In the beginning they may actually act very angrily around each other. To safely introduce two cats to each other consider placing the two animals in the same room, one in a crate, allowing the other cat to wander, then switch.
