Late with vaccinations. What to do?

[lapetitesiren]

I missed the date for the annual jabs for my cat. Ashamed to say it's not the first time. Last time I had to give two sets of jabs. Is this really neccessary or is it a money making exercise from the people who make the vaccines? Does anyone know the answer to this? Thank you oh wise mumsnetters.

[BarefootHippieChick]

Last year my cats were 2 months late for their boosters, the vet still did it but said it's better to have it done within the year as apparently it's just more effective.

[PinkSparklyPussyCat]

How late are you? I seem t remember my previous vet saying there wasn't a problem with being up to 2 months late.

[viccat]

There's about a 12 week window from the date when it's still ok but some vet's have slightly different rules.

Otherwise yes, you'll have to restart again with a course of 2 vaccinations.

[Vinorosso74]

Our vet said up to 3 months is ok.

[lapetitesiren]

I think about six weeks. Interesting the different advice people have been given. I think I was told about 2 weeks delay. I haven't rushed as once late I was going to do her at the same time as young cat ( then it will be twice as expensive when I make a mistake)

[lapetitesiren]

I think I will take her on Monday and just do one set. I don't want to put her at risk but it seems unnecessary to do a booster.

[Vinorosso74]

Six weeks over is fine! The annual booster is all she'll need. If your vet suggests otherwise I would look to change vets.