Cat booster vaccinations

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Hi all,

We have two sibling cats 5yrs old. They are due their booster vacs but the cost is £52 per cat and like many families we are struggling with the cost of living. Do those with cats get them boostered every year or every few years? I have read up online that the 1yr is not required and that many cats immunity to most diseases lasts a lot longer than vets claim, assuming they had their vacs as kittens and a couple of boosters since.

We live in a greater London suburb and I can't recall seeing any stray or ferral cats around the neighbourhood in the 9 years we have been here that may be likely to carry disease or infections.

Every year. I used to work in a vets (reception) & I've seen cats die of preventable diseases after deciding not to continue boosters. It also means they get a yearly check up which may pick up things I hadn't noticed before they become more serious (gradual weight loss, heart murmur, enlarged thyroid etc.).

I get mine done every year. I've had cats growing up that have died from horrific preventable illnesses and I'm not risking it with mine. It doesn't have to be a stray or feral cat that passes on a disease, there are plenty of pets that are unneutered toms with FIV around.

I have a monthly plan for my cats that covers their parasite protection (flea and worm), their annual boosters, an annual check up and I think some basic tests. If your vet offers something similar I would go for that. Annual check ups are useful to have as dental issues creep up on you and before you know it you're spending a fortune having multiple teeth removed.

Yes my cat is done every year. She rarely goes out now but I'd rather be safe than sorry. As a pp has said, a monthly plan might work out better--mine includes annual vaccination, all flea and worm treatment and a %age off (certain) procedures. I think it's £11 p/m

Yes, every year. DP was made redundant in 2020 and money was really tight but we shaved down that month’s food shop by £10 a week to cover it (I think it was £45 at the time for her check and jabs, last year it was £51).