I was recently interviewing a vet on my show CAT CHAT about the dangers of routine vaccinations for cats, and the need instead to do blood tests to see what the cat is already immune to because of earlier vaccinations or exposure. After the show I got this really nice note. I think the warning is important enough for everyone to sit up and take notice.
First and foremost I have to say that I love the show! You have definitely made a positive difference in those cats (and their owners) lives whose diet has been changed to wet food.
I wanted to contact you as one more piece of data against over-vaccination. My beautiful 15 year old Maine Coone (Baby) passed away three weeks ago after a long battle with a squamous cell carcinoma on his thigh. The veterinary hospital where he was treated noted that it was odd that the tumor was located in the vaccination area, but no final conclusions were drawn.
This week we discovered a small bump in the same location on my 8 year old Maine Coone mix. The early discovery may have saved her life, or at least bought us more precious time together. (The surgery was postponed due to the storm, but we plan to have it removed as soon as possible.)
I always thought I was doing the right thing when I made the decision to vaccinate my babies. As a more informed pet parent I will question whether vaccines are required in the future.
Thank you!
