Is this new vaccine needed for cats?

[tigwig]

I have just had a letter through from my vets reminding me that my cats's annual boosters are due. They also say they have a new vaccine that will help give him extra protection against 2 of the more recent strains of cat flu. I know they want to make more money out of people so I'm not sure if its necessary. Its to prevent calicivirus. What do others think?

[Ouzel]

My cat went for his boosters last week and was given the same as last year - Tricat Trio & Fel V. The vet didn't mention any additional vaccines and the cost was exactly the same as the previous year - £35.84.

[boxtops]

mine were done at Christmas - nobody said anything to me, we had the same combination as Ouzel.

[boxtops]

It does seem highly infectious http://en.wikipedia.o...ki/Feline_calicivirus

[237SJ]

Tricat Trio covers calicivirus anyway

[tigwig]

So it seems they are just trying to get more money. Surely not!

[brenda]

tigwig -- bet they are!

[CW1]

tigwig, why don't you ask what your vet what the booster DOES cover eg. is it theTricat Trio as 237SJ said and if doesn't include calicivirus, why not ? Use the £35.84 charge as a guide. My other 'alf had boosters for his 5 cats and they were over £40 each !

[Baldric]

When the Vet refers to it as a 'Booster' do they mention their pension fund in the same breath?......................................
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I thought not!

[CatGirl4]

Have you ever seen a poor vet?!

[Baldric]

No such thing, I don't doubt they care for our pets but I think the new-car/pension fund comes a very close second.