How to Give a Cat Vaccination
You can save money by giving your cat vaccinations instead of taking him to the veterinarian to have them administered. As long as your cat has received vaccinations in the past with no problems, you shouldn’t have any problem giving them to him. Make sure the cat is in good health before giving him vaccinations.
Supplies
- Vaccine
- Syringe
- Put the cat on a table so that its head is away from you. Have a friend help you hold the cat in case he becomes agitated and tries to jump away.
- Take the syringe between your index finger and thumb on your dominant hand. Use your other hand to lift up the skin on your cat.
- Insert the needle into the space you created when you lifted the skin. Push the needs until you feel it enter the cat’s skin one time. Be careful that you don’t push the needle through the skin on the outside. If you do, remove the needs and reinsert it again.
- Pull the plunger back and make sure you do not see any blood. If you do, this means you are in a blood vessel. You will have to remove the needle and reinsert again until you see no blood when you pull the plunger back.
- Push the plunger toward the cat to inject the vaccine. Pull the needle out slowly and then rub the spot where you injected him. This will help calm your cat down and remove any irritation from the shot. Let your cat sit still for a few moments to make sure he is okay. Pick him up and set him on the floor. Keep your eye on him for a while to make sure he has no reaction from the shot.