Does my cat with cerebellar hypoplasia from distemper need vaccine?

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My cat has cerebral hypoplasia that I was told was caused by the mother cat having distemper while she was pregnant. Does my cat need to be vaccinated against distemper? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 3 years and 1 month old | 6 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Yes, Luna should receive her vaccinations just like a "normal" cat - her condition does not have any effect on this :) It's true that cerebellar hypoplasia can be caused by certain types of infections in the mother during pregnancy, including distemper - but this does not confer any kind of long-lasting immunity to the kittens.

Does my cat with cerebellar hypoplasia from distemper need vaccine?

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