Just adopted a kitten. Can cats get too many vaccinations?

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We have been taking care of a tabby kitten for the past week after finding her outside during a coyote alert. She has no microchip or collar and even after a week+ of searching, we have yet to find her owner. At this point, we are looking to adopt her. She has obvious signs of being cared for previously and we know if we were to adopt her, it's required by law for her to have shots, though she might have already had them. My question is, can a cat have too many vaccinations? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | 6 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

Thank you for taking her in. Generally we vaccinate cats yearly to every three years when they are adults. It is fine to go ahead and vaccinate Cleopatra again even if she's had them before. There are no side effects and it's best for you and her to be protected, especially from rabies. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you get answers to your veterinary questions.

Just adopted a kitten. Can cats get too many vaccinations?

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