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Is it safe to vaccinate an indoor cat with a urinary blockage history?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 3 years and 4 months old | 12 lbs

Cat had urinary blockage. Is on Science Diet c/d. Is it safe to get him vaccinated for rabies/distemper? He is 100% indoor cat.

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 10th, 2018

Hello. There is no reason that a cat that previously blocked should not receive vaccinations. At the very least, the rabies vaccine should be kept up to date. For feline distemper/leukemia, as long as Ray has received the kitten series, & 1 booster one year later, then I am OK with boosting this vaccine every 2-3 years. Cats can slip outdoors so it is best to try & keep immunity up. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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