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Is it safe to vaccinate my kitten while she's on antibiotics?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 3 lbs

Can I bring my kitten for shots if she’s on antibiotics

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 22nd, 2018

This will depend on why your kitten is on antibiotics. Usually a pet on antibiotics is ill and since only healthy animals should be vaccinated to ensure that the entire immune system is trained, it is advisable to wait with vaccinations until your kitten is healthy again and off the antibiotics.

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