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My cat was limp and weak after her first shots. What happened?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 8 lbs

Lilly Had Her First 2 Shots Today&We Found Out She Had Earmites &Vet Put Some Drops In Her Ear For That..All Around Noon. She Was Just Laying On Me&Was Limp But Breathing, Opening Her Eyes. But Had No Strength. (She Is Back To Normal Now.) But What Just Happened To My Kitty?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 23rd, 2018

It sounds like Lilly may have had a delayed hypersensitivity reaction to one of her vaccinations. You should call your vet and mention it so that in the future, they can give only vaccine at a time and/or keep her at the hospital for the day when she is getting vaccinated so they can watch her. As long as she is back to normal now she should be fine. If she still doesn't seem right to you tomorrow you should get her back to your vet for a recheck exam. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

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