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Can I vaccinate my cat while it's recovering from a minor wound?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | unneutered | 11.02 lbs

Can i vaccine my cat while he still recover from minor wound like this?

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on March 29th, 2019

Hi there. In general, as long as your cat is eating and drinking normally, active, and does not have a fever, it's okay for him to be vaccinated. A superficial skin wound that is in the process of healing would not normally be a reason to avoid giving a vaccine.

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