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Originally Posted by violaine

softly, congratulations on your new family member

here are some links for you. i would keep the cats, food/water bowls, et c. separated until the symptoms of the respiratory distressed kitty subside.

http://www.vetinfo.com/causes-cat-cold-infections.html

http://www.vetinfo.com/cencyclopedia/ceindex.html

http://www.vetinfo.com/guide-feline-vaccinations.html

Age Vaccine(s)
6 Weeks
Distemper (Panleukopenia)
Rhinotrachetis
Calcivirus
Chlamydia
9 Weeks
Distemper (Panleukopenia)
Rhinotrachetis
Calcivirus
Chlamydia
12 Weeks
Distemper (Panleukopenia)
Rhinotrachetis
Calcivirus
Chlamydia
Leukemia
15 Weeks
Distemper (Panleukopenia)
Rhinotrachetis
Calcivirus
Chlamydia
Leukemia
Rabies
Adult Cats Booster annually for all but rabies.
Rabies booster at one year, then every three years .
Avoid vaccinating pregnant females

This is simply an alternative. Before going hog wild on vaccinations and supporting the pharmaceutical companies that have no interest in your pets welfare, please read:

http://www.healthyhappydogs.com/VaccinationDanger

I do understand that some things are necessary but I also think prevention is the key to good health. I am required to vaccinate my dogs ONCE rabies and I worm them myself but not as often as recommended. I have a pet pig and if I followed normal vet suggestions I would be giving her vaccinations all the time including monthly (or more often depending where you live) worm med that would actually shorten her life. I don't. I focus on food, lots of clean water, herbs and good care- clean stall, brushing etc. Once a year I might take a poop sample to a vet to look at. I've had blood drawn a few times and shes always checked out wonderfully.

I have older dogs that are breeds that they claim should die sooner. Their slower but I swear they act like pups sometimes.

If you don't have the experience or ability to study and research then perhaps find vets that subscribe to natural remedies and will work with you on a program to keep them safe.