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Originally Posted by gracielove  I have always had at least one indoor cat but since we have been living in this place that is back in the woods I have taken on the care of several abandoned and feral cats. Some are strictly outdoor and some are indoor/outdoor. I have already found ticks on them. Imagine, March and live ticks! Anyway, it has been a real problem for the last 3 years.
What I have read of the Lyme vaccine has not been encouraging. Gracie is only allowed out on a leash and we do not go into the tick areas. I comb the cats with a flea comb when they come in so that I can catch any unattached ticks they may have.
We do not have reported cases of Lyme in our area. Cases of Lyme that have been reported were infected when people went to other areas (usually on vacation)
I read one report that said the vaccine is not 100% effective and that reactions are quite frequent. One scientist said it is safer to treat a Lyme infection than to vaccinate against it as Lyme is easily treated with antibiotics.
Everyone has to decide according to the conditions in their own life and the area they live in. |
thank you , i am going to speak to my vet about it.