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surgically remove a tumor at the injection site at some future • You understand what will be done to your pet during the
date, vaccines are administered at specific locations on the procedure
cat’s body. • You understand the known risks that accompany the procedure,
Vaccines are not perfect, but while the risks of vaccination are • You understand that the procedure may not produce the results
and also understand that unforeseen complications may occur
VetBooks.ir in which at least core vaccines would not be recommended for • You understand the alternatives to this procedure for your pet
minimal, the benefits can be great. There are very few scenarios
we hope to achieve
a pet cat.
• You agree that you have been given time to ask questions regard-
Other anticipated risks specific to your pet:___________________ ing the procedure, that these have been answered satisfactorily,
and that you are free to decline the procedure.
_________________________________________________________

ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROCEDURE ____________________________________ ______________
Unvaccinated cats are at increased risk of contracting infectious Signature of pet owner/owner’s agent Date
diseases. Additionally, local laws often require rabies vaccinations.
However, not all cats require all available vaccinations. We can
discuss with you which of the commonly used vaccines, described ____________________________________ ______________
below, are recommended for your cat. Witness to consent (signature) Date
Core vaccines for household pet cats:
• Rabies (as required by law in most areas)
• Feline panleukopenia (FPV) ____________________________________
• Feline herpesvirus-1 (FHV-1) Witness to consent (printed name)
• Feline calicivirus (FCV)
• Feline leukemia virus (FeLV; core for kittens only)
Non-core (optional) vaccines for household pet cats:
• Feline leukemia virus (FeLV; non-core for previously vaccinated
adult cats)
• Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV)
• Chlamydia felis
• Bordetella bronchiseptica
• Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP)
• Dermatophytes
Vaccines against some infections provide very long-lasting
protection after completion of the initial kitten vaccinations and
the one-year booster. It may be safe to delay additional boosters
for these infections provided that your cat is at minimal risk of
exposure. While you may have heard about blood tests to predict if
repeat vaccinations are necessary, unfortunately these tests cannot
accurately predict which cats are truly protected from or susceptible
to infection; thus, these tests are not recommended. Practice Stamp or Name & Address
AUTHORIZATION
By signing this form below, you agree that:
• You understand how/why the procedure is likely to help your
pet

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