Im new to the forum so just thought id say hi first.

I have two kittens/cats, now approx 10 months old that I rehomed at 9 weeks old from the RSPCA. Due to illness from day one they didnt have their injections young and have only had the first so far.

I want to know if anyone here knows if an RSPCA member can administer vaccinations?

As part of the deal the injections and operations were included for £45 per kitten. I had vouchers for the ops which were done at the vets but the injections I was told were to be done at the ladys home who fosters the kittens.

My vet said they shouldnt be doing the jabs as they are not a qualified vet, but the lady said it was fine. I took them to the vets instead of the ladys home just incase, but I wondered if its illegal for them to do them?

Can someone please help me?

Thanks

Please can anyone help?

Does anyone know if they are allowed by law to do this?

Hi and welcome

I really dont know the answer to be honest but it doesnt sound like it is, Im glad you decided to take them to the vet.

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Clearly not.

I would have thought it was illegal as the injections are a prescription drug but I don't know.

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Hi,


It is illegal in the UK to give animals vaccinations unless you are a vet.

Also if they have had the first ones done the 2nd lot have to be done 3 weeks later, so you may have to get them al done again, check with your vet

Hi, thanks for the answers. I am taking them tomorrow for the second jabs so the first dont need re-doing.

I will speak to the vet about the injections and see if the RSPCA are alllowed or not, she wasnt 100% sure but it sounds wrong to me if they are just a cat fosterer. It is just simply a lady who works for the Cats Protection league/RSPCA with cats and kittens in her conservatory waiting for people to re-home. I think its odd.

Do you know where I can find this information out? Ive tried searching all over the net. Thanks