f1 bengal

Question
I recently purchased an f1 Bengal and the breeder advised me not to vaccinate the kitten or he would die with the FVRCP vaccine, now I work at an animal shelter and I know a thing or two about vaccines and that seems a little far fetched, should I be worried? Will it kill my kitten to vaccinate him because hes an F1 Bengal?

Answer
Hello Emily-  Oh Boy, did you open a can of worms!!!
I have a great link for you on this FVRCP for cats.
Many holistic vets like you to wait until the kitten is 16 weeks of age for the FVRCP.  Other Holistic vets tell you not to do it at all.  
Again, you will get all kinds of opinions on this " can of worms".

I like to do as little as possible in vaccinations.  There are some that must be done but also, no rush...
Just keep your new kitten away from other dogs and cats ( from other homes or kennels)


BEST wishes....  
Marie Peppers LPN MA

Check out NuVET for Felines:  http://www.apluspetcare.com/untitled4.html
NuVET Plus - Feline is an Immune system Blaster / keeps your new baby healthy and strong...

This is about Holistic vs. Medical vet treatments:

From Shirley's Wellness Cafe:

One of the major problems with vaccination is that the viruses (most vaccines given to cats are combinations of multiple viruses) are injected directly into the bloodstream, completely bypassing the body's normal defense mechanisms. A two-pound kitten gets exactly the same dose as a 12-pound adult. There is no accounting for the differences in weight, age, sex, breed, health status or susceptibility. The most common feline vaccine combination, called a "three-in-one" contains feline viral rhinotracheitis ("rhino") also known as feline herpesvirus, feline calicivirus ("calici") and feline panleukopenia ("panleukopenia") is commonly referred to as FVRCP. Rhino and calici are both upper respiratory infections ("URIs"). Panleukopenia, also called feline distemper, is a disease similar to canine parvovirus, which causes severe vomiting and diarrhea." more


Taken from shirley's - see here:
http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/petvaccchambreau.htm