Vaccines are a very important part of caring for your cat. If your cat stays indoors, they will require fewer shots than a cat that goes outside and interacts with other felines. The rabies vaccine is required by law in all states. If your cat is strictly an indoor cat, you can probably skip that vaccination. Be sure to let your veterinarian know if your cat is an indoor or outdoor cat.
Female cats can go into heat for the first time as early as five months of age.
Some females show no signs of being in heat, while others are quite obvious because they meow loudly. A female cat that has never tried to get out of the house will be hard to keep inside when she is in heat. Having your male cat neutered is as important as it is for a female. Male cats tend to stray when they have not been neutered, and they can be very bothersome by spraying their urine in the house. If you are worried about your cat ruining furniture, you may want to consider having them declawed.