Impfnebenwirkungen bei der Katze

Viele Besitzer haben Bedenken gegenüber Impfungen, besonders aus Sorge um Nebenwirkungen. Der vorliegende Artikel gibt eine Übersicht über Impfnebenwirkungen, die bei Katzen beschrieben sind.

Publikationsverlauf

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
20. Juni 2025

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