Please research your cat's need for
vaccines beyond the kitten stage. There has been much debate as of
late concerning the actual necessity of yearly vaccinations. Paying
close attention to your cat and scheduling a yearly wellness check
is most important.
Vaccination Schedule for Kittens and Cats
From The Humane Society
- FVRCP
-
Feline Viral
Rhinotracheitis and Calicivirus - viral diseases of the eyes, nose
and throat (upper respiratory infection) plus Panleukopenia a
viral disease of the blood and intestines (feline distemper or
infectious enteritis).
- FeLV
-
Feline Leukemia - a
viral disease that impairs immunity. Usually fatal.
- Rabies
-
a viral disease
fatal to humans and other animals. Vaccination is necessary for
all cats.
Kittens
- 8 weeks to 1
year
-
8 weeks - First
vaccination shot (FVRCP).
- 12 weeks
-
Feline Leukemia
shot (FeLV) (only if pretest is negative). A second (FeLV) shot
given 2 to 3 weeks later. Second vaccination shot (FVRCP).
- 4 months
-
Rabies and third
vaccination shot (FVRCP).
