Cat Vaccines

Cat vaccines are a very important part of your cat’s healthcare plan. Vaccines will prevent many illnesses that your cat is susceptible to. Your vet will be able to tell you which vaccines your cat needs, and the schedule at which the cat should receive these vaccines.

Care should be taken to note that vaccines are not entirely problem free. They are however, the reason that your cat can live a longer and healthier life.

Common vaccines that are a necessity will include:

• Feline Panleukopenia (feline distemper) – The vaccine should be given at the initial visit and then every 3-4 weeks after until the cat is 12 weeks old. It should then be administered again after 1 year and then after that the cat should have a booster every 3 years.
• Feline Viral rhinotracheitis and Feline calicivirus (FHV/FCV) – This vaccine should be given much like the feline distemper vaccine. The initial dose at the first visit, and then every 3-4 weeks until the cat reaches 12 weeks old. After that, a booster should be given after one year, and then follow-ups every 3 years.
• Rabies – There are a couple of different kinds of rabies vaccines, and this vaccine is required by law in all states. The first is the rabies vaccine as we all know it. It is given each year, and a tag is required to be issued showing that the vaccine was given. The tag is numbered, and the authorities can call and get verification that the vaccine has actually been administered. The other type is good for 3 years.
• Feline Leukemia – Feline leukemia vaccine should be given at around 8 weeks and then a second dose at 12 weeks. After that a booster should be given once every year.

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