Anybody who owns a cat must be responsible with ensuring his health. And taking care of his health would definitely entail having your cat vaccinated.
6-8 weeks old
Give your cat his first vaccination when he is a month and a half to two months old. From birth to six weeks, a cat can rely on the antibodies of his mother. But, once he is weaned from the mother, he needs his own antibodies to protect him.
6-8 weeks old
Give your cat his first vaccination when he is a month and a half to two months old. From birth to six weeks, a cat can rely on the antibodies of his mother. But, once he is weaned from the mother, he needs his own antibodies to protect him.
Before the vaccine, the veterinarian should give your kitten a routine check-up, usually including a stool exam to make sure he does not have worms. This routine check-up also includes a blood test, which would ensure that the cat does not have diseases such as Feline Infectious Peritonitis or Feline Leukemia. Most likely these tests wouldn't take over a few minutes' time to complete. The first vaccine to be received will likely be Feline Leukemia and FIP vaccines. These vaccines may be optional for cats who do not, in any case, leave their homes.
But even if your cat never leaves home, they will definitely need to get a FVRCPC vaccine. This is several vaccines in one, which makes it quite complete in nature. The FVRCPC vaccine protects kittens from panleudopenia, chlamydia, rhinotracheitis and calicivirus.
10-12 week old kittens
Your cat will make a return visit to the veterinarian in 2-4 weeks time. This would include repeat vaccines of the aforementioned three - FIP, Feline Leukemia and FVRCPC. A second worm check may also be required if it was done the first time. When they reach twelve weeks old, those cats that spend time outdoors will also need their first rabies vaccine.
Between the age of three and four months, your cat will make yet another trip to the vet. This would cover a third FVRCPC vaccine. And if your cat hasn't gotten a rabies vaccine yet, this would be the time.
Cats aged 1 year old
At one year old, the cat will need Rabies and FVRCPC vaccines again. A rabies shot given to your cat at this time (if he had one within the past year) would be valid for a three year period. As for FVRCPC vaccines, these need to be done every year on your cat. This would also include FIP and Feline Leukemia boosters.
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But even if your cat never leaves home, they will definitely need to get a FVRCPC vaccine. This is several vaccines in one, which makes it quite complete in nature. The FVRCPC vaccine protects kittens from panleudopenia, chlamydia, rhinotracheitis and calicivirus.
10-12 week old kittens
Your cat will make a return visit to the veterinarian in 2-4 weeks time. This would include repeat vaccines of the aforementioned three - FIP, Feline Leukemia and FVRCPC. A second worm check may also be required if it was done the first time. When they reach twelve weeks old, those cats that spend time outdoors will also need their first rabies vaccine.
Between the age of three and four months, your cat will make yet another trip to the vet. This would cover a third FVRCPC vaccine. And if your cat hasn't gotten a rabies vaccine yet, this would be the time.
Cats aged 1 year old
At one year old, the cat will need Rabies and FVRCPC vaccines again. A rabies shot given to your cat at this time (if he had one within the past year) would be valid for a three year period. As for FVRCPC vaccines, these need to be done every year on your cat. This would also include FIP and Feline Leukemia boosters.
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Between the age of three and four months, your cat will make yet another trip to the vet. This would cover a third FVRCPC vaccine. And if your cat hasn't gotten a rabies vaccine yet, this would be the time.
Cats aged 1 year old
At one year old, the cat will need Rabies and FVRCPC vaccines again. A rabies shot given to your cat at this time (if he had one within the past year) would be valid for a three year period. As for FVRCPC vaccines, these need to be done every year on your cat. This would also include FIP and Feline Leukemia boosters.
Your pet needs these vaccines to stay healthy. Although they are meant to help your pet stay healthy, the cat may develop a reaction to the injection itself. This only occurs in isolated cases, but some cats develop cancer from Leukemia vaccines, which is why these vaccines are not recommended for those who don't need them. Also, cats can develop lumps or tumors as well. So if you notice your cat acquiring some unusual symptoms, make sure you let your vet know right away.
When you follow these simple steps your kitten should be assured a happy and healthy future.
Cats aged 1 year old
At one year old, the cat will need Rabies and FVRCPC vaccines again. A rabies shot given to your cat at this time (if he had one within the past year) would be valid for a three year period. As for FVRCPC vaccines, these need to be done every year on your cat. This would also include FIP and Feline Leukemia boosters.
Your pet needs these vaccines to stay healthy. Although they are meant to help your pet stay healthy, the cat may develop a reaction to the injection itself. This only occurs in isolated cases, but some cats develop cancer from Leukemia vaccines, which is why these vaccines are not recommended for those who don't need them. Also, cats can develop lumps or tumors as well. So if you notice your cat acquiring some unusual symptoms, make sure you let your vet know right away.
When you follow these simple steps your kitten should be assured a happy and healthy future.