| Age |
Vaccinate for: |
6 weeks |
Distemper (panleukopenia), rhinotracheitis (feline herpes-1 virus), calicivirus
Distemper, rhinotracheitis, calicivirus |
9 weeks |
Distemper, rhinotracheitis, calicivirus |
12 weeks |
Distemper, rhinotracheitis, calicivirus |
15 weeks |
Distemper, rhinotracheitis, calicivirus |
1 year
2 years |
PLEASE NOTE: According to the American Association of Feline Practitioners, cats at low risk of disease exposure may not need to be boostered yearly for most diseases. Adult cats kept 100% indoors with no possibility of contact with other cats may be boostered every other year for certain diseases. It is the recommendation of Drs. Foster and Smith that cats that are likely to be exposed to others by going outside, showing, boarding, breeding, etc., should receive yearly boosters. |
- Rabies vaccination should be given by your veterinarian according to local law.
- For those desiring protection against FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis), Drs. Foster and Smith recommend vaccinating at 16 and 19 weeks of age, and then regularly thereafter.
- Where Chlamydia (Pneumonitis) is a concern, we recommend vaccinating at 9, 12, and 15 weeks of age.
- For cats at risk of exposure to FeLV (Feline Leukemia Virus), Drs. Foster and Smith recommend vaccinating at 12 and 15 weeks, then at 1 year, and then regularly thereafter.
The above recommendations apply to 'most' cats. Consult your veterinarian as to which vaccines are appropriate for your cat. Remember, recommendations vary depending on the age, breed, and health status of the cat, the potential of the cat to be exposed to the disease, the type of vaccine, whether the cat is used for breeding, and the geographical area where the cat lives or may visit.
Source: Drs. Foster & Smith's www.petEducation.com
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