Feline vaccines
Kittens:
All kittens should be tested for Feline Leukemia and Feline Immunodeficiency virus before vaccinating.
Core vaccines: (appropriate for all cats)
Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis Calicivirus Panleukopenia - This combination vaccine protects against upper
respiratory viruses and the virus that causes Panleukopenia. It is boostered from 6 to 16 weeks of age
every 4 weeks. At least 2 vaccinations must be given. Boostered again at 1 year and thereafter every 3
years.
Rabies - Merial Feline recombinant rabies vaccination is used. Developed especially for cats, this
vaccine provides excellent protection, is non adjuvented and has little risk of sarcoma formation. Given
between 12 & 16 weeks and boostered yearly.
FELV (Feline Leukemia) - 2 vaccinations given at 12 & 16 weeks, boostered at 1 year and therafter only
if at risk (Outdoor cats, FELV positive housemates) We use Merial's transdermal vaccine.
Non core
FIV - Feline Immunodeficiency Virus -3 boosters 2-3 weeks apart then yearly. Recommended for at risk
cats in households with FIV positive housemates or outdoor cats prone to fighting. Since this vaccine will
cause a cat to test positive on future antibody tests, we recommend testing to insure cat is negative
before vaccinating, and microchipping if not already identified.
Adult cats:
FVRCP - After 1st yearly booster, boostered every 3 years
Rabies - yearly with Merial's recombinant feline vaccine
FELV - After 1st yearly booster, boostered every year for at risk cats.
FIV-After 3 part series booster yearly in at risk cats
Please note that it is now recommended that all cats be on heartworm preventative regardless
of whether they go outside or not!!