All cats should be vaccinated to prevent disease and illness. There are two types of vaccines: core vaccines and non-core vaccines. Core vaccines are  vaccines that all kittens and adult cats should be given. Non-core vaccines are vaccines that are given based on the individual risk exposure. Our clinic administers vaccines that are manufactured and labeled to provide protection for THREE years. The chart below explains our vaccination protocol for kittens and adult cats. Highlight over the name of the vaccine to learn about the disease.  

 

Core Vaccinations: ALL cats should receive these vaccinations  

Kittens less than 16 weeks of age   

Follow the chart below based on your kitten's current age  

Rhinotracheitis, Calici, Panleukopenia(Distemper)

8 - 9 weeks of age  

Rhinotracheitis, Calici, Panleukopenia(Distemper)          

11 - 12 weeks of age  

Rhinotracheitis, Calici, Panleukopenia(Distemper)           

14 - 15  weeks of age 

This series of vaccinations will provide you pet with THREE year protection

Rabies 

12 weeks or older , single injection give ONE year protection

Kittens 16 weeks to one year of age or adult cats with no vaccine or unknown vaccine history

Rhinotracheitis, Calici, Panleukopenia(Distemper)         

Initial vaccine followed by booster three to four weeks later for THREE year protection  

Rabies 

Single injection, ONE year protection  

Adult boosters  

Rhinotracheitis, Calici, Panleukopenia(Distemper)

One year or three year intervals depending on the type of vaccine given previously and if patient is current on vaccinations. If more than six months overdue, two vaccinations three to four weeks apart must be given to provide the full three year protection. (per manufacturers orders)

Rabies  

One to three year intervals depending on the type of vaccine given previously and if patient is current on vaccinations. If patient is more than three months overdue, a three year vaccine booster cannot be given (per manufacturers orders). Patient will be given a ONE year vaccine.

 

Non-Core Vaccines: Given based on risk of exposure  

Feline Leukemia 
We strongly advise this vaccine for ALLcats who have access to the outdoors 

Can be given as early as 9 weeks of age, booster three to four weeks later,  then annually to every three years depending on exposure level.  

Note: We prefer to wait until after the rhinotracheitis, calici, panleucopenia series has been completed. We will vaccinate sooner if the patient is in a high risk environment.