-
- Injections are given either subcutaneously (under the skin) or intramuscularly (into the muscle)Doctors Foster and Smith: Why Vaccinate at Home?
- Some vaccines can be given intranasally (in the nose) without an injectionDoctors Foster and Smith: Why Vaccinate at Home?
- May be core, highly recommended, or optionalUC Davis: Canine and Feline Vaccination Guidelines
- Optional vaccines should only be given to cats with risk factors for the diseaseCat Fanciers' Association: Feline Vaccine Guidelines
- Many vaccinations can be done at homeDoctors Foster and Smith: Why Vaccinate at Home?
- Made from modified live or killed microbesProvet: Cat Vaccines
- May cause lethargy, fever and loss of appititeUC Davis: Canine and Feline Vaccination Guidelines Provet: Vaccination Information
- In rare cases, may cause sarcomasProvet: Vaccination Information
-
-
Cat vaccines are highly recommended by veterinarians for the prevention of life threating diseases, and the health and well being of cats. Vaccines are required when moving cats across international borders and before entering cat shows or kennels.Provet: Vaccination Information
Vaccine Risks
Swelling at the injection site, fever, decreased appetite and lethargy are common reactions to vaccines.Vaccine induced sarcoma is a rare side effect affecting one to three in every 30,000 vaccinations.PetEducation.com: Adverse Reactions to Vaccinations in Cats The vaccine induced sarcoma is a cancer that begins at the injection site. The risk of sarcomas is associated with feline leukemia virus vaccines and killed rabies virus vaccines. If a cat develops a palpable granuloma—a bump that can be felt at the injection site—the risk of sarcoma should be discussed before future vaccines are given.UC Davis: Canine and Feline Vaccination Guidelines Provet: Vaccination Information Pregnant cats and kittens younger than 4-5 weeks should not be given modified live virus vaccines as they may cause miscarriages, birth defects or infection.PetEducation.com: Adverse Reactions to Vaccinations in Cats
Core Vaccinations
- Feline calicivirus
- For kittens under 12 weeks: At first visit, then every 3-4 weeks until 12 weeks
- For kittens over 12 weeks: 1 dose if killed virus, 2 doses, spaced 3-4 weeks, if modified live
- Boosters: A year later, then every three years
- Feline herpesvirus 1
- For kittens under 12 weeks: At first visit, then every 3-4 weeks until 12 weeks
- For kittens over 12 weeks: 1 dose if killed virus, 2 doses, spaced 3-4 weeks, if modified live
- Boosters: A year later, then every three years
- Feline panleukopenia virus
- For kittens under 12 weeks: At first visit, then every 3-4 weeks until 12 weeks
- For kittens over 12 weeks: 1 dose if killed virus, 2 doses, spaced 3-4 weeks, if modified live
- Boosters: A year later, then every three years
- Warning: Do not use modified live viruses for pregnant cats or kittens younger than 4-5 weeks
- Rabies
- For kittens over 12 weeks: 1 dose
- Boosters: A year later, then every three years
Optional Vaccinations
- Feline leukemia virus
- For kittens under 12 weeks: 2 doses 3-4 weeks apart no earlier then the 8th and the 12th week in age for each dose respectively
- For kittens over 12 weeks: 2 doses 3-4 weeks
- Boosters: Once a year
- Chlamydophila felis
- For kittens under 12 weeks: 1 dose if modified live virus, 2 doses of killed virus, spaced 3-4 weeks
- For kittens over 12 weeks: 1 dose if modified live virus, 2 doses of killed virus, spaced 3-4 weeks
- Boosters: Once a yearUC Davis: Canine and Feline Vaccination Guidelines Cat Fanciers' Association: Feline Vaccine Guidelines
-
-
Cat Vaccines Questions
Is it immoral to skip the flu vaccine? 5 AnswersPersonally, I don't see a strong connection between immorality and not getting a flu vaccine. But in a way, it can be also considered an immoral act esp. if yo... read more
Do you like Artic Cat? 1 AnswerQ: Do you like Artic Cat? A: Why do you like Artic Cat? Because they're fast, and they're fun. I might not use one for a survival trip over the north pole, in w... read more
A vaccine has been developed to combat HIV infection. What are your thoughts on this? 3 AnswersWell, they say that it just prevent some 30% infections. Certainly is far from being the end of the road, but it's a ste toward the goal. Now, I read this: "T... read more
view more questions...
-
Feline Rabies Virus Vaccines
- Note: Rabies Vaccinations Can only be administered through a licensed veterinarian.
- Mahalo's Guide to Rabies
- Wikipedia: Rabies
- Mar Vista Animal Medical Center: Rabies
- Provet: Rabies
- Animal Hospitals-USA: Rabies - Symptoms and Treatment Information
-
Cat Vaccines Products and Accessories
- Doctor Foster and Smith: Cat Vaccines and Supplies
- 1800PetMeds.com: Feline Vaccines and Supplies
- PetCareRx: Feline Vaccines
- Amazon.com: Cat Vaccines
- This page was created by Lori, a Part Time Guide in the Mahalo Greenhouse (see the original), and curated by Susan.
- If you'd like to help us create the best spam free search results on the Internet, apply to be a Part Time Guide!</em>
-
On Twitter Powered by Twitter
-
June & Sophia (2 of my cats) got their check-ups & vaccines at the veterinarian's yesterday.Koshka (my sister's cat) got a cortisone shot.
-
Does my strictly indoor cat really need rabies vaccines every 3 yrs and feline leukemia combos every... http://bit.ly/6TPhb2
-
just came back from the Barangay Hall for the free Dog and Cat Vaccines, ack. the smell of the dogs are killin... http://plurk.com/p/2pcm24
-
@AbbieBassett I said because she was an indoor cat she didn't need vaccines. I am a great owner huh?
-
Just finished a pallas cat exam. Marina will get to go outside this afternoon, and we wanted to make sure her vaccines were up to date.
view more tweets...
-
About this page
-
Page Views4
This page currently has no vertical manager.
