Feline Vaccines
Vaccines are the key to a long and healthy life. Your veterinarian will suggest the best vaccines for your cat based on age, medical history and lifestyle.
Vaccines are the key to a long and healthy life. Your veterinarian will suggest the best vaccines for your cat based on age, medical history and lifestyle.
- RABIES The rabies vaccine is required by law in Massachusetts and protects against the fatal illness. Rabies can be transmitted to other pets and people through the bite of an infected animal. First kitten vaccine given at 16 weeks of age and is good for 1 year. After that year is up, a 3-year vaccine is then given.
- FVRCP (FELINE DISTEMPER) This combination vaccine protects against viruses that cause life-threatening respiratory and gastrointestinal issues. Kitten vaccinations are given in 3 to 4-week intervals and start at 6 to 8 weeks of age, again at 12 to 14 weeks, and last one given at 16 weeks of age, then annually as an adult.
- FELINE LEUKEMIA This vaccine protects against the contagious and often fatal disease, which is easily spread between cats. It is recommended annually for at risk cats such as outdoor cats, or cats that share a household with Leukemia positive pets. First vaccine can be given at 8 weeks of age and MUST be boostered in 3 to 4 weeks to be effective, then annually as an adult.
