All pets are required by law to have a current rabies vaccine.
All cats should be given the Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus and Panleukopenia vaccine annually. Any cats that spend time outdoors should also be vaccinated for Feline Leukemia (FeLV).
| Cat Vaccine | Initial Kitten Vaccination (at or under 16 weeks) | Initial Adult Cat Vaccination (over 16 weeks) | Booster Recommendation | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rabies | Single dose as early as 8 weeks of age, depending on the product. Revaccinate 1 year later | Single dose with yearly booster | Required annually or every 3 years, depending on vaccine used. State regulations may determine the frequency and type of booster required. |
Core cat vaccine.
Rabies is 100% fatal to cats, with no treatment available. Prevention is key. |
| Feline Distemper (Panleukopenia) | As early as 6 weeks, then every 3-4 weeks until 16 weeks of age | 2 doses, 3-4 weeks apart | 1 dose is given a year after the last dose of the initial series, then every 3 years. |
Core cat vaccine.
Feline distemper is a severe contagious disease that most commonly strikes kittens and can cause death. |
| Feline Herpesvirus | As early as 6 weeks, then every 3-4 weeks until 16 weeks of age | 2 doses, 3-4 weeks apart | 1 dose is given a year after the last dose of the initial series, then every 3 years. |
Core cat vaccine.
Feline herpesvirus causes feline viral rhinotracheitis (FVR), a very contagious upper respiratory condition. |
| Calicivirus | As early as 6 weeks, then every 3-4 weeks until 16 weeks of age | 2 doses, 3-4 weeks apart | 1 dose is given a year after the last dose of the initial series, then every 3 years. |
Core cat vaccine.
A very contagious upper respiratory condition that can cause joint pain, oral ulcerations, fever, and anorexia. |
| Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) | As early as 8 weeks, then 3-4 weeks later | 2 doses, 3-4 weeks apart | Every kitten should get a booster at one year. If the cat doesn't go outside, no further vaccination is needed unless they are at higher risk. then annually. |
Non-core cat vaccine.
Should test FeLV negative first. Transmitted via cat-to-cat contact. Can cause cancer, immunosuppressant |
| Bordetella | As early as 4 weeks | 2 doses,1 year apart | Annually | Non-core cat vaccine. A contagious upper respiratory condition. |