What & When to vaccinate?
A. Prevention of infectious diseases is one of the most important steps you can take to keep your cat illness free. There are several vaccines that are available for felines. Different vaccines are appropriate for different cats depending on their age and lifestyle. Talking to your veterinarian is the best way to determine which vaccines are best for your cat. Here is a is a list of the most common vaccines available and how often they need to be given. Rabies Vaccine: Is required by law for all cats (both indoor and outdoor). Once an initial one year vaccine is given, it needs to be boosted every 3 years. Some vaccines are only labeled for one year, so consult your veterinarian on this matter. FVRCP: Commonly referred to as the distemper vaccine. Prevents several different upper respiratory viruses, and panleukopenia, that without vaccination can be fatal. Should be boosted yearly in all cats (both indoor and outdoor). FeLV: Prevents feline leukemia. This usually lethal disease is con
