Vaccinations for Cats
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Suggested vaccines for cats are feline panleukopenia, feline viral rhinotracheitis, feline calicivirus every three years. Rabies vaccine frequency depends on type of vaccine given. Feline Leukemia vaccine should be given annually for cats at risk.
| Cat Vaccination Schedule |
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Vaccination |
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6-7 weeks
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Combination Vaccine* |
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10 weeks
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Combination vaccine
Chlamydia (Pneumonitis): include in combination vaccine where it is a concern. |
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12 weeks or older
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Rabies: Given by your local veterinarian (age at vaccination may vary according to local law). |
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13 weeks
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Combination vaccine
Chlamydia (Pneumonitis): include in combination vaccine where it is a concern.
Feline Leukemia (FeLV): for kittens at risk of exposure to feline leukemia virus. |
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16 & 19 weeks
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Combination vaccine
FeLV: for kittens at risk of exposure to feline leukemia virus. |
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Adult (boosters)**
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Combination vaccine
Chlamydia (Pneumonitis): include in combination vaccine where it is a concern.
FeLV: for cats at risk of exposure to feline leukemia virus.
Rabies: Given by your local veterinarian (time interval between vaccinations may vary according to law). |
| *A combination vaccine includes feline distemper, rhinotracheitis, and calicivirus. Some may also include chlamydia.
**According to the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Association of Feline Practitioners, cats at low risk of disease exposure may not need to be boostered yearly for most diseases. Consult with your local veterinarian to determine the appropriate vaccination schedule for your cat. Remember, recommendations vary depending on the age, breed, and health status
of the cat, the potential of the cat to be exposed to the disease, the type of vaccine, whether the cat is used for breeding, and the geographical area where the cat lives or may visit.
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