Cat Vaccination

Why Cat Vaccination is necessary?

Cat vaccination is essential to protect against diseases like feline leukemia, panleukopenia, and rabies. It helps prevent the spread of contagious infections, keeping other animals and humans safe. Vaccinating your cat ensures a healthier, longer life by minimizing the risk of severe illnesses.

Vaccination for Health and Safety

Cat Vaccination

There are various types of vaccinations for cats, including core vaccines like rabies and distemper, as well as non-core vaccines depending on the feline’s lifestyle and risk factors.

1. Feline Panleukopenia (FPV)

- Core vaccine
- Initial vaccination at 6–8 weeks of age, then every 3–4 weeks until 16 weeks old
- Booster at 1 year, then every 3 years

2. Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (FVR)

- Core vaccine
- Typically given as part of a combination vaccine (FVRCP or Tricat)
- Schedule same as FPV

3. Feline Calicivirus (FCV)

- Core vaccine
- Included in the FVRCP or Tricat combination vaccine
- Schedule same as FPV

4. Tricat Vaccine

- Core vaccine
- Combination of Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (FVR), Feline Calicivirus (FCV), and Feline Panleukopenia (FPV)
- Initial vaccination at 6–8 weeks, then every 3–4 weeks until 16 weeks old
- Booster at 1 year, then every 3 years

5. Rabies

- Core vaccine (required by law in many places)
- Initial vaccination at 12–16 weeks of age
- Booster at 1 year, then every 1–3 years depending on local laws

Cat Vaccination

Why Cat Vaccination is necessary?

Vaccination for Health and Safety

Cat Vaccination

1. Feline Panleukopenia (FPV)

2. Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (FVR)

3. Feline Calicivirus (FCV)

4. Tricat Vaccine

5. Rabies

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