Preventative medicine
Vaccination protocol for cats
Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis- Calici Virus- Panleukopenia ("feline distemper")
It is recommended that all cats have this vaccine. This vaccine includes 3 infectious diseases that have the potential to be life threatening, and are contageous.
The first vaccine is given at the age of 8 weeks. Bossters are given every 3-4 weeks untill 16 weeks of age. Another booster is given 1 year later and then every 3 years.
Rabies
Rabies is a lethal disease that is contagious to all mammals (including humans).
The law requires that every cat and dog will be vaccinated for rabies.
The earliest age for a kitten to be vaccinated for rabies is 3-4 months of age. The first booster is given 1 year after, and then every 3 years.
Feline Leukemia Virus
It is recommended that all cats that are going outside have this vaccine.
The first vaccine is given at the age of 12 weeks. The first booster is given 3-4 weeks later and then annually.