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What vaccinations should an indoor cat have?

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What vaccinations should an indoor cat have?

Vaccines for Indoor Cats There are two primary vaccinations your indoor kitty will need to stay healthy throughout her life: the rabies vaccine and the combination vaccine FVRCP—this vaccine protects against Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (feline herpes), Panleukopenia virus (feline distemper) and Calicivirus.

How many vaccinations do cat need?

Adult cat vaccinations [1, 2, 3] If you have a cat who is an adult but has not been vaccinated or whose vaccination history or status is unknown, they will need two doses of the core vaccination, 3–4 weeks apart. After this the cat should receive a vaccination every 1–3 years.

Can my unvaccinated kitten be around other cats?

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Is it safe for my unvaccinated kitten to be around my other pets? The simple answer is no. Even if your other pets are vaccinated. This is because vaccinated animals can often be carriers of diseases without showing any symptoms, which they may then transmit to an unvaccinated pet.

What yearly shots do cats need?

Cat Vaccines

  • Core vaccinations should be given to all cats, as they are essential for protecting them against the following common but serious feline conditions:
  • Rabies.
  • Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus and Panleukopenia (FVRCP)
  • Feline herpesvirus type I (FHV, FHV-1)

When should kittens get shots?

Immunizations are started at 6-8 weeks of age and are repeated every 3-4 weeks until the kitten is 4 months old. The routine or core vaccinations will protect your kitten from the most common diseases: feline distemper (panleukopenia), feline viral rhinotracheitis (feline herpes virus 1), calicivirus, and rabies.

What shots do kittens need and cost?

Kittens receive upper respiratory and distemper combination vaccinations every 3-4 weeks until cat vaccinethey are 16 weeks of age. These vaccinations can cost anywhere from $25.00 to $50.00 each. Vaccinations for distemper and respiratory disease are extremely important in kittens.

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When should I vaccinate my kitten?

When can I vaccinate my kitten?

Can you introduce an unvaccinated kitten to a cat?

Yes. If your other animals are vaccinated, they are in no danger and they are not a danger to the kittens.

How much does it cost to vaccinate a kitten?