What happens if my cat misses a vaccination?

In order for the vaccine to be effective, maternal antibodies should not be present in the animal’s system. If your pet is over a year old, a booster may not be necessary. If your pet misses a vaccine after twelve weeks of age, two boosters are highly recommended in order for the vaccines to be effective.

How long can you leave between cat vaccinations?

The first vaccination is usually given in two doses, the first dose at around the age of 8-10 weeks and the second about 3-4 weeks later. Thereafter, your cat will require annual ‘booster’ vaccinations for the rest of his/her life to maintain protection.

Can cats get vaccinations late?

It’s never too late to start a vaccination programme. If more than 12 months pass between boosters, your pet may need to restart their vaccination course, as their immunity will have deteriorated.

Do cats need vaccinations every year UK?

Outdoor Cats Kittens need 2 injections given a few weeks apart and a booster a year later. Adults need cat flu boosters annually and enteritis boosters every 3 years. Adults also need vaccination against FeLV until they are at least 3 years of age but from then onwards they only need FeLV boosters every 3 years.

Is it OK to vaccinate a kitten late?

If your puppy or kitten is more than 2 weeks late for booster vaccination, their immune system will no longer be as active, and this means that there will be less of an immune response from the subsequent vaccination. The action taken by your vet will primarily depend on how late you are with the appointment.

How late can a cats booster be?

If your cat has had the starter course, and is late for the first booster, there is a 3-month off -license period to have this first booster. There is some data that supports if cats have had both a starter course and a booster, they have sufficient immunity to last for 3 years (WSAVA, 2016).

Do indoor cats need annual vaccinations?

Cats housed exclusively indoors generally do not require vaccination beyond feline panleukopenia virus, feline herpesvirus-1, and feline calicivirus. These core vaccines are recommended for every cat, indoor or outdoor, because of the widespread or severe nature of these diseases.

How often do indoor cats need vaccinations UK?

Indoor Cats Kittens need 2 injections a few weeks apart and a booster 1 year later. After 1 year of age indoor cats only need flu and enteritis boosters every 3 years.