Do indoor cats need leukemia vaccine?

For cats, we currently recommend all cats be vaccinated for Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, and Panleukopenia. Feline Leukemia vaccine is considered a “core” vaccine for kittens and outdoor cats only and a “non-core” vaccine for all indoor adult cats.

Do cats need to be vaccinated if they are indoor cats?

Veterinarians recommend that all indoor cats should be given core vaccinations to keep them protected from a large range of extremely contagious diseases, so they are safe from illnesses if they escape from your house, go for a grooming or if they have to stay at a boarding facility, etc.

Can indoor cat get feline leukemia?

Can Indoor Cats Get Feline Leukemia? It’s important to remember that indoor cats can be infected with FeLV; they’re just less likely due to the reduced chances of being exposed to another cat who is already infected with FeLV.

What vaccines should indoor cats get?

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 likely is it for cats to get heartworm?

Although dogs are the more natural host for this disease, cats are also susceptible to heartworm infection. It is estimated by the American Heartworm Society that, in any given community, the incidence of heartworm infection in cats is approximately 5\% to 15\% percent that of dogs who are not on preventive medication.

How did my indoor cat get sick?

Two of the most common culprits are calicivirus and feline herpesvirus or rhinotracheitis. These pathogens are usually airborne but can also be spread through water. Most cats catch colds by being close to a cat that is already sick.