Preventive cat health, spaying, neutering

Preventive Cat Health—Time for Vaccinations

To keep your kitten healthy for years to come, your veterinarian may recommend a series of feline viral rhinotracheitis and calcivirus (FVRCP) vaccinations. If possible, it's best to begin these vaccinations as early as 6 to 8 weeks of age. However, some adult cats may still be eligible for these vaccinations; talk with your vet.

FVRCP vaccinations help protect both outdoor and house cats against the following feline diseases:

	•	Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis and Calcivirus are both highly contagious respiratory diseases, which can be fatal. Infected cats may display serious cold-like symptoms accompanied by lack of appetite, depression, fever, and pneumonia.
	•	Panleukopenia, also known as feline distemper, can affect cats of all ages, although younger or non-immunized cats are most susceptible to infection. Signs of this serious viral disease include lack of appetite, high fever, depression, dehydration, and vomiting.

In addition to FVRCP vaccinations, your veterinarian also may recommend vaccinations for feline leukemia and/or rabies.

All vaccination programs are not the same for all cats. Ask your cat's vet for a schedule specific to your cat's health care needs. This will also help remind you when it's time to vaccinate.

Related Topics: Panleukopenia, Respiratory Infection


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