Kitten Vaccination & Wellness Schedule: (Note, we do not currently recommend the use of the FIP or FIV vaccines)
6-9 weeks Physical examination
FVRCP vaccine #1
Intestinal Parasite Testing
9-12 weeks Physical examination
FeLV/FIV test (Feline leukemia/Feline immunodeficiency test is recommeded for all kittens.)
FVRCP vaccine #2
FeLV vaccine #1
* See bottom of page for links to information on specific diseases and descriptions of abbreviations.
Cat Vaccination & Wellness Schedule
1 year Physical examination
FVRCP vaccination
FeLV vaccination
Rabies vaccination (For greater safety, we recommend use a non-adjuvented rabies vaccine
that requires annual boosters.)
Intestinal Parasite Testing
2-6 years Physical examination yearly
FVRCP vaccination 3 years
FeLV vaccination yearly
Rabies vaccination yearly unless the owner elects use of a three year vaccine.
Deworming/flea control
7 + years As above
Consider geriatric blood profile yearly to screen for aging diseases (such as
diabetes, kidney disease, hyperthyroidism).
Abbreviations:
AVMA = American Veterinary Medical Association
FVRCP vaccination = Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis/Calici/Panleukopenia/Chlamydia vaccination
FeLV vaccination = Feline Leukemia Virus vaccination
FeLV/FIV testing = Feline Leukemia Virus/ Feline Immunodeficiency Virus testing
Disease Information:Feline Distemper (panleukopenia)