Feline Vaccine/Test Protocols
We have created a new Vaccine/Test Protocol that we believe is the safest and most effective. Our staff will help you in deciding which vaccinations and tests are needed at each visit. By accessing past vaccination history and current lifestyle we can develop an effective vaccination schedule for each pet.
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1st FVRCP at 6-8 weeks old |
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2nd FVRCP at 9-11 weeks old |
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3rd FVRCP at 12-14 weeks old |
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4th FVRCP at 15-17 weeks old |
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Rabies at 12 weeks of age or older (1st shot is good for 1 year then 3 years after that) |
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1ST FELV at 12 weeks or older |
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2nd FELV at 3 weeks after 1st, then yearly |
If kitten starts later than9-11 weeks f age than they will get a series of 2 FVRCP shots 3 weeks apart and Rabies at 12 weeks of age or older.
Cats of unknown vaccination history will receive the following:
- These cats will get a series of 2 FVRCP vaccinations 3 weeks apart.
- Rabies vaccine (1 year shot the first time, then 3 year shot thereafter.)
- Felv/FIV test (all cats never tested before, of unknown status, or if cat has been in any fights a month ago or later)
FVRCP vaccinations every year or every 3 years?
- Indoor cat every 3 years after initial kitten or cat series
- Indoor/outdoor cat (supervised 100%) every 3 years
- Indoor/outdoor cat (not supervised) every year
- Outdoor cat every year
- Cats in a household with several other cats, if owner plans on adopting another cat, if owner takes care of strays outside, if some cats in house go outside every year
If owner has a cat on a 3-year FVRCP schedule and any of the situations above occur then their cat should come in for a FVRCP booster and then go on a yearly schedule for FVRCP. Also if any of the above situations occur the cat should also be vaccinated for FELV.
FIP vaccine recommended only in multiple cat households.
Feline Leukemia and FIV blood testing: Who to test and When?
- Any new cat introduced to a household of Felv and/or FIV negative cats
- Any cat with unknown Felv and FIV status
- Sick cats
- Prior to starting Felv vaccinations
- At risk cats should be tested yearly (outdoor cats that fight)
All cats that go outside should be tested for fecals yearly. If a cat has been in a catfight then they should be tested for FELV/FIV in 1 month and again in 3 months after exposure.
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