Cat Vaccines

Rabies

Rabies is a fatal virus that attacks the central nervous system of animals and people. State Law requires annual vaccination for dogs and cats.

• Animals must be at least 12 weeks of age to receive this vaccination

FVRCPC (feline 4 in 1, distemper combo)

• FVR – Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis – a virus that affects the eyes and respiratory system.
• C – Calicivirus – a virus that affects the eyes and upper respiratory system
• P – Panleukopenia (distemper virus) – an often fatal virus that causes severe fever and illness.
• Kittens must be at least six weeks of age to receive this vaccination.
• Booster every 3 -4 weeks until 16 weeks of age, and repeat booster at one year.
• Booster every three years after initial kitten series and one year booster.

Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)

FeLV is a usually fatal virus that causes immunosuppression, weakening the immune system so that the affected cat cannot fight other infections. The disease is spread from cat to cat via bodily fluids, such as through bite wounds, sexual contact, rarely through shared food and water bowls and litter boxes. The virus usually dies within a few minutes outside the cat’s body.

• Negative FeLV test recommended prior to vaccination. Vaccination is not efficacious in feline leukemia-positive cats.
• Must be at least 7 -8 weeks of age to receive this vaccination.
• Booster 3 -4 weeks following initial vaccination, and again at one year.
• Vaccinate annually for cats that go outdoors and/or come in contact with cats of unknown FeLV status.

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)

Also known as “feline AIDS”, FIV is a usually fatal virus that causes immunosuppression, weakening the immune system so that the affected cat cannot fight other infections. The disease is spread from cat to cat via bodily fluids, such as through bite wounds or sexual contact. The virus usually dies within a few minutes outside the cat’s body.

• Vaccination does not provide a high degree of protection, and it causes the vaccinated cat to produce a positive result when tested for FIV.
• Testing is recommended every six months for cats who are outdoors and/or who are exposed to other cats of unknown exposure history.

Feline Combo Test

A blood test that provides results within minutes testing for feline leukemia and or feline immunodeficiency virus, or more commonly know as feline AIDS.