Vaccinations are an important part of preventative care for your pet and often save you money in the future and prevent your pet from suffering needlessly.
Rabies vaccine
- Required by law in Indiana
- Given at 13 weeks of age and then every year or every 3 years depending on veterinarian’s recommendation
- Rabies vaccinations can only be done by a veterinarian. A certificate is given and must be kept with your records.
- (Rabies is 100% fatal in cats and humans. Cats can transmit the rabies virus to humans and animals via saliva. Though very rare, there have been Indiana cases!)
FVRCP Vaccine (Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, and Panleukopenia)
- Given starting at 6-8 weeks and every 3-4 weeks thereafter until 16-20 weeks of age. Boostered every year or every 3 years depending on the vaccine manufacturer.
- Panleukopenia is a highly contagious disease that is often fatal despite treatment. It has similar symptoms to parvovirus.
Feline Leukemia Vaccine
- Generally given between 8-12 weeks of age and then again 3-4 weeks later. After initial series, a booster every year.
- This vaccination is recommended for cats that go outside, live with cats who are leukemia positive, or live in homes that frequently foster cats.
- This disease is very contagious and can be transmitted through shared water bowls.
- Feline leukemia is almost always fatal. Some cats become carriers and can live for several years, but this is uncommon.
