Kittens are born with a limited immune system. Immediately after birth, most will receive some temporary immunity to viruses and bacteria from their mother’s milk. This immunity will last 6 to 14 weeks before it wanes, and the kitten’s immune system needs to take over. To protect your pet from several serious and potentially fatal diseases, we recommend beginning vaccinations at 6 to 8 weeks of age. Booster or repeat vaccinations will be required to ensure their immune system has responded to the vaccinations and produced a lasting immune response.
What is a typical vaccine schedule for kittens?
- 8-weeks-old: Viral Rhinotracheitis + Calicivirus + Panleukopenia (combination)
- 12-weeks-old: Viral Rhinotracheitis + Calicivirus + Panleukopenia (combination) + Feline Leukemia Virus (recommended for outdoor cats or multi-cat households, optional, separate)
- 16-weeks-old: Viral Rhinotracheitis + Calicivirus + Panleukopenia + Feline Leukemia Virus (recommended for outdoor cats or multi-cat households, optional, separate) + 1-year Rabies (separate)
- 16-months-old: Viral Rhinotracheitis + Calicivirus + Panleukopenia + Feline Leukemia Virus (recommended for outdoor cats or multi-cat households, optional, separate) + 3-year Rabies (separate)
Is there a vaccine for preventing cancer in cats?
Feline leukemia causes cancers, anemias, fever, weight loss, and immunosuppression. There is no treatment for this virus, so it is strongly recommended to test for it in all cats new to a household. There is a vaccine for this virus, but it is not 100% effective. However, it is far superior to no vaccination in high-risk cats.
Is there a bundle price for the vaccination program?
To know more about our current service rates, contact us at 306-545-7211.
