Northwest Rankin Animal Clinic
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Pet Health : Kittens : Kitty Vaccinations

 Kitty Vaccinations

First Kitten Visit 8 - 10 weeks of age

  • Complete Wellness Physical Exam
  • Intestinal Parasite Exam & De-wormer
  • FeLV/FIV Test
  • FELOCELL 3 vaccine (feline herepesvirus-1 (FHV-1), feline calicivirus (FCV), feline parvovirus (FPV))
  • Nails trimmed & Ears cleaned
  • REVOLUTION kitten kit

 
Second Kitten Visit 12 - 14 weeks of age

  • Complete Wellness Physical Exam
  • Intestinal Parasite Exam & De-wormer
  • FeLV/FIV Test
  • FELOCELL 3 vaccine (feline herepesvirus-1 (FHV-1), feline calicivirus (FCV), feline parvovirus (FPV))
  • LEUKOCELL 2 vaccine (feline leukemia virus (FeLV) sub-groups A, B, and C)
  • Nails trimmed & Ears cleaned


Third Kitten Visit 14 - 16 weeks of age

  • Complete Wellness Physical Exam
  • Intestinal Parasite Exam & De-wormer
  • FELOCELL 3 vaccine (feline herepesvirus-1 (FHV-1), feline calicivirus (FCV), feline parvovirus (FPV))
  • LEUKOCELL 2 vaccine (feline leukemia virus (FeLV) sub-groups A, B, and C)
  • DEFENSOR Rabies vaccine
  • Nails trimmed & Ears cleaned
  • OPTIONAL: PRIMUCELL FIP (feline infectious peritonitis virus (FIPV)


6 month Visit 6+ months of age

  •  Complete Wellness Physical Exam
  • Intestinal Parasite Exam & De-wormer
  • Pre-anesthetic blood work
  • Spay or Neuter
  • Nails trimmed (if indoor pet) & Ears cleaned


Annual Visit 12+ months of age

  •  Complete Wellness Physical Exam
  • Intestinal Parasite Exam & De-wormer
  • FELOCELL 3 vaccine (feline herepesvirus-1 (FHV-1), feline calicivirus (FCV), feline parvovirus (FPV))
  • LEUKOCELL 2 vaccine (feline leukemia virus (FeLV) sub-groups A, B, and C)
  • DEFENSOR Rabies vaccine
  • Nails trimmed (if indoor pet) & Ears cleaned
  • OPTIONAL: PRIMUCELL FIP (feline infectious peritonitis virus (FIPV)

 



FVRCP: Commonly referred to as the feline distemper vaccine. The abbreviation stands for Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, and Panleukopenia.  Rhinotracheitis and calicivirus cause upper respiratory infections (sneezing, runny eyes and nose) while the panleukopenia virus may cause death in young kittens and severe diarrhea in older cats.

FeLV: Feline Leukemia is commonly found in outdoor cat populations but indoor kittens are not completely safe as the disease can be passed from the kitten's mother.  Outdoor kittens contract the virus through coming in contact with infected oral/nasal secretions or urine from a contagious cat.  The virus actually causes cancer of the bone marrow and lymph nodes. It's very important to have your kitten tested for FeLV and then vaccinated if your kitten is considered at risk.

Rabies: This vaccination protects your pet from a serious viral infection that is spread through the saliva of infected animals. The rabies vaccination is required in the State of New Hampshire because rabies is contagious to people. 

Be aware that an outdoor cat vaccinated with the FeLV vaccine can still be a "carrier" and infect an indoor only cat that is not vaccinated.

FIV: Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (or feline AIDS) is also more common in outdoor cat populations, and like FeLV it can be passed on from the mother.  This virus works just like the human immunodeficiency virus, impairing the kitten's immune system leading to death from opportunistic infections.  Once again, your new kitten should be tested for FIV right away before being exposed to other cats. There is now an effective vaccine for FIV. (We do not currently use this vaccine.) 

FIPV: Feline Infectious Peritonitis Virus is an often fatal immune system disease that is difficult to diagnose. There is a vaccine for it, but it is usually reserved for catteries where FIPV has been problematic.  There is also evidence to show that it may not be safe for asymptomatic cats already with the disease.  (We do not currently use this vaccine.)