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Our Recommended Vaccinations For Cats
Panleukopenia (Distemper)
Panleukopenia is the cat disease most often referred to as "distemper" in this species. It is a deadly disease which is easily controlled with a vaccination. Kittens require a series of vaccinations every 3 to 4 weeks from 8 weeks of age until they are approximately 16 weeks old. Since this virus does not always require direct contact for transmission, it is generally included in the series of recommended vaccinations for all cats.
Rhinotracheitis
Rhinotracheitis is caused by a herpes virus. It causes respiratory disease in its acute phase. Chronically, it can be the cause of persistant eye irritation and corneal disease. Due to the potentially chronic nature of this disease this vaccine is recommended for all cats.
Calicivirus
This virus also causes respiratory disease in its acute phase. It also can become chronic. Affected cats may have persistant gum disease or chronically recurring upper respiratory disease. This vaccine is also recommended for all cats.
Feline Leukemia
Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) requires direct contact with an infected cat in order to be spread. This vaccine should be administered to cats who live full-time or part-time outdoors or live in the same household with a feline leukemia positive cat.
Rabies
Rabies is a deadly disease contagious to both animals and humans. Most commenly spread to domestic animals by bats, skunks, and raccoons. We recommend this vaccine, because of the potential spread to humans through bites.
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