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Vaccinations - Cats

 

Panleukopenia (Distemper)
Panleukopenia is the cat disease most often referred to as "distemper" in this species. It is a deadly disease. Fortunately, it is not a very common disease as vaccination against it appears to be very successful. Kittens require a series of vaccinations every 3 to 4 weeks from the time vaccinations start until they are approximately 16 weeks old. Since this virus does not always require direct contact for transmission, it is included in the series of recommended core vaccinations for all cats.  Adult cats over 3 years of age, receive this vaccine every 3 years. Younger cats will receive it annually.

 

Rhinotracheitis
Rhinotracheitis is caused by a herpes virus. It causes respiratory disease in its acute phase. Chronically, it can be the cause of persistent eye irritation and corneal disease (cloudiness or blood vessel infiltration in the clear part of the eye). Due to the potentially chronic nature of this disease it is also usually recommended for most cats. Adult cats over 3 years of age, receive this vaccine every 3 years. Younger cats will receive it annually.

 

Calicivirus
This virus also causes respiratory disease in its acute phase. It also can become chronic. Affected cats may have persistent gum disease or chronically recurring upper respiratory disease. This virus is also core and recommended for most cats.

 

Feline Leukemia
Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) requires direct contact with an infected cat in order to spread. For this reason, it may not be necessary for cats confined to the home.This vaccine should be administered to cats who live full-time or part-time outdoors or who have potential exposure to other cats. We recommend that cats who live indoors exclusively not be vaccinated.

 

Feline Infectious Peritonitis
Although FIP vaccine is available, it is not considered effective and is not part of our core vaccination recommendations.

 

Chlamydiosis
This is a bacterial respiratory disease of cats. It is generally believed that vaccine combination injections which include this bacterin are the most likely to cause reactions. Still, there are times when this disease is so prevalent in a group of cats or in a neighborhood that its use is warranted.

 

 

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