Kitten Vaccine and Testing 

Requirements and Recommendations

Age    

Vaccine    

Information  

6 to 8 weeks old    

FIV/FeLV Test

We require that all Kittens have a FIV/FELV test. This consists of a simple blood test that will detect the presence of the Feline Leukemia Virus and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FeLV/FIV). The Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) causes a condition in cats that is similar to the one in humans caused by the AIDS virus. FIV is not infectious to people, but it can be spread from cat to cat. 

 

FVRCP #1  

This is the 1st in the series of 3.

The vaccine is the three-in-one FVRCP, which stands for feline viral rhinotracheitis (FVR), calicivirus, and panleukopenia virus. The first two types of virus cause upper respiratory illness. Panleukopenia is a life-threatening disease in which cats suffer severe diarrhea as well as depletion of bone marrow and white blood cells.  

10 weeks old  

FeLV #1 

We recommend that this vaccine only be given to cats that go outdoors. If this vaccine is administered it will need to be given a booster in 4 weeks.  

12 weeks old    

FVRCP #2    

This is the 2nd in the series of 3.  

14 weeks old 

FeLV Annual  

This is the final vaccine in the series of two. At this time the vaccine is good for one year, and will need to be repeated annually. 

16 weeks old    

FVRCP 1 Year    

This is the final booster in the series of three; after this booster is given it is good for one year. 

 

Rabies 1 Year    

This vaccine is required by law, even for indoor cats.  

 

"The Smallest feline is a masterpiece." - Leonardo Da Vinci