Feline Vaccinations Distemper (FVRCP): Distemper is a highly contagious disease of cats. It is a caused by a virus that is spread through direct contact with an infected cat or its body secretions, especially feces. The combination vaccine protects against feline panleukopenia (distemper) virus and upper respiratory viruses, herpesvirus and calicivirus. A series of vaccinations is given every 3-4 weeks, beginning at 8 weeks of age and continues up to 16 weeks of age. After the initial vaccination series is complete, the vaccination is given every two years at the time of the annual physical exam done by your veterinarian.
Rabies: Rabies is a fatal disease caused by a virus usually spread when an infected animal bites another animal or person. The State of Maine requires your cat to be vaccinated against rabies. The first rabies vaccination that your kitten receives (at 12 weeks of age) is a one-year vaccination. On the return to your veterinarian for your pets annual physical another one-year rabies vaccination is given and is repeated every year for the remainder of your cats life. Leukemia (FELV): Feline leukemia virus is one of the most common and destructive of all cat viruses. It is highly contagious and is spread primarily by saliva during catfights, grooming or mating, but can also be spread by blood, urine and feces. Kittens may become infected while still in the womb, when the mother bites off the umbilical cord and during nursing. The main effect of the virus is to disrupt the cat 's immune system. Disorders commonly associated with FELV infection include: chronic respiratory disease, chronic infection of the mouth, gums and tongue, chronic eye disease and chronic urinary tract infections. A simple blood test can be performed to detect the disease at 8 weeks of age. A two-part series of vaccinations are given every 3-4 weeks, beginning at 8 weeks of age. After the initial vaccination series is complete, the vaccination is given every two years at the time of the annual physical exam done by your veterinarian.
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