Cat Vaccinations & Preventive Care
Promoting Long-Term Optimal Health For Cats
To help ensure the well-being of your cat, it is crucial to take proactive measures to prevent common diseases and disorders from harming your cat's good health.
With regular vaccinations, you give your cat long-lasting immunity against a variety of contagious diseases, like rabies and feline leukemia. This not only safeguards their health, but may also contribute to the overall health of the cat population in your community.
Another benefit to prioritizing preventive care is that you can minimize the likelihood of your cat requiring intensive treatments in the future. If you can prevent illnesses from developing in the first place, you will save yourself a lot of unnecessary trips to the veterinarian with your cat.
Your veterinarian can evaluate your cat's individual risk factors and lifestyle to develop a personalized preventive care plan that suits their specific needs.
Spaying & Neutering Your Cat
Spaying or neutering your cat prevents the birth of unwanted litters, protects them against various illnesses and can help to prevent unwanted behaviours. This common surgery is performed under general anesthesia at our Kamloops animal clinic. It is a safe and routine operation that involves removing the reproductive organs of female cats (spaying) or male cats (neutering).
Cat & Kitten Vaccination Schedule
During their first year, kittens should receive the following vaccines to provide them with protection against a range of serious diseases.
Afterwards, regular booster shots throughout their lives will help maintain their immunity and overall well-being.
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6 to 8 weeks
- Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- Bordetella (Optional)
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10 to 12 weeks
- Booster: Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- Feline Leukemia
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14 to 16 weeks
- Rabies
- Booster: Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- Feline Leukemia 2
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Annual
Your cat should receive a complete series of booster shots one year after they complete their kitten vaccinations.
After that, booster shots for core vaccines should be administered every one to three years. Your veterinarian will be able to provide you with details regarding when your adult cat should return for their next booster shot.
Approximate booster shot schedule for cats:
- Rabies (Booster every one to three years depending on the vaccine provided)
- FVRCP Vaccine for Rhinotracheitis FHV-1, Calicivirus FCV, Panleukopenia FPL (Booster every one to three years)
- Chlamydia C. felis (Booster annually, or as determined by your veterinarian based on your cat's risk factors)
- Feline Leukemia 2 FeLV (Booster annually, or as determined by your veterinarian based on your cat's risk factors)
- Bordetella (Booster annually, or as determined by your veterinarian based on your cat's risk factors)
Parasite Prevention
Parasites can pose a serious threat to the health and longevity of your cat. In some cases, they can even be transmitted to other pets or people living in your household.
Parasite prevention products are designed to protect your cat from common parasites, such as fleas, ticks, ear mites, heartworms, and more.
Microchipping
While collars and tags are important, there's no guarantee these won't become lost. Your veterinarian can place a tiny microchip under your pet's skin as a permanent form of identification.
Pets that are microchipped have a better chance of being reunited with their owners if they become lost.
New Patients Welcome
The Cat Hospital of Kamloops is accepting new feline patients! If you are looking for a veterinarian who is solely committed to the unique needs of cats, get in touch today to book your first appointment.