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Vaccination Schedule for Kittens and Cats

From The Humane Society

FVRCP

Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis and Calicivirus - viral diseases of the eyes, nose and throat (upper respiratory infection) plus Panleukopenia a viral disease of the blood and intestines (feline distemper or infectious enteritis).

FeLV

Feline Leukemia - a viral disease that impairs immunity. Usually fatal.

Rabies

A viral disease fatal to humans and other animals. Vaccination is necessary for all cats.

Kittens

8 weeks to 1 year

8 weeks - First vaccination shot (FVRCP).

12 weeks

Feline Leukemia shot (FeLV) (only if pretest is negative). A second (FeLV) shot given 2 to 3 weeks later. Second vaccination shot (FVRCP).

4 months

Rabies and third vaccination shot (FVRCP).

Adult Cats

FVRCP

Yearly. Cats 13 weeks or older that have not been vaccinated should have an initial vaccine then a booster in 2 to 4 weeks.

FeLV

Yearly. Cats not previously vaccinated need the two injection series (only if pretest is negative).

Rabies

Yearly (depending on vaccine)

Vaccination Schedule for Dogs

FROM THE HUMANE SOCIETY

Distemper

An airborne viral disease of the lungs, intestines and brain.

Hepatitis

A viral disease of the liver.

Leptospirosis

A bacterial disease of the urinary system.

Parainfluenza

An infectious bronchitis.

Parvovirus

A viral disease of the intestines.

Rabies

A viral disease fatal to humans and other animals.

Corona

A viral disease of the intestines.

Bordetella

A bacterial infection (kennel cough)

Puppies

6 to 8 weeks

First puppy shot (DHLPP) + Corona

11 to 12 weeks

Second puppy shot (DHLPP) + Corona

15 to 16 weeks

Third puppy shot (DHLPP) + Corona

Over 4 months

Rabies (repeat l year later)

7 to 9 months

First heartworm test

Adult Dogs

DHLPP

Yearly

Heartworm test

Yearly

Rabies

Every 3 years (after second Rabies shot)

Bordetella

Yearly

Note: Some states have their own laws regarding the frequency & requirement of certain vaccinations. When in doubt, always ask your veterinarian or local humane society.