Cat Vaccination Schedule
A cornerstone of preventive care, vaccinations offer your cat or kitten protection against a host of serious diseases and illnesses. Here, our Mandeville vets provide an outline of recommended vaccines and why your cat or kitten needs them.
What is the Standard Cat Vaccination Schedule?
There may be variations in schedules due to factors such as pre-existing health conditions and indoor/outdoor living situations. We've provided an approximate vaccination schedule below, based on an average indoor cat. Your vet can provide specific information and the schedule they recommend for your unique pet.
What Are The Potential Side Effects of Cat Vaccinations?
Most cats will not have side effects from their vaccinations or may experience a brief or minor reaction to the medication. However, if you notice any of the following side effects, contact your vet immediately to determine if other treatment may be necessary.
- High fever
- Vomiting or diarrhea
- Immobility or limping
- Lethargy
- Swelling near the area of injection
- Loss of appetite
Why Are Cat Vaccinations Important?
As a pet owner, your kitten or cat depends on you to provide care that will help them live long, healthy lives. Vaccinations are a preventive approach to avoid serious, and sometimes fatal, diseases. Prevention is always better than having to treat a disease once your pet has developed it.
Vaccines are essential for all cats and kittens, but cats that spend time outdoors may also require other specific vaccinations. Indoor/outdoor cats can come into contact with other animals, diseases, or parasites that make them vulnerable to more illnesses.
Speak with your vet to determine the right vaccination schedule for your cat or kitten.
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