Essential Facts for Cat Vaccination: What You Need to K
Deadly infectious diseases can be transmitted between cats through fights and viruses that stick to human shoes. Treating cats after they become ill can be stressful on their bodies, so it's important to have kittens vaccinated regularly to prevent these diseases.
When to Vaccinate Kittens
Kittens receive antibodies from their mother's milk, but these antibodies gradually disappear after 23 months of age, increasing the risk of illness. The first vaccination should be given during this period, followed by regular boosters.
First vaccination: Around 50 days after birth (when the transferred antibodies begin to fade).
Second vaccination: 34 weeks after the first vaccination.
Third vaccination: One year after the first vaccination, with annual boosters thereafter.
PostVaccination Care
After vaccination, some cats may experience discomfort or allergic reactions. It's important to monitor their health for a while.
After vaccination, let the cat rest quietly and observe for any abnormal symptoms like diarrhea or vomiting.
Avoid excessive exercise, bathing, and mating for 23 days after vaccination.
Keep the kitten away from other cats for a few weeks before they develop immunity.
Caution: Some cats may experience vaccineassociated sarcomas and other side effects. It's important to discuss these possibilities with your veterinarian beforehand.
Vaccine Types
If your cat is kept indoors, a threeway vaccine is recommended. For cats that go outdoors, a fiveway vaccine is suggested. Always consult with your veterinarian about your cat's living environment and their advice before making a decision.
Vaccination Types
Diseases Prevented
Threeway Vaccine
Fiveway Vaccine
Cat Viral Rhinotracheitis
Cat Calicivirus Infection
Cat Panleukopenia (Feline Distemper)
Cat Leukemia Virus Infection
Cat Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
Cat Ringworm
Even vaccines with the same name may prevent different diseases, so it's crucial to confirm this with your veterinarian. In recent years, vaccines for Feline AIDS (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) have also been developed and can be administered along with the threeway or fiveway vaccines.
