Feline

Vaccination Guidelines

Multivalent vaccines

	FVR-CP incorporates rhinotracheitis, calici and panleukopenia viruses and Chlamydia antigen. It can be administered intramuscularly or subcutaneously.
	Kittens should receive a first vaccination at 8-10 weeks of age followed by a second vaccination at 12-14 weeks, then annually.

Rabies

	Vaccination of domestic cats is mandated by the State of Maryland.
	First vaccination may be given at 12 weeks of age. Revaccinate in 1 year, then as long as vaccine status remains current, vaccine can be given every 3 years.

Feline Leukemia

FeLK is a killed virus vaccine that is given subcutaneously. Cats must be tested for FELV before vaccination. Vaccinations should be given when 10 weeks old and then 3-4 weeks later. Yearly boosters are required. Testing before a booster should be done if the cat was not tested initially or has not been vaccinated routinely.

General principles of Immunization Therapy

	kittens should be protected from animals of unknown vaccination status until after their vaccination series has been completed.
	Vaccines should not be administered to pregnant or severely debilitated animals.
	Rabies vaccine should not be administered to any wild animals (raccoons, etc.).

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