What vaccinations are given to kittens?
Kittens also need a course of three vaccinations at 6-8, 10-12 and 14-16 weeks of age.
All kittens need to be vaccinated against Feline Enteritis and Cat Flu.
Kittens which will be spending any time outside in their lifetime should also be vaccinated against Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV).
What vaccinations are given to adult cats?
Adult cats need annual vaccinations against Feline Enteritis, and Cat Flu plus FIV if they spend any time outside.
What is FIV?
FIV or Feline Immunodeficiency Virus is related to the AIDS virus in people. It causes a similar deficiency in the immune system.
How is FIV spread?
FIV is spread by saliva when cats fight. For this reason, all cats which spend any time outside are at risk of getting FIV.
How common is FIV?
Between 15% and 25% of cats which spend time outside will test positive to FIV.
What is involved in vaccinating for FIV?
Cats need three vaccinations against FIV at 2-4 weekly intervals, then one vaccination each year. Kittens less than 6 months of age do not need to be tested. Cats over 6 months of age should be tested before vaccination to make sure they are not already infected with the virus.
Will my pet have any side effects from the vaccination?
Reactions to vaccinations in cats are rare. The two most common reactions are pain at the injection site and mild lethargy. These signs normally resolve within 12-24 hours without treatment.
How long does it take to get my cat vaccinated?
We allow for a 30 minute appointment for vaccinations. This allows us to:
