What vaccines are recommended fot kittens ?

Answer 1

You will get very good information at www.littlebigcat.com. Dr. Jean Hovfe has an article titled "Vaccination". It is at the end of the series of almost thirty articles about cat diet, vaccination, behavior, etc.

Vaccinations have become a controversial topic in veterinary medicine in the last five to eight years. Many vets now believe that cats are overvaccinated.

Certainly every kitten must have the basic kitten shots - usually a series of three - to prevent panleukopenia which is a deadly disease for young kittens. Rabies is required by law almost everywhere and my cats don't get rabies vaccinations.

The leukemia and FIP vaccines have not proved themselves and the leukemia one is even suspected of causing that disease.

So it is something you need to discuss with your veterinarian and make an informed decision based on the "lifestyle" of your kitten, indoor only or outdoor, etc.

Answer 2

There's no one-size-fits-all answer. The best answer will depend on what diseases are prevalent in your locality and what risks of exposure your kitty's lifestyle presents.

It's important to limit vaccinations to those really necessary due to the risk of adverse reactions like Vaccine Associated Sarcoma. But some diseases are so awful, or so virulent, that the risk is worth taking.

Check this out:

http://www.vas-awareness.org

On the menu on the right side of the page click "our Educational Resources" and you'll find several relevant links, including the most recent AVMA vaccine recommendations. The link to the Cornell Feline Health Center's brochure "Feline Vaccines - Benefits & Risks" is also worth a look. (So are pretty much all the links and documents, really...)

Your vet can help you figure out the optimal vaccination program for your kitty. It will change as kitty grows, because there are illnesses taht are life-threatening to kittens but merely annoying to adults. And there are illnesses like Feline Leukemia that are dangerous to kittens but that adults with healthy immune systems develop natural immunity to.

If your vet still advocates vaccinating all cats every year with almost all the available vaccines, find a new vet!

Answer 3

There are the general cat vaccine
FVRCP
CV
Feline Bordetella
and
Rabies

But you should also have you kitten cheked for
Feline AIDS and Feline Leukemia
and if the test negative then have them vaccinated against it
you can only have them vaccinated against Feline Leukemia seeing as there is no vaccine for Feline AIDS. These are very serious disease that are HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS. It is recommended that if you cat has these disease that they are put to sleep.
The cats get really sick, vomiting, loose stool, runny nose, lose weight, and are very listless. It is a terrible thing to watch your animal go through so make sure to have them tested and vaccinated.

Answer 4

I have listed a link with several article for you the one that you most defiatley want to read is (Vaccination Recommendations for Cats and Kittens)

http://www.peteducation.com/category_summary.cfm?cls=1&cat=1385

I do hope you find this link helpful and good luck with your kitten

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Answer 5

Kittens get a series of vaccinations until they are 15-18 weeks of age.

They get pediatric series of FVRCP. They'll get a rabies which is good for 6 months, then a booster good for 1 year.

They'll need to have their stool checked for parasites so when you go for your first exam, bring a small stool sample.

Answer 6

You can get this information at 1-888-228-2469 which is the Purina Cat Care line. They will answer your questions and also send you great coupons for free food. I think you can also visit Purina.com. Have a great day!