We just got a kitten we think she is 7 weeks old. whenis the best time to give her, her first round of shot.?

Answer 1

We have a kitty, shes about 7 months old now. Here in Australia, when they are 7 weeks old they get their first one then for three months after that they get one once a month then its just a booster shot once every year that follows. They need to be wormed every month & fleaed/deticked every three months. At 5 months of age is the recommended age for desexing, any younger is just not necessary & any older is just plain risky!!!Do call your vet, they dont charge for the phone call & find out that way, especially if your kitty is playing outside. Have fun with yours, if she is anything like ours she'l be mischevious!!!

Answer 2

About 8 weeks old. If you waited until 3-4 months of age, it would be very likely that the kitten would already be exposed to the various diseases out there.
You'll have to take her back at least two times for boosters; the last set of shots will include rabies (some vets prefer you to come back one last time for the rabies shot, giving it alone, but most just give it with the regular vaccines).
If you're curious, cats receive vaccinations for feline viral rhinotracheitis, chlamydophilia, and panleukopenia. Feline leukemia may be included as well. There are also vaccinations for FIP (feline infectious peritonitis) and FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus) which are usually only given if it is very prevalent in your area.
Depending on where you live, I HIGHLY recommend including the feline leukemia vaccination. It is more prevalent in some areas than others; ask your vet for advice. Some vets automatically include this vaccine, some ask if you want it. One school of thought believes that indoor-only cats don't really need it. In my area, it is very common. I've seen four unvaccinated cats die from it, which is why I make a point of mentioning this.
Good luck with your new kitty!

Answer 3

The ideal time for the first set of kitten vaccines is at 8 weeks of age. These should be followed by another set 3 weeks later and a rabies vaccine at 6 months. Anything given before 8 weeks may not be best due to the fact that until 8 weeks of age they are still carrying the mother cats immunities to illness.. Good Luck & enjoy your baby!

Answer 4

This is an easy one....
8 weeks. Kittens and puppies need 3 sets of vaccinations ("shots") 8, 12, and 16 weeks is the ideal. It can be done a little later if it has to be but the different sets need to be 4 weeks apart. example: 9, 13, 17. But since you have her early it is best to start at 8 weeks as that is the time when the antibodies she got from her mother would start to wear off. Don't forget to booster them again the next year!
Good luck with your new 'baby'!

Answer 5

Ideally, she would already have received her first set of vaccines. Take her to a veterinarian so that she can be thoroughly examined. Almost all puppies and kittens have intenstinal parasites if not yet dewormed, so she will probably need a little bit of medicine on her food, which the veterinarian can provide as well. Also ask your vet about spaying her - kittens are routinely spayed at even 5 weeks of age, but your vet may be inclined to wait or go ahead, depending on his/her professional opinion. Congratulations on the adoption! :)

Answer 6

Between 8-12 weeks is when the kitten will be ready for shots.

If you are planning on having her spayed you may should also inquire about that when you take her to the vets.

Answer 7

Around 3 to 4 months old try taking them 2 a vet by then

Answer 8

Any new pet, regardless of age, should be taken to the vet as soon as possible for a physical exam. The new pet should also be kept isolated from all other pets in the house until the new pet is tested for infectious disease (Feline Leukemia, FIV, internal and external parasites in a cat) and has received at least the first round of vaccinations.

Every clinic has different protocols regarding what is the best age to start vaccinations and spaying/neutering. Here is what our clinic recommends...

Kitties who will be exclusively indoors will receive two vaccines, rabies and distemper (which includes Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus and Panleukopenia vaccines). Outdoor kitties also receive the Feline Leukemia vaccine. Distemper can be started around 7 weeks of age and is repeated every 3 weeks until kitty is over 12 weeks of age. Leukemia is started around 9-10 weeks of age and is repeated in 3 weeks. Rabies is given once after kitty is over 12 weeks of age.

Kitty should also have at least two concurrently negative fecal tests, 3 weeks apart, to be considered worm-free. Deworming is always done twice in our clinic, 3 weeks apart, regardless of fecal results. (Fecal tests can be falsely negative) Kitty should be tested for Feline Leukemia and FIV as well. This is a simple blood test that can be performed in-clinic. Also, kitty should be started on a heartworm/flea prevention protocol - yes, even indoor kitties. I have seen many cases of indoor-only kitties getting fleas in my few years in veterinary medicine. They are much easier to prevent than to get rid of!

Spaying/neutering is done at our clinic as soon as possible after the kitty reaches 3 pounds, irregardless of age. Younger animals recover much more quickly than older animals. Also, you will reduce your kitty's chance of mammary cancer by over 80% if she is spayed before her first heat cycle.

Remember, these are very general guidelines. Every clinic is different, but this should give you a good idea what to expect. Some recommendations vary by location (I'm in Michigan). Some regions of the country/world have different endemic disease problems.

Enjoy your kitten!

Answer 9

First vaccines should be given at 6-8 weeks, then monthly for the next two months...unless a different protocol is used by your vet.

Answer 10

Kittens should start vaccinations at 8 weeks of age. If she appears to have any problems, take her in sooner for a check up.