..thinking about taking in a friend's 2month old kitten..will keep indoors, but when should I vaccinate??

Answer 1

as soon as you get the kitten.

Answer 2

Cat Vaccination Schedule


8 weeks to 1 year



8 weeks - First vaccination shot (FVRCP).

12 weeks

Feline Leukemia shot (FeLV) (only if pretest is negative). A second (FeLV) shot given 2 to 3 weeks later. Second vaccination shot (FVRCP).

4 months

Rabies and third vaccination shot (FVRCP).





Adult Cats

FVRCP

Yearly. Cats 13 weeks or older that have not been vaccinated should have an initial vaccine then a booster in 2 to 4 weeks.



FeLV

Yearly. Cats not previously vaccinated need the two injection series (only if pretest is negative).



Rabies

Yearly (depending on vaccine and state requirements)

Answer 3

Now is probably a good time. Animal rescue places usually adopt out their animals with most of their vaccines around 10 weeks, or 2.5 months. There are a few vaccinations that kitty will have to wait for, though. Go ahead and take kitty to the vet once you have her - she should have a general check up, anyway.

Answer 4

I have a puppy that is 8 months old, and we got her vaccinated at 6 months. I heard vaccinations can sometimes be the same for puppies and kittens, so i think 6 months old will be okay. But just in case, ask your vet to be sure. :]

Answer 5

take it in when you get it and then make arrangements for spaying/neutering when the vet feels the time is best. I know you plan on keeping it indoors, but sometimes cats get out, and you dont want it to either get pregnant or cause one in that event.

Answer 6

Contact your vet right away. He will probably want to check out the little guy and then will be able to get you on track with all the shots.

Answer 7

Im thinking that you should take it to vaccinate as soon as you get it, but it depends if he alredy has