What shots does a kitten need?

Question

what are all the shots a kitten needs?
Are they expensive?
~I want a kitten so bad!~

Answer 1

I JUST got a kitten a week and a half ago. I got him by answering a newspaper article (there are always free kittens in the newspapers). the lady had told me that he had been treated for flees, worms, had his shots, and had ben fixed, but when I got their to pick them up, I found her one bedroom apartment to be overun with 30+ cats! One came running up to me and I picked him up. I knew right away she had been lying. The kitten was small, not fed very well, and was obviously not fixed. But I fell in love with the little guy and had to take him any way. Even worse, I took him home and to my horror quickly found out that he had fleas and worms! (I later found out that 80% of kittens are born with worms)
I schedualed a vist to the Animal Hospital (which if you have never been, isn't like a human hospital, a lot of people bring their pets their like they would to a normal vet.) The whole Ordeal took about 2 hours but I'm pleased to say Dwight (my kitten) is going to be fine even though we found out that he's actually 4 months than 6 weeks like the lady said. She checked his heart and found a small murmor (on a 1 to 6 scale, it was a .5, so no big deal) and said she would track it. She checked him by blood sample for Feline HIV/AIDS, and Lukemia, which came back negative. She gave him medicine for the ear mites and worms he had, as well as a flea medication. She gave him two shots, one that is just called kitten shot #1 and one for preventing lukemia. (the next time we go in she is going to give him shot #2 and a rabies shot.)
so what are we looking at? that whole visit, including everything, was only 61.70. now I have to go back, but it won't be anymore than 30, probobly, since she's not doing half of what she had to do last time.

So if oyu get a free cat, you're looking at about 90 in vet fees, and you need to buy some other stuff (food bowls, collar, food, litter, treats and toys) but if you go to the dollar store, or another discounted place, you can get good quality stuff for about 15 bucks.

i have 2 cats and litter and food runs me about $30 a month.

hope to have been helpful and hope you get a cat. they're great to have around!

p.s. he's not old enough yet, but i will have to get him fixed and it will cost 30 bucks...50 for a female.

p.s.s. i told the vet what the lady had said that the cat was supposed to ahve had his shots and she said it wouldn't hurt him to have them again, it WOULD hurt him to not have them at all, and would rsk the health of my other cat.

Answer 2

need - rabies.. it is usually required by law.

good idea? rabies, distemper, and if it is going to be let outside felv (feline leukimia)

also a good idea to test for felv/fiv (feline aids) the test is between $30 -40 dollars. vaccines about $15-$20 each with the distemper needing a booster in 4 weeks.

Then there is the neutering, ~$100 for male $175 for female - although could be more or less depending on the area..

Free kittens are not a good deal.. as you often fall in love before they are tested and vaccinated, and could easily be ill and die very quickly on you. See a local humane society or shelter or resuce who tests and vaccinates their kittens. Adoption fees are rarely more than $100 and are quite a deal considering what you are getting for the money.

Answer 3

Vaccinations protect your cat from deadly infectious diseases, and they're an important first step in owning a cat. Always consult with your vet to determine which vaccinations your cat should receive.

Keep track. It's important to know what vaccinations your adopted kitten has received and at what age. For adult adopted cats, find out when he had his last booster vaccinations.

Core vaccines. The essentials include:

Feline panleukopenia (feline distemper)
Feline viral rhinotracheitis
Feline calicivirus
Rabies
Non-core vaccines. These depend on your cat's age, breed, where you live and whether he's an indoor or outdoor cat. They include:

Feline pneumonitis (chlamydia)
Feline leukemia virus (FeLV)
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP)
Ringworm (dermatophytosis)
Feline immunodeficiency virus

Answer 4

AIDS