Cats

Feline Health

Is there a furry feline friend in your life? Cats can be wonderful companions and often times provide a great deal of entertainment for the people that they share their lives with. Cats are generally easy to care for, and as your cat's health care provider, we will help you establish the best care regime possible for your beloved pet. Vaccinating your cat against major diseases is the first important step. We also strongly urge our clients to consider the benefits of spaying/neutering their cat. Visit our Library to learn more about our vaccination recommendations and the benefits of spaying/neutering. Animals that have routine healthcare live longer healthier lives.... let us help you care for your special friend.

Recommended Vaccination Schedule for Cats/Kittens

6 - 8 weeks of age

New Pet Examination
FVRCP-#1 (Feline Viral Rhinotrocheitis/ Calicivirus/ Panleukopenia)
Intestinal Parasite Exam
Feline Leukemia / Feline Immunodeficiency Virus blood test
Feline Leukemia Vaccine #1 - if above test is Negative
Deworming #1
Start Heartworm & Flea prevention

9 - 11 weeks of age

FVRCP-#2 (Feline Viral Rhinotrocheitis/ Calicivirus/ Panleukopenia)
Leukemia Vaccine #2
Deworming #2

12 - 16 weeks of age

Rabies
FVRCP-#3 (Feline Viral Rhinotrocheitis/ Calicivirus/ Panleukopenia)

After completion of the full series of vaccinations as listed above, the Rabies, FVRCP, and Leukemia will be given in one year. Then Rabies every year, Leukemia every two years, and FVRCP every three years.

*Because feline rabies vaccines have a higher reaction incidence we continue to vaccinate our cats once a year with a nonadjuvanted 1-year vaccine from Merial. This vaccine has been purified to have a lower reaction incidence.

**FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis) is a deadly viral disease with no known cure. There is some controversy as to the vaccine's effectiveness, and we do not include it as part of our recommended vaccinations.

We at Neartown Animal Clinic hope to help you and your pet enjoy a long happy and healthy life together. We will continue to add information to this page and throughout our web site to help you learn more about your pet's health and welfare. If you have any questions or need any further information - please do not hesitate to call the clinic at 713-526-1502. We would love to hear from you, and welcome your comments and suggestions as we continually update this site for you and your pet.

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