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If you own a cat or are planning to have a cat in your home, you certainly know the importance of vaccinations to protect the cat from diseases and protect you and your family members as well, so in the following article we provide you with a schedule of basic and non-essential cat vaccinations and their exact dates, and the dates of supportive doses as well.

The importance of cat vaccinations  

Like humans, cats need vaccinations to keep them healthy and protect them from disease, and they also need booster doses to keep the vaccinations effective, and the best way to give your cats vaccinations on time is to follow the recommendations of your veterinarian.

Cat vaccinations are divided into: basic vaccinations, and non-essential vaccinations, and basic vaccinations mean the necessary vaccinations for all cats, while non-essential vaccinations are determined by the veterinarian based on your pet’s lifestyle, for example, the vet may suggest some non-essential vaccinations if your cat goes outside home or move around with you often.

Warning; Keep in mind that cat vaccinations do not offer complete immunity to diseases, and to help your cats stay healthy, you should limit their contact with infected animals and disease-infested environments.

Cat vaccination schedule

  Rabies vaccination (basic vaccination): 

• Vaccination of kittens (at or under 16 weeks): 1 dose as early as 8 weeks of age, depending on the product used, revaccination after 1 year. 

• Adult kittens (over 16 weeks) vaccination: 2 doses; With an interval one year between each dose.

•  Booster dose: Required annually or every 3 years, depending on the vaccine used. The frequency and type of booster dose may vary depending on the laws of each country.

•  Comments: The rabies vaccination is a basic vaccination for cats, it is 100% fatal for cats, and there is no cure for it, so prevention is key.

 Feline panleukopenia or panleukopenia vaccination (basic vaccination): 

• Vaccination of kittens (at or under 16 weeks): As early as 6 weeks of age, then every 3-4 weeks until 16 weeks of age.

•  Adult kittens (over 16 weeks) vaccination: 2 doses; 3-4 weeks apart. 

• Supporting dose: One dose given 1 year after the last dose of the initial series, and then every 3 years.

•  Comments: This vaccination is essential because panleukopenia is a highly contagious and potentially fatal disease.

 Vaccination against the herpes virus (primary vaccination):

• Vaccination of kittens (at or under 16 weeks): As early as 6 weeks of age, then every 3-4 weeks until 16 weeks of age.

• Adult kittens (over 16 weeks) vaccination: 2 doses; 3-4 weeks apart.

• Supporting dose: One dose given 1 year after the last dose of the initial series, and then every 3 years.

• Comments: This vaccination is essential because calicivirus infection in cats causes a highly contagious respiratory illness that can cause joint pain, mouth sores, fever, and loss of appetite.

Vaccination against leukemia in cats (additional vaccination):

• Vaccination of kittens (at or under 16 weeks): As early as 4 weeks of age.

• Adult kittens (over 16 weeks) vaccination: 2 doses; year intervals.

• Supporting dose: annually

• Comments: Non-essential vaccination, Bordetella caused infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract.

Important Tips 

You may think that your cat is protected from diseases and does not need vaccinations because she does not go out of the house, but pay attention; Cats may pick up airborne germs that may reach the cat through windows or doors, and don't forget that there is a possibility that the cat may escape outside the house at any time.

Your cat may also get an infection if you take her to a hostel or if you bring home a new cat. In the end, and after you know the schedule of basic and non-essential cat vaccinations and their dates, remember that appropriate veterinary care is the prerogative of the veterinarian, so do not neglect his advice regarding your pets.