Vaccinations for Cats
Vaccinating your cat is important because it helps protect them from serious and potentially life-threatening diseases. These vaccines work like a shield, guarding your furry friend against illnesses like feline leukemia, rabies, and respiratory infections. By getting your cat vaccinated, you're essentially giving them a strong defense system to stay healthy and happy. It's a way to ensure your cat enjoys a longer and safer life, free from the risks of these harmful diseases.
Core Vaccines
Rabies
- Rabies is a viral disease that affects the central nervous system and is fatal to cats and humans. Vaccination against rabies is essential for both the health of cats and public safety. It is often required by law.
Feline Panleukopenia (Feline Distemper)
- This is a highly contagious and often fatal viral disease that affects the gastrointestinal tract and immune system. Vaccination provides protection against this serious illness.
Feline Herpesvirus
- One of the causes of feline upper respiratory infections. It can cause severe respiratory symptoms, eye infections, and general malaise. Vaccination helps reduce the severity and spread of the disease.
Feline Calicivirus
- Another common cause of feline upper respiratory infections. It can cause ulcers in the mouth and respiratory symptoms. Vaccination against calicivirus is important to reduce the severity and spread of the disease.
Noncore Vaccines
Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)
- FeLV is a viral infection that weakens the immune system and can lead to various diseases, such as cancer and immunodeficiency. Vaccination is recommended, especially for cats at higher risk, such as outdoor cats or those living in multi-cat households.