Kittens and cats vaccination schedule
| 8 weeks old | 12 weeks old | End of year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | |
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| Cat ‘Flu’ (recommended for all cats) Potentially fatal and still widespread disease syndrom |
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| Feline Panleucopenia (recommended for all cats) A very serious disease of cats which carries a high risk of death |
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| Feline Leukaemia Virus (recommended for cats at risk) Associated with the occurrence of tumours and anaemia but also causes disease by suppressing the immune system |
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Vaccination Schedule
Vaccination Schedule
All kittens need vaccinations to help them stay healthy. Vaccines protect kittens against certain diseases while their immune system continues to develop.
A typical recommended core vaccination schedule for kittens will start at around 8-9 weeks of age, followed by a booster 3-4 weeks later, finishing from around 12 weeks of age. Another booster needs to be given one year later. In most cases kittens in the UK spend time outdoors and may therefore encounter cats that carry feline leukaemia virus (FeLV). Kittens are therefore usually offered vaccination against FeLV too.
Vaccination Schedule
Vaccination Schedule
Regular vaccination throughout a cat’s life is really important to help maintain immunity against common diseases such as cat flu.
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Infectious Diseases
Learn more about infectious diseases in Cats
Why Vaccinate
Learn why continuing to vaccinate your cat regularly is important
Travelling Pets
Want to learn more about disease threats you need to protect your pet against when traveling outside of the UK with your pet?