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At what age should a kitten be vaccinated?

At what age should a kitten be vaccinated?

2026-03-18 08:21:22 · · #1

Kittens can be vaccinated as early as 2 months old. For their initial immunization, kittens need a total of four vaccines: three doses of the feline triple vaccine (feline panleukopenia virus, feline herpesvirus, and feline calicivirus) and one dose of rabies vaccine. The first-year recommended age for the feline triple vaccine is around two months of age; earlier vaccination is not advised. The rabies vaccine should be given around three months of age and should also not be administered earlier. It is important to note that vaccinations must be given when the kitten is completely healthy to ensure optimal protection and antibody development.

At what age should a kitten be vaccinated?

What to pay attention to when vaccinating your cat:

1. When vaccinating a cat, it is necessary to ensure that the cat is in good health and has no abnormal symptoms such as fever, cough, or diarrhea.

2. After the cat has been vaccinated, it should stay at the hospital for observation for 30 minutes. It can leave after there are no problems.

3. Pay attention to feeding your cat after vaccination. Cats may experience a loss of appetite after vaccination. Do not force your cat to eat during this period. Give your cat time to adjust and recover. Do not feed your cat overly greasy food at this time.

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