
How often should pet cats be vaccinated?
Kittens can receive their first dose of the feline triple vaccine at 9 weeks of age; a second dose; a booster dose 15-20 days later; a third dose one year later; booster immunizations are given every 1-3 years, depending on the continuous immunity period of the vaccine. Kittens can receive their first dose of the rabies vaccine at 12-14 weeks of age; a second dose one year later; a booster immunization is given every 1-3 years thereafter.
Can cats skip vaccinations?
It is unacceptable for cats not to be vaccinated; this is extremely dangerous. Even if a cat doesn't go outside, it's still susceptible to infection if it lives indoors. This is because unvaccinated cats are vulnerable to bacterial and viral infections, such as feline panleukopenia, parvovirus, herpes simplex virus, and calicivirus. Cats have no immunity to these viruses, leading to infection. Therefore, not vaccinating a cat will negatively impact its health.