Cat Vaccination Schedule - Here's What You Should Know 

It’s amazing how very little most people know about cats. Since I started working with rescue groups, have learned so much, and thanks to your videos am learning even more. 😻

Thank you so much for these topics. Need to watch again. Will keep my kitty's very double sheltered and highly protected. Never lost my cats. Always a blessing. Take care of them everyday.

I had a cat almost die from the rabies vaccination after she had already had a couple of rabies shots. Thankfully my vet saved her and said he would pretreat her before giving her the shot again. He said it was rare to happen. I also had a cat going through chemo. Vet told me the rabies vaccine would kill him. He knew the cat would only live another two years at most. Sadly, the law does not work with this so I had to report him as dead to the city (you are supposed to license your cats) so that they didn't force me to kill him by vaccination.

Thank you very much! I have found your discussion of cat vaccines detailed, straightforward and very informative!

Such an important subject! Thank you so much!!

Thank you for the clear information!

Thank you!! Great information!!

Another great video ( as usual ) very informative ( as usual ) Thanx Sarah✌️

Thank you so much for the great info

Thank you! Very informative for the lay person.

Thank you Dr.Sarah Wooten ur not just all the animals hero ur my hero too I am so greatful of ur videos helping me understand about everything I need to know as a first time cat dad I love my cat so much ❤

Good evening, Dr. Wooten. We sure appreciate your time here, thank you. As do our Tabby brothers!

I'm glad you mentioned titer testing and injection site sarcoma. I think it's cool to note that (at least in the US) there is a 3 year rabies vaccine and an intranasal calicivirus vaccine which can be more effective for upper respiratory protection (though it does not cover panleukopenia and not sure about herpes).

I have 5 cats between the ages of 2 and 7 years who have never seen a vet before.

I am very cautious about vaccines because I had a cat with vaccine associated sarcoma. Fortunately she lived another 8 years after surgery. The cancer was in her neck area. People and pets can be over vaccinated. I am not opposed just not excessive.

Very helpful information! I’m a new kitten owner & trying my best to be informed in her care.

In the late 80s we adopted a female Siamese mix kitten. Since we were on a budget we took her to vaccine clinics for her boosters. Unfortunately she developed a sarcoma between her shoulder blades and had an open wound that attracted flies. One day I recalled her looking at me as if to say “What are you going to about it ?” So with great sadness I decided to ease her distress and have her put down despite her only being 11 years old.

June 2022 we amputated Checkx (indoor dsh 5 yrs.) right leg & shoulder blade due to injection site fibrosarcoma caused by her feline vaccines... she is a scared tripod now... sigh.... good video.... I feel I tried to do all vaccinations and caused her cancer and smputation.... I had no idea

good explanation sister 👩🏻

I’m getting my kitten in a couple weeks and this video is so helpful, thank you!

Yes , this was very helpful , as i have ferral cata getting TNR.

Thank you for another awesome and informative video! Ive had lots of vaccinated and unvaccinated cats my whole life. Never experienced a serious issue with either. The worst issue we had with a vaccinated cat was some lymph node swelling, but it cleared up in a few weeks. I personally feel you should do what you think is best for your animal but keep in mind rabies is 100% deadly if they are not vaccinated for it. Probably one of the most important vaccines you should get your cat!!

I vaccinated my 3 kittens after 7 weeks of life against leukopenia and then all died within one week

I vaccinated my sweet kitty. Never again. He was miserable for 2 days afterward. It terrified me. Thankfully he recovered.

My kitten was exposed to a lot of stuff as a kitten and the vet said they took care of all the issues before I adopted him...but I'm waiting for the right age to have him tested for leukemia. He had mites, upper respiratory, over load of fleas, I can't remember everything but it made me kinda flip out internally. I don't know if upper respiratory can be chronic but every time he sneezes I wonder.

I’m getting two kittens in September and this was very helpful! The cost breakdown and timeline helped the most. I would love to see a cost estimate for getting a kitten (both medical and general expenses) per month + to get started!! Love your channel

We never ever miss our cats' vaccines, they have the positive impact of the vet giving your cat a check up at the same time. We have a great vet who we were seeing every couple of weeks when we were losing our 22 year old. It’s now a social event going there. I’m not sure we have rabies injections as rabies is practically unknown here in the U.K. They do have to have injections if going to the continent though. I think it’s about £50 here for all the vaccines we have, but that includes the check up and the vet fitting a good quality flea collar (we're both disabled and it’s difficult for us to do.)

It’s amazing how many vaccines a cat needs to stay healthy nowadays. 🤔🤔🤔

Have you done a video on feral cats and helping them adjust to being adopted into an indoor home?

I'm very glad to hear they've improved the Leukemia vaccine. We chose not to give our indoor kitties this 16 years ago because they were indoor only. We weren't comfortable with the cancer risk on it, but if it has improved, I'm sure I would choose to get it now.

I was wondering about getting a second opinion on the FeLV vaccine because my cat’s vet said it’s not necessary if he’s not going outside. I was a bit skeptical but I appreciate the information from you Dr. Wooten! Thank you for the video!

Pine litter for kittens? Or start with a more mainstream litter and try to switch later? Edit: Pine litter like 'Yesterday's News' or equine bedding pellets. I just rescued a pair of 1 week old kittens and I'm learning all I can from channels like yours. Thanks for being awesome :)

Hi, how often would you recommend giving adult cats the FVRCP vaccine? My cats received their full doses as kittens and have been getting it once a year since (they're now 6 years old). They really hate going to the vet and seem dramatized by it, so I'm thinking of taking them every 2 years instead, but not sure if that's advisable.

How do you know if your cat has a fever?

Question. One of my cats (I have 4 indoor, never outside) had it’s rabies vaccine as a kitten and ended up in the ER needing two blood transfusions. Her next R Vax is due soon and I’m extremely paranoid about allowing another one. She is the only one that has ever had a reaction, but it was a very costly reaction. Have you ever seen a younger cat that has gotten it, had a severe reaction and then was able to get another without issue? It was the first our vet had ever seen so it’s very worrisome.

My kittens just had their first round of vaccines yesterday. Hours lately my little boy was breathing very rapidly it freaked me out. The vet it says it’s most likely an allergic reaction. I’m nervous to get him the next round :(

I guess you could say I inherited a lot of rescue cats after my mom Passed from covid19 after she went into hospital i noticed they are call sneezing and coughing most are fixed and have rabies shots but not much else. I know tractor supply has vaccines and was thinking of that but worried they are all sick. So i am planning to take the sickest one in to a low cost clinic to get tested like tomorrow and see what they say she has... The night before my moms funeral i went there to start staying at her place to help my dad out and found one of the cats had passed. We spent like 80bucks for cremation... Anyway would it be safe to assume that sonce they all have same or similar symptoms that getting one cst tested will tell me and help me figure out whata wrong with thr whole lot?

so the FIV one is an ongoing thing? If I decide to foster or something I can just get them it

How about older cats without any shots? Which one should be taken first?

Could you please share a link to the new protocol for leukemia vaccination so I can share the information with my vet. My Monte got a leukemia vaccination in his shoulder today and unfortunately there was no mention the injection site sarcoma risk. I came home and just happened to see this video, completely by coincidence.

I never vaccinated my cat but she also never went out she is fat and healthy.

I’ve had multiple cats with shot based sarcoma! I have a 15 yo now had his leg removed at 14 and is terminal. No vaccines for us

I just brought my 6 year old cat to a vet on Sept. 11 and gave my cat 2 vaccines ( Biofel PCH and Biocan R) and he told ne to come back a week after for last vaccines for Anti-Fungal. Then when I came back he said again to come back after 10 days for another vaccines. I don’t understand why he said before it was the last vaccines then again told me to come back..😢

I moved into a condo that requires my cat be vaccinated for Rabies annually, despite the fact that he is 100% an indoor cat.

Is there an immunization card , just like for humans

Why is it so expensive and cumbersome to do titer tests? The UK now has a new protocol wherein after the first set of vaccines, titer tests are done each year thereafter and boosters are given ONLY if the titer tests shows they need it . Wish more vets would err on the side of caution and prevention of potential side effects here in the US. The FeLV vaccine is now usually given in the tail because of the injection site sarcoma. Also request PureVax vaccines as they have fewer adjuvants, which can be the cause of the cancer. I give my cats one FVRCP and one PureVax rabies for LIFE, when they are old enough. All doing great. We need more access to reasonably priced titer tests instead of just jabbing them blindly. What are the percentages of effectiveness for each vaccine? If it's only 30%, for example, may not be worth the risk. I do know panleukopenia can be brought into a home from the outside so that is one I get ONE of--don't even think of getting another one, a booster, until at least four weeks later, per the guidelines. Some vets have told me that the shots only last two weeks and to come in then and I nearly lost a healthy cat because of that advice. Go holistic and build up the immune system with lines of products by holistic vets, like Vitality Science and Azmira for longterm more reliable health. -A longtime cat rescuer

Any videos on the subject for barn cats? We're not talking 8 newborn barn kittens to a vet.

Should I give my kitty calming chews, for ex kinpurpet one, before vaccinating?

Wishing I saw this video yesterday. My cat got vaccinated , the rabies vaccine. We came back with a very sick cat, couldn't walk, she was very agitated, just rolled n growled in anger, i feel she was in pain. Today she was admitted. Her leg was stiff couldn't move normally. Sad sight.

I used to live in a city that required annual shots for cat license/pet registration. They didn't care if your cats were indoor only. I complied with the requirement for 1 year, and then we fled to the next town over. I will never vaccinate them ever again. Not safe.

One of my feline is dying due to injection vaccines.. He has fibrosarcoma….. Rabies and the leukemia are the worse.. Feel so sorry for him and that it is my fault he is dying.. injection in felines can die from injection vaccine…. be darn if you do and be darn if you don’t…

Have you ever done a done a video on adult cat reactions after the vaccine

Where is your clinic to go take my car with you? Thank you 😊

My cat got vaccinated Feline Panleukopenia and it was prescribed for another dose after one year. We forgot to vaccinate him. It has been 6 months since the second dose was recommended. Now my 3 cats died of this disease and one is infected. Can my cat still be safe from this virus?

why would an indoor only cat need any of these boosters and/or vaccines?

Is there any evidence that the vaccines can effect the cats intelligence? Has anyone noticed a change in their kitten after receiving 1st shots?

I just lost one of my 10 month old boys to FeLV. He died of lymphoma. I rescued my boys at about 6 weeks. They and their Mama were strays. I didn't find out they had FeLV until one of the adoptee's contacted me that they had to put their kitten down at 8 months old. Please spay and neuter. If your cat goes out get them vaccinated for FeLV and rabies.

if one's cats is above a year, and hx is unknown, should an indoor cat be vaccinated?

Why vaccinate so early? Seems like it could cause injury?

I have a kitten that someone dropped off friendly kitten. Maybe 10 weeks old now 3-4 months Where do I begin? HELP Snurt is male bark tabby who lives inside and outside..Help..someone

you recomend'me to vaccine mu cats if they are indor cats??

Thank you for all that info. Now I learned about the vaccination injection sites and will ask my vet where he plans to do them on their bodies. I recently took in a 4-5 week old runt from a feral colony that I have been taking care of for the last 4 years. He looks sickly. I'm positive if I did not intervene that he would not make it living outside. His fur did not grow in fully like his siblings and his skin has ripples/wrinkles in it. I am hoping that its simply from dehydration and malnutrition. This is the first generation of kittens from this colony that has grown familiar with me enough that the mama lets me pick up and handle her kittens without any reaction. I have him isolated in a bedroom alone so that my other 2 cats wont pick on him and also because I do not know what diseases if any that he might have yet. My vet gave me a lime dip to use on him but I have not used it yet and am simply waiting to see if proper diet and hydration will change things.

I found that I am allergic to my cat 😐

Madam my cat vomiting white foam and not eating. What I need to do ?

the rabies vaccine is every year or every 3 years??

My kitty is unvaccinated and a very healthy 14 year old. She eats a specially prepared cat food that is 100% animal. ♥

My cat will be 3 years old should I be vaccinating him?

Why do cats that are never outside need all the vaccines and boosters?

Wir haben Hauskatzen in der 3. Generation eine große katzenfamilie mit 7 Katzen alle niemals geimpft worden und allen geht es prächtig und bei uns selbst auf dem Bauernhof sind alle Katzen ungeimpft … haben auch schon geimpfte Katzen gesehen die trotzdem Tollwut hatten… meiner Meinung bringt das impfen so viel wie bei covid es kann schützen tut es aber nicht unbedingt 😷

My cat first vaccine is rabies. Is it OK?

the adverse effects is a nightmare? What are you putting in these animals?

Animals are way over vaccinated ! I do distemper and rabies and rabies only because it’s law.

my area very few vaccinate their cats at all. I got looks like I lost my mind by other cat owners when my 100% full indoor kitten who refuses to even step on the ground has all his main vaccines including rabies. I am not risking my fur babies health.

We have recently lost our cat to feline leukemia and therefore learnt the hard way this could have been avoided. It happened so fast, to such a young and energetic cat! We wish we had been more careful about this. Needless to say our new kitten is FULLY vaccinated, and we are much better cat owners now. Awareness is key!

Unfortunately the trust i have with companies saying its for our good or for the good of our pets as been totally knocked ( i have no trust) humans and pets are treated like lab rats

I live in a tier 2 city in "INDIA" unfortunately....there are no good vet's near me and they are not as paranoid as you when the operate on pets cause they treat them pretty roughly....i wanted to own cats since i was a 12 yr old kid, now im 17 and my parents have finally given a yes....but because of the lack of experiencened vets i have to think my decisions through....india is a lost cause i hate living here

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Feline Kaleesi virus

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~Nope!~Please dont inject those poisons into your loved ones!~Especially now days, they are much more dangerous now!~

If, FELINES cats KITTENS We're intended to walk with you. Then GOD WOULD

Unbelievable Propaganda.