Just like human vaccines, cat vaccinations help keep your cat’s immune system healthy and able to fight off agents of disease. Cat vaccinations are critical in protecting your cat from developing life-threatening ailments. Cat Vaccinations expose your cat's immune system to a small number of bacteria or a specific virus to produce important antibodies which help combat these diseases. Proper administration of cat vaccinations is important to ensure your furry friend is protected. In addition, multiple shots need to be administered within a specific timeframe, so a solid knowledge base of these requirements is necessary.

Cat vaccinations are important for all ages, but particularly so in young pets with immature immune systems. Your kitten can begin receiving vaccines as soon as they are 6-8 weeks old. After the first vaccination, they are given subsequent doses every three to four weeks depending on the specific series of shots.

(Even if cats are NEVER outside, they still need Feline Distemper vaccinations)

1st vaccination: - Approx. 8 weeks old

2nd vaccination: - 3 weeks after 1st vaccination

3rd vaccination: - 3 weeks after 2nd vaccination

4th vaccination & after: - 1 year after 3rd vaccination & every year following

(If cats NEVER go outside, and test negative, they do not need an FELV vaccination)

1st vaccination: – 12 weeks old

2nd vaccination: – 3 weeks after 1st vaccination

After 2nd vaccination: – Every year

Before insertion, the sterile microchip is scanned in the package to confirm that the identification code of the transponder is the same as that shown on the package bar code label. After insertion, the cat is scanned to make sure that the chip is reading properly.