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FELINE VACCINES
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VaccinesVaccines provide proven life-saving benefits, are associated with minimal risk, and should be part of routine preventative health care
Vaccines“Core” vaccines are those recommended for almost every pet
Additional vaccines may be recommended by the new family veterinarian based on the cat’s lifestyle
Feline Core VaccinesThe core feline vaccines are those for• Feline herpesvirus• Feline calicivirus• Feline parvovirus• Rabies
FVRCP Vaccine
FVRCPWhat does this vaccine cover?
FVRCP• Feline viral rhinotracheitis
FVRCP• Feline viral rhinotracheitis• Calicivirus
FVRCP• Feline viral rhinotracheitis• Calicivirus• Panleukopenia
Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis
Feline Viral RhinotracheitisCaused by feline herpesvirus type 1
Causes a chronic, often life-long respiratory infection with intermittent recurrences
Respiratory disease (nasal discharge, sneezing) and often eye disease (conjunctivitis)
Feline Viral RhinotracheitisReplicates in the nose, mouth and tonsil tissues
Shed in saliva, eye and nasal secretions and can also be spread by fomites (contaminated objects)
Feline Calicivirus
Feline CalicivirusCauses respiratory disease (nasal discharge, sneezing) and often mouth sores, resulting in severe oral pain
Spread by direct contact with an infected cat or by fomites
Feline CalicivirusVery resistant to disinfectants and persists in the environment
Unvaccinated and inadequately vaccinated cats of all ages are at risk
Feline Panleukopenia
PanleukopeniaAlso known as “Feline Distemper”
Caused by feline parvovirus
This is a species-specific virus; dogs won’t get parvo from cats and vice-versa
PanleukopeniaCauses gastrointestinal disease (vomiting, diarrhea)
Often causes secondary infections due to the virus invading the bone marrow and decreasing the amount of white blood cells
PanleukopeniaCan progresses rapidly to shock and death
Shed in the feces, vomit or urine of infected cats and can also be spread by fomites
PanleukopeniaVery resistant to disinfectants and persists in the environment
Unvaccinated and inadequately vaccinated cats of all ages are at risk
PanleukopeniaThe time between exposure to the virus and the first signs of illness is generally less than 14 days
Cats shed the virus for 2-3 days before signs are seen
Shedding can continue up to 14 days aftersigns go away
Owner Education
What if my cat is indoor only?FVRCP viruses are hardy and difficult to destroy, so they remain in the environment
Even if their cat is indoor only, numerous outdoor cats potentially roam wherever the owner lives or works. Recall the viruses can be carried by fomites—that includes the owner’s shoes!
ACAC Vaccine ScheduleKittens (<16 weeks)• First vaccine at intake• Repeated every 2 weeks until 16 weeks
of age• Repeated every 3 years, thereafter
ACAC Vaccine ScheduleAdolescent/Adult (>16 weeks)• First vaccine at intake• Repeated in 3-4 weeks• Repeated every 3 years
FELINE VACCINES
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