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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