Feline Vaccinations in North Richland Hills

At Cornerstone Animal Hospital, the following vaccination protocol is used as part of a complete preventive care program. For more details or questions about feline vaccination protocols, please visit www.aafp.com.

Kitten

The Feline Rhinotracheitis vaccine is recommended for every cat at least 7 weeks old, with booster vaccinations every 3-4 weeks. The veterinarians at Cornerstone Animal Hospital strongly recommend testing every cat for Feline Leukemia/Feline AIDS through our on-site laboratory services unless previously tested. If tested negative, the cat should be vaccinated when they are at least 7-9 weeks old and given a booster vaccination within 3-4 weeks. FeLV, FVRCP, and Rabies vaccines are repeated yearly.

Adult Felines

Adult cats who have not been vaccinated previously should receive initial vaccinations (FVRCP, FeLV, and Rabies) and be tested for FeLV/FIV. They should return 3 to 4 weeks later for booster vaccinations (FVRCP and FeLV). Then, FeLV, FVRCP, and Rabies vaccines are repeated annually.

Feline Rhinotracheitis Virus

This virus is a very common cause of respiratory disease and often causes chronic infection with intermittent recurrences, which may lead to respiratory and sometimes eye disease. It spreads through airborne respiratory secretions and direct contact with a carrier cat or contaminated objects. Unvaccinated, very young, and very old cats are most susceptible.

Calicivirus

A common viral respiratory disease that can cause painful mouth sores. It spreads through direct contact with infected cats or contaminated objects. The virus is resistant to many disinfectants and persists in the environment. Unvaccinated or inadequately vaccinated cats of all ages are at risk.

Feline Panleukopenia

A severe, highly infectious, sometimes fatal disease affecting the gastrointestinal tract, immune system, and nervous system. It spreads by direct contact with infected cats or viral particles in the environment. Unvaccinated or inadequately vaccinated cats of all ages are at risk.

Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)

A retrovirus that infects cats, transmitted via saliva or nasal secretions. If not overcome by the immune system, it can cause serious and sometimes fatal diseases.

Cat FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus)

Cats infected with FIV may show no symptoms for years. Once active, the virus severely weakens the immune system, making cats vulnerable to secondary infections. Infected cats receive supportive care and live stress-free, indoor lives, sometimes for months to years before the disease progresses. Currently, there is no fully effective vaccine for FIV. Cats with weakened immune systems may also need extra monitoring through our hospitalization and patient care team if they develop secondary infections.

Kitten & Adult Cat Vaccination Schedule

For more information on feline vaccinations, please don’t hesitate to contact us today at (817) 514-8387.