Care for the New Kitten
New research about vaccinations for cats is emerging every day. Be sure to consult your veterinarian for the right course of action for your cat.
Also, check out Cornell Feline Health Center for the latest information about cat health and vaccinations.
Before visiting your veterinarian, you may with to download and complete College Mall Veterinary Hospital's forms for new patients and for new kittens by clicking the links. Or, visit our Forms page.
Also, you may want to print out this page for your own records, to keep track of your new kitten's necessary vaccinations. Those marked with *** are conditional depending on your pet's health and your veterinarian's recommendations.
Keep track of these vaccinations:
| Type |
Age |
Follow up |
Completed |
| FVR-CPC |
6-8 weeks |
FVR-CPC (2) |
|
| FVR-CPC (2) |
10-12 weeks |
Annually |
|
| FVR-CPC (3) |
*** |
*** |
|
| FELV |
9 weeks |
*** |
|
| FELV (2) |
12 weeks |
*** |
|
| Rabies |
3 mos. |
Annually |
|
Key:
FVR-CPC is distemper
FELV is leukemia
FIP is feline infectious peritonitis and is optional. You should discuss FIP and FIV with your veterinarian to see if those are appropriate for your pet.
Updated January 2008
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