A new cat mommy sent this message:
“Doc, I got a new kitten, she’s a month old, should I bring her in for Rabies vaccine already?”
This is a common question that I get asked regarding the vaccination of their kittens.
The answer is not yet.
Rabies vaccine for cats should be given when the cat reaches 16 weeks or 4 months old.
Aside from Rabies Vaccination, there are core and non-core vaccinations that is recommend for cats in the Philippines according to the Philippine Association of Animal Hospitals.
Learn more about these core and non-core vaccinations here.
For the cat vaccination schedule, this is should be your guide for a kitten at 4 weeks old.
Vaccination Schedule For Kittens
So for a cat at 4 weeks old or 1 month, you can bring your pet to the vet for a Fecal Examination and a check for earmites.
At this age, no vaccination is given yet.
You can also bring your cat at 9 weeks old already to be given the Feline Distemper Vaccine, have a check for earmites and undergo fecal examination in one vet visit.
This will be more convenient for you.
Want more convenience, Makati Dog and Cat Hospital offers Pet Pick-up and Delivery. You can avail of this service by scheduling your appointment at 896-2860.
If your cat is older, meaning your cat is over a year old, then here is the cat vaccination schedule you should follow.
Vaccination Schedule for Adult Cats
At a glance, the cat vaccination schedule is easy to remember. With this, you will know when to bring your cat and give the proper protection for you cat as they should have.
Do not get confused with cat vaccination, your tiny cat needs proper care from the time it was born until around 4 weeks old without any vaccination or tests unless there is obviously something wrong with them.
You can always discuss with your vet the cat vaccination schedule for your kitten or older cat.
Enjoy peace of mind,
Dr. Sixto Carlos, DVM, MS
Pet Happiness Expert
Makati Dog and Cat Hospital
Serving Pet Parents near Mandaluyong, Makati, and BGC
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