Cat Care

[jEFFREYk44]

got a pair of brother and sister burmese cats a few months ago, totally pretty, dark black, super soft fur and so attentive!

Had the girl spayed, will nueter the boy soon but what is shot schedule?

Edited September 3, 2007 by jEFFREYk44

[Nienke]

From: http://www.canine-epilepsy-guardian-angels...annual_vacs.htm

Recommendations for cats

· Panleukopenia, herpesvirus (rhinotracheitis), calicivirus: Following initial kitten shots, provide booster one year later and every three years thereafter.

· Rabies: At 8 weeks of age, thereafter as required by law.

· Feline leukemia: Use only in high-risk cats. Best protection is two vaccines prior to 12 weeks of age, with boosters repeated annually. if your cats are allowed to roam outside the house, it's recommened.

· Bordatella: Use prior to boarding.

· Feline infectious peritonitis: Not recommended.

· Chlamydia: Not recommended.

· Ringworm: May be used during an outbreak in a home.

Cat vaccines/Minimum duration of immunity

· Cat rabies - 3 years

· Feline panleukopenia virus - 6 years

· Feline herpesvirus - 5 or 6 years

· Feline calicivirus - 3 years

[jEFFREYk44]

Thanks very much, great response!