Vaccine Recommendations
Vaccinations are an important part of preventive care and help protect cats from serious and potentially life-threatening diseases. Even indoor cats may be at risk through accidental escape, exposure to other animals, or infectious organisms brought into the home.
Rabies Vaccine: Rabies is a fatal viral disease that can affect both animals and humans. Rabies vaccination is required by North Carolina law for cats over 16 weeks of age. Depending on your cat's age and vaccination history, a one-year or three-year vaccine may be recommended.
FVRCP (“Distemper”) Vaccine: This vaccine helps protect against several highly contagious feline diseases, including panleukopenia (“feline distemper”), rhinotracheitis (herpesvirus), and calicivirus. These diseases can cause serious respiratory, gastrointestinal, and systemic illness.
Feline Leukemia (FeLV) Vaccine: This vaccine helps protect against feline leukemia virus. FeLV vaccination recommendations are based on factors such as your cat's age, lifestyle, outdoor access, and potential exposure to other cats.
Our medical team will review your cat's vaccination history and individual risk factors during the visit and discuss any vaccines that are due or recommended. Vaccine decisions can then be made with you based on your cat's individual needs.