Vaccinating cats
Cats should be routinely vaccinated against the following:
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Feline panleukopenia which is an uncommon disease causing severe vomiting and diarrhoea however it is severe and often fatal.
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Feline herpesvirus is one of the main causes of cat ‘flu. It is not usually serious but can cause lifelong problems. It is very common in unvaccinated cats. Cat flu can be life threatening in young, old or immune compromised cats.
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Feline calicivirus, this is another important viral contributor to cat ‘flu and can cause large ulcers on the tongue.
Cats can also be vaccinated against the following (some vets have combined vaccines to cover all these diseases):
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Feline leukaemia virus (FeLV). This virus can cause many problems including tumours, lots of cats can combat the infection but about 30% will become persistently infected and may die. This is widespread in the UK and untreatable.
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Chlamydophila felis can be a particular problem in multi-cat households. It most commonly causes eye infections but can also cause respiratory disease and infertility.
When to vaccinate
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Kittens should be vaccinated at about nine weeks of age, and then a second dose around three weeks later is essential.
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Booster vaccinations are usually given yearly after this to maintain protection, but check with your vet.
Rabies
A rabies vaccination can be given if you want to travel abroad with your pet. Contact your vet or DEFRA for further information on the Pet Travel Scheme.
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is this Vaccination for cats is free??