• 6 weeks: Kitten deworming to keep the kitten free of internal parasites.

• 8 and 12 weeks: Kitten shots. Once your cat is vaccinated with FeLV vaccine, the test for leukemia will be positive.  Although a vaccine is available for FeLV, many breeders and veterinarians do not approve use of this vaccine for indoor-only cats.

• 16 weeks: Rabies shot. Mandatory in many states.

• Three to Six Months: Neutering. It is essential for your cat's health and well-being that he or she be spayed or neutered, preferably before achieving sexual maturity.

• One year:

  • Booster shot (FVRCP or other, as your vet recommends)

  • Physical examination-- usually done at time of Booster shots

• Thereafter:

  • Annual examination and dental cleaning

  • Booster shot and Rabies vaccine every three years, or as required by law
    Note: The new protocol of the American Association of Feline Practitioners is that cats ten years old and older have probably acquired immunity, and no longer need booster shots. Annual titer testing is recommended for seniors, instead.

SCHEDULE FOR  ADULTS:

• Rabies vaccine, then every three years, or as required by law

• Booster shot one year later, then every three years as above

• Annual examination and dental cleaning

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